M&e Manager

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. Background Lebanon mission seeks to establish and implement M+E systems that will enable improvement of internal management, program/project performance and evidence-based decision making. Within this context, the M+E Manager will provide technical support to Lebanon mission pertaining to M+E. S/he will build capacity in the country mission by identifying and supporting the implementation of effective, cost efficient, and meaningful M&E systems. 1.      Role and responsibilities The following is a brief description of the role. Generic responsibilities Develop and maintain accountable and useful M&E systems Facilitate data analysis that supports decision making, learning, and accountability Capture and dissemination of lessons learned from monitoring data, grant closure reviews, CO evaluations, program studies, and NRC annual  learning review (global) Provide technical support to M&E planning and activities Lead M&E capacity building Manage the external exercises i.e. evaluations, assuring the quality of the process in close coordination with the Core Competencies Advisors. Manage material and financial M&E resources in close collaboration with relevant departments. Communication and disseminate NRC M&E standards and guidelines Coordinate with M&E focal points in other country missions and at regional level in developing best practices and sharing lessons learned Specific responsibilities Design, lead, and manage process to establish Country Office (CO) and program level M+E systems, including design of the CO M+E SOPs and support on designing M+E staffing structure and M+E resourcing Develop and/or participate in development of guidance and frameworks for CO procedures, policies and processes that assist in institutionalizing and supporting M+E in the country mission Participate in program design and proposal discussions, including support on theory of change development, log frame design, and budgeting for M&E Participate in Country Strategy to ensure M&E remains a high priority in the country program Provide leadership and support to project and area managers in planning and standardizing M+E across projects Support project and area managers in developing data collection methodology and tools, and systems for on-going data analysis Ensure that monitoring data are feed into management decisions and used in program management Support internal improvement processes (LEAN, Macro Log Frames etc.) according to need Other activities agreed and discussed with the Head of Program Unit. Critical interfaces By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are: Core Competencies Advisers Area Managers Project Managers Field M&E Teams Grant coordinator Program Adviser 2.      Competencies Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories: 1. Professional competencies These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. Generic professional competencies: At least 5 years experience in an international NGO preferably in an emergency or post-conflict setting, including M&E capacity and systems development Thorough experience with and knowledge of  principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation in relief and development programs, using both quantitative and qualitative methods Understanding of data and information needs for program management and decision making Experience in facilitating the capacity building efforts of diverse colleagues, including local partner agencies Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring and other formal and non formal methods High level English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing) Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) Experience using SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, or R Graduate degree in directly related field, such as operations research, quantitative analysis, etc; significant work experience in directly related field will be considered in lieu of specific M+E related education Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: Political and cultural awareness Knowledge of the political situation in Lebanon is an asset Expertise within one of NRC’s core competencies is an asset Knowledge of UN system, experience with field level coordination with UN organisations, INGOs, Donors and authorities 2. Behavioral competencies (max 6) Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision Ability and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstances Ability to engage and motivate staff in a challenging program area Good coordination skills Goal oriented and visionary Patient, flexible and creative, and it helps if you have a sense of humour 3.      Performance Management The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews: The Job Description The Work and Development Plan The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template The End-term Performance Review Template The NRC Competency Framework