Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability And Learning Coordinator Meal ( Tripoli )

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:   ROLE PURPOSE: Under the management from the Area Manager, the MEAL Coordinator is responsible to ensure the correct implementation of all SCI MEAL systems in Bekaa region. The Coordinator will Ensure efficiency of data collection and process, analysis of programme management information Undertake the design and implementation of programme regular monitoring, reviews, evaluations and impact assessments; Oversee the development, roll-out and day to day running of beneficiary accountability mechanisms; Facilitate an informal process of continual learning about programme quality.    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   General Management Responsible for the correct implementation of the SCI Lebanon MEAL Framework; With Programme Managers, develop M&E Plans and related tools at grant start up and along the projects; Ensure the appropriate resourcing of MEAL activities within new budgets; Ensure that MEAL is effectively integrated into programme design, and contributes to programme objectives; Contribute to annual planning and reporting processes, consistent with SCI operational requirements; Identify recurring gaps in MEAL and programme quality themes, and actively address the causes; Ensure that child participation and child safeguarding is integrated into design and delivery; Ensure a conducive and productive work environment with all staff; Manage staff performance in compliance with SCI Lebanon Policies; Coach, mentor, and support opportunities for continual staff development; Support adherence to child safeguarding policy.   Monitoring and Evaluation Where necessary, design and support needs, baseline, and endline assessments and surveys; Through data management analysis and other reporting tools, ensure high quality management information;   Manage the SCI standard output tracker for Tripoli; Design and manage internal and external evaluations and impact assessments, to ensure compliance with donor and SCI requirements, as well as accountability, transparency and programme learning.   Accountability Contribute to a culture of accountability and transparency on the team; Manage the design and roll-out of locally appropriate, financially viable, and effective complaints and response mechanisms; Support and promote two-way beneficiary communications in activity and MEAL systems design. Develop the accountability framework in line with the HAP 2010 principles. Ensure appropriate documentation of SCL overall approach to working in partnership Support partners to improve how partners put relevant parts of the accountability framework into practice. Define and document the knowledge, skills, behaviors and attitudes that staff need to meet accountability commitments Ensure that staff who interact with its partners understand the partnership agreements, the implications of the organization’s accountability framework for partners, and each partner’s obligations. Define and document processes for sharing information with different stakeholders share with the target communities  which SCL aims to assist and other stakeholders information appropriate to their needs including but not limited to Ensure that SCL staff identify themselves to people they aim to assist and other stakeholders. Develop systems to enable target beneficiaries  to provide feedback and influence or make decisions about the project in a way that is continuously adapted to the context and the intervention define and document a complaints procedure Preparing, monitoring and evaluating the compliance aspects of SC Lebanon projects to accountability standards Supervision of daily accountable protection activities, such as: the help desk during distribution and individual case management   Learning Contribute to the facilitation of monthly programme meetings; Contribute to the design and facilitation of programme learning processes, such as periodic or after -action reviews.   External relations & coordination Represent SCI Lebanon in Zahle, and provide technical advice where necessary, to implementing partners; Other representation as required. Continuous coordination with all relevant stakeholders regarding the progress of the MEAL activities. Ensure that multi sectoral other departments of the office understand and adhere to MEAL values. Reporting: Support reporting to donors by providing management information to programme managers on a timely basis; Support other reporting processes as required Reporting back verbally on the progress of the work, to the Programme and Area Managers, as often as needed; Writing an evaluation report on the MEAL activities/team (achievements, challenges, recommendations, etc); Other Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures. SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Willing to take disciplined risks Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is : For External applicants on March  22  .               The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to lebanonhrt@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.