Monitoring Officer(Qobayat)

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: (this role is dependent on funding) Since the outbreak of violence in Syria in the spring of 2011, the number of Syrians crossing to Lebanon continues to increase. The purpose of the Monitoring Officer is to manage a team of Monitoring Assistants, plan the workloads, collate and analyse the information and report to their line manager   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Managing Monitoring Team: Assume overall responsibility for coordinating and managing monitoring Be responsible for managing a team of Monitoring Assistants and planning their workload according to programme requirements and information from the Distribution Officer and FSL Coordinator Plan and coordinate Household visits, Shop visits, Market monitoring and Distribution site visits for Monitoring Assistants including the preparation of field schedules, daily collection quota, arrange for logistics and transportation etc. Coordinate and plan monitoring team training and capacity building where required.   Data Collection -          Download all data from tablets at the end of each day (where tablets are in use) -          Collect monitoring forms at the end of each day (where paper forms are in use) -          Review all raw data submitted by Monitoring Assistants to ensure quality and relevance of information -          Sort and organise monitoring data for transmission to the FSL Coordinator. -          Accompany Monitoring Assistants occasionally to ensure visits are carried out to a high professional standard -          Conduct re-visits to a sample of HH assessments that have already been conducted to re-verify the information that has been submitted by the Monitoring Assistants.   Accountability -          Undertake random quality checks to a sample of assessments to ensure accuracy -          Maintain a high level of fraud awareness and refer any cases to the FSL Coordinator   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Required Relevant degree from recognized university Experience in field work and community mobilization Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English. French, an asset Proficient in MS usage (especially Excel and Word) Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours, and capability to work in insecure environment Commitment  to  and  understanding  of  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches Available to travel in country   Desirable Previous NGO experience, preferable working food security & livelihoods Previous household monitoring experience Previous price market monitoring experience APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is : For External applicants on November  16th  .                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 Lebanon.vacancies@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.