Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (local applicants)

Position Description

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is a member of the Near East Foundation team in Lebanon, reporting to the Project Coordinator. The purpose of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is to ensure all monitoring and evaluation responsibilities are performed.

Responsibilities

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will:

1. Design and update the Project’s Log Frame and M&E Plan
2. Manage and report on the implementation of the Project’s M&E plan
3. Operationalize all the NEF M&E procedures and tools (AKVO software and smartphones, NEF Database, etc.)
4. Train, support and supervise the volunteers and field agents (NEF and partners) implementing the vulnerability assessments, baselines, follow-up and end-line surveys (with AKVO tools), and collecting project’s activity data (in NEF Database)
5. Conduct the INA and focus groups in close collaboration with other team members
6. Conduct capacity building trainings for partner organizations
7. Conduct regular field monitoring visits and follow-up
8. Review and ensure the quality and accuracy of the data collected and stored (data cleaning and entry)
9. Treat and analyze the data to be monthly reported on the project’s performance indicators, and inform promptly when project indicators ahead or behind target
10. Review and contribute to the finalization of the project’s quarterly, annual and final reports
11. Provide feedback on project strategies and activities for improving the project’s performances and sustainability
12. Participate to the country coordination monthly calls organized by the HQ-based Program Officer and report monthly to the Project Manager
13. Facilitate the statistical analysis (using excel or equivalent tool) for project’s impact assessments
14. Facilitate the processes for project’s mid-term and/or final evaluations
15. Contribute to the project’s Learning activities.
16. Participate in development of future project proposals
17. Perform other duties as required

Qualifications and Requirements:

The successful candidate must be a self-directed individual with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, International Development, or related fields
• 3 years of experience preferably in the UN/INGOs sector.
• Experience using M&E software, for example AKVO or equivalent software
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications, including Access, Excel, Word
• Proficiency in written and oral English and Arabic
• Must be eligible to work and reside in Lebanon without sponsorship

Position Success Criteria:

• Effective team player, able to develop and maintain effective working relationships within a distributed and dynamic team
• Able to read and interpret documents, and communicate with others as necessary to perform job duties effectively
• Requires extensive written and verbal communication skills needed to motivate, convince, and/or change behavior or attitude of contacts
• Good interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and willingness in accepting work assignments

To apply:

Please apply by sending an email to recruitmentlebanon@neareast.org with a subject line “Monitoring and Evaluation Officer” and containing the following documents:

1. Cover letter outlining all relevant experience and skills based on the requirements above and availability date
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of three references (including one from current, or most recent, employer)

Application deadline: 3 August 2018

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website at www.neareast.org.

The Near East Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.