Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting (MER) Officer

The Role:

Monitors program activities and results compared to baseline M&E indicators, recommending adjustments to activities or indicators based on results. Monitors projects, conducts evaluation of project performance, and works with project staff to develop lessons learned and recommendations. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Reviews all current files to ensure that stated best practices are in place.
• Conducts field visits to ensure proper implementation of programs per M&E plan. Build capacity of beneficiaries and program team on M&E plan. Conduct /organize meetings with programs staff to ensure understanding and commitment to M&E requirements and best practices..
• Conducts random checks of beneficiary files and/or activities records to ensure adherence to selection criteria, selection process documentation and archiving of beneficiaries required documents.
• Oversees data collection by program staff and monitoring personnel. Verifies the accuracy of all M&E data collected. Develops tools to measure progress against indicators. 
• Ensure that baseline and end line surveys planned are implemented in a timely fashion and in accordance with IWPR guidelines. Develops sample frames, survey questionnaires and field implementation training and methodologies on data collection.
• Analyses surveys, pre and post tests data and prepares reports, lessons learned and recommendations.
• Prepares success stories, case studies and qualitative findings of the program's progress.
• Contribute to the mid-term and final evaluations of the program.
• Reporting, Communication and data management:
• Lead the regular and adhoc reporting to the donor and ensure they are submitted on time to the Programs Manager and that all reports are of a high quality.
• Develop reporting formats to beneficiaries and guide them on how to complete them.
• Review all external communication documents and highlights to the donor.
• In coordination with the organizations’ editor ensure success stories are posted on IWPR website.
• Ensure that files are well organized and conduct spot check on the files hard and soft copies and ensure to fill in the gaps if any.
• Lead the write up of security and incidents reports on a monthly basis from the field and keep those updated.  

QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or political sciences or related field.
• Minimum of five years of related experience in the M&E field working for an international NGO, including experience in survey design, implementation and analysis.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in Arabic;
• Strong organizational skills; ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel.
• Understanding of the political, security and general context of Syria and Lebanon.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in both English and Arabic.
• Demonstrated ability to Microsoft Office; especially Excel and statistical packages such as SPSS.
• Ability to prioritize assignments; effectively handle multiple assignments and work independently;
• Demonstrated attention to details and the ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines
• Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to maintain a rapid and demanding pace of work are also required.
• Detail-oriented. Strong ability to solve problems.
• Ability to work in a team setting and stressful program environment are essential.
• Ability to travel in the region when required.