LINQ Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer

Under the direct supervision of the MEL Manager and working in close coordination with the agribusiness technical team, the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer will support the implementation of a monitoring, evaluation and learning system for the project. Specifically, the MEL Officer will utilize the already established quantitative and qualitative data collection tools and processes to (i) collect data, (ii) assist businesses to report results, (iii) help implement MEL tools, forms, and surveys, and (iv) enter data into a beneficiary and results tracking database. The MEL Officer will also be involved in the project’s learning and outreach activities and help document the results of these activities.  The position requires travel within the country to partner business locations, training venues, and other field visits some of which may be in rural areas of Lebanon.    

 Primary Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following: 

• Collect primary data and supporting records from beneficiaries of the LINQ project.
• Enter data into an online beneficiary and results tracking database.
• Organize and audit documentation (electronic and/or hardcopy) files.
• Support and participate in conducting surveys of people participating in training events to document baseline information (about demographic, income, and practices) and, later, follow-up on application of knowledge or practices introduced in the trainings. 
• Help implement, support users of an on-line and tablet-based data collection platform, including training staff and ensuring timely data entry and reviewing data quality.
• Support project evaluations, partner site visits, and research missions as required.
• Carry-out field visits and contribute to data quality assessments as assigned.
• Contribute to, and help document, regular collaboration, learning and adaptation events both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate the highest degree of integrity throughout all activities and raise any concerns with implementation quality immediately with the MEL Manager

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer  will report directly to the MEL Manager .