MEAL Officer - Beirut (Re-advertised)

ROLE PURPOSE: Under the overall supervision of the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Manager, the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer will be responsible for undertaking coordination efforts related to monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning across the Lebanon country programs. The Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer will work closely with Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning team and program teams.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3: The role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently or intensively.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to : Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Manager

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

- Work closely with MEAL team and program teams to coordinate the implementation of assigned MEAL tasks.

- Conducts QBMs (Quality Benchmarks) and monitoring visits for assigned projects.

- Consolidate of program Indicator Performance Tracking Table, output tracker and other reporting tools.

- Provide feedback regarding the status of MEAL implementation plan per project.

- Support in the process of outcome level analysis for assigned projects.

- Support review of data collection methodology.

- Revision of existing tools or development of new tools.

- Support the development of data collection and analysis plans by program teams.

- Train program staff and implementing partners on data collection methodology and tools, ensuring good practices in data collection are understood and adhered to.

- Support learning events, in particular documentation of lessons learned.

- Support needs’ assessment exercises carried out by program teams (data collection methodology, training on data collection methodology and tools, quality control of data collection process, review of assessment statistics).

- Perform any other tasks as requested by the MEAL Department.

- 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. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:

- University Degree in social sciences or equivalent

- Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), STATA or R is a must for this position

- Experience and knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and Learning approach and system

- Excellent verbal and written skills in Arabic and good written and spoken English

- Skills in designing and implementing information management and performance measurement frameworks

- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, and ability to work under pressure

- Proven analytical and problem solving skills

- Strong computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Word, and ability to use computer programs to collect, document and share assessment and monitoring results

- Demonstrated understanding of emergency response activities

- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s MEAL approach, aims, values and principles

- Previous experience in data analysis and coordination  

- Previous experience with Save the Children programs, within MEAL is a plus

- Ability to work in challenging and complex environments

- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties reasonably in relation to their level of skills and experience.

In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise.

Equal Opportunities

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Health and Safety and Security

The post holder is required to carry out their duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures and our Global Security policy and procedures.

Compliance policies: Child Safeguarding and Code of Conduct; Anti-Bribery and Fraud

The post holder is required to comply with these key policies, and other organisational policies and procedures, at all times.