MEAL Framework Development Consultant- Generic Posting

Overview

Amongst CARE International’s key imperatives in our mission is putting people it serves first through implementing cutting edge programming in areas it operates. CARE International in Lebanon (CIL), has been mainly responding to the Syria crisis, but now shifting to a new strategic direction. At this stage it is of the utmost importance that we start exploring more effective business models, but also organizational structures that would support our programmatic operations to deliver services to those in need.

CARE International presence in Lebanon stems from 2006, and recently it has been relaunched in 2013 to support Syrian refugees that were displaced in Lebanon from crisis. Over the course of 7 years, it has supported over half a million beneficiaries by providing protection, livelihoods, and through humanitarian programming such as shelter, WASH, and the distribution of food and non-food items.

Currently, CARE International presence is consolidated in the North, and Mount Lebanon. We also have a smaller presence in Tyre, South Lebanon as part of the WASH EC funded Consortium. The main program sectors that CARE Lebanon is working in are; Protection with particular emphasizes on Gender, Economic Empowerment and Humanitarian Response.

CARE Lebanon has scaled up rapidly over the past few years and today it has just about 70 staff members, with about 15 different local/international organization partners. 90% of the team is composed of national staff with a symbolic number of international members.

Objectives

CARE International in Lebanon (CIL) is seeking a consultant to :

In collaboration with CARE Project Manager, Partnership Manager, and Support department, the consultant will design and implement several Governance & Strategy SOPs to meet the developmental needs of the project’s partners.

The Consultant is required to complete the following tasks :

• Review partners’ current Monitoring and Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Standards Operation Procedures (SOPs) and identify gaps.
• Review existing MEAL frameworks and tools.
• Conduct meetings with partners’ focal points to discuss needs and approaches.
• Draft MEAL Frameworks covering all policies with all relevant tools.
• Coordinate with Partners and CARE MEAL Team to validate the SOPs and tools.
• Develop the final SOPs and tools.
• Coach partners teams through workshops.

The Consultant is required to have expertise in the following areas:

• Governance structures of NGOs
• NGO Strategy formulation and implementation.
• Monitoring and Evaluation (specifically in non-profit organizations).
• Proven experience and technical ability to design and conduct high level workshops.
• Drafting/revising Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) and strategies.

Deliverables:

Development of Methodology, to assist and update the MEAL structure and policies

Conduct number of interviews with the local partner’s senior management and the head quarter staff.

Develop an updated and strengthened MEAL Framework and all necessary tools and templates

Coordinate with partners and CARE’s HR team to validate the SOP

Coach partners teams through workshops on the updated M&E System. 

Consultant Profile

• At least   3-5  years of relevant experience, especially at NGOs, academic organizations, standard-setting bodies, public agencies focused on partnership principles and standards.
• Master’s degree in one or several of the following areas: Business, MEAL, Management, any relative major.

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills.
• Extensive knowledge about livelihood, education and agriculture sectors.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (written, spoken, listening)
• Extensive experience interacting with and relating to gender professionals and international stakeholders at senior level.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong internal relationships and networks.
• Motivated self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative and international environment

PSEA and Child Safeguarding

CARE International in Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

CARE International in Lebanon and its employees and stakeholders abide by the CARE International Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Child Safeguarding Policies.