Senior MEAL & Partnership Officer

The Senior MEAL & Partnership Officer primarily establishes and oversees a functional MEAL system for the project.  He/She communicates with the INGOs and fundraising platforms’ representatives, the identified local NGOs, civil society members, technical advisers, implementing partners and other stakeholders.

Detailed Job Description

Develop, implement, and assess monitoring frameworks for all partnerships and projects, as well as for funding proposals in collaboration with donor and project managers, including requirements, reporting, baseline, and evaluation surveys.

Develop relationships and collaborations with key stakeholders.

Support the Head of strategic development and communication in specific projects in all the phases of the partnering process: exploration, the proposal writing, negotiation with partners, budget preparation, and review of donor agreements.

Contribute to the development of annual work and project management plans to identify project targets and ensure inclusion of M&E activities.

Provide strategic assistance to department heads and project managers, in developing strategies, processes, as well as in initiating and enhancing partnership relationships with multilateral and bilateral development institutions, foundations and the private sectors.

Under the supervision of the Head of strategic development and communication, he/she develops, monitors, manages, and evaluates small research projects and RSPs (Research and Sponsored programs) that relate to partnerships.

Develop monthly KPI reports to systematically document performance, track progress against indicators, and ensure the alignment of M&E activities with program goals.

On a regular basis, develops additional databases and tracks tools as needed to demonstrate the effectiveness of project interventions.

Support program staff by developing specific donor landscapes, information documents, analysis, partnering and resource mobilization strategies; Provide input to the development of partnering policies and planning, as well as report to department heads on issues related to donor funding.

Analyze data for accuracy, flag validation or quality issues, and contribute to system solutions.

Support the development of partnership strategies and provide advice on funding opportunities.

Coordinate with the Head of programs and projects managers before sending the reports to donors.

Support in the development, design, and writing of proposals and concept notes for related programming information management and reporting.

Contribute in the development and reporting of project reviews, assessments, surveys, and other analytic or evaluation processes and products.

Receive and channel the “Feedback” received from the partners to the organization.

Support in recruiting, interviewing, and training new M&E staff and/or consultants.

Cultivate and strengthen relationships with International and local partner organizations, donors, private sectors partners, and national authorities.

Perform any additional tasks, when requested by the Head of strategic development and communication.. 

Reports to: Head of strategic development and communication

Supervisory Responsibility: —

Collaborates and Works with: Department Heads, Project Managers, Field Officers, Finance, HR, Communication, and volunteers.

Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Economics, Agriculture, Food Security.

3-5 years in MEAL, community-based projects, humanitarian work, or related field.

Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility.

Experience and knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and needs/impact assessment methods.

Accountability and learning experience preferably with INGOs with expertise in databases.

Proficient in report writing and documentation.

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

Detail-oriented.

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

Knowledge of the local languages in the assigned area is a plus.

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

Demonstrates understanding of emergency response activities.

Demonstrate excellent English and Arabic oral and written communication skills.