MEL Lead - MADAD

MAJOR RESPONSIBILTIES

Lead on the field level implementation of the baseline and Evaluation

• Draft ToRs in collaboration with the Senior MEL coordinator
• Lead procurement process as per procurement policies and requirements including bids and finalizing the recruitment of the consultant.
• Support the Senior MEL coordinator in reviewing bids and finalizing the recruitment of the consultant
• Follow up on the daily tasks of the consultant, as per set work plan
• Review the reports completed by the consultant

Lead on the output level monitoring based on the MEAL framework at consortium level

• For all partners, develop appropriate data collection tools for output level report (including pre/post test) in consultation with WVL’s Senior MEL coordinator and the Information Management Coordinator as well as consortium partners
• Coordination and follow-up on consortium-wide monitoring and evaluation activities
• Build capacity of project teams and partners to complete the data collection tools and report appropriately in the ITT and other reporting tools
• Review ITT and ensure IM is provided with accurate data to feed into the projects’ beneficiaries database on a monthly basis
• For pre/post test, train project teams and  partners on data collection tools, perform spot checks and data cleaning, and ensuring quality before submitting to relevant donor
• Coordinate with the Accountability unit of all partners during field work to unify processes and increase efficiency
• Support the Chief of Party in organizing Lessons Learned events by providing the adequate data and drafting the LLE report
• Support Chief of Party in progress reporting to donor by providing adequate MEAL information.

Lead on the consortium MEAL Working Group (WG)

• Facilitate monthly WG meetings
• Ensure adequate participation of relevant consortium members
• Ensure consensus on MEAL related decisions and implementation of these decisions in the WG in coordination with the Chief of Party
• Report WG outcomes to Chief of Party

Perform other duties as required

• Attend and participate in WVL’s spiritual nurture and other organizational events
• Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture
• Report CP incidents as per the safeguarding policy guidelines.
• Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager
• Perform other duties as assigned by Line Manager

KNOWELEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR ROLE

• Minimum three years of experience in working in a relief or development NGO with a focus on M&E processes - preferably in both response and development settings.
• Experience in design and implementation of M&E systems, including qualitative and quantitative approaches to baselines, monitoring and evaluations is required
• Experience in working with different partners and, ideally, in a consortium context.
• Good working knowledge of statistical packages (Excel, etc.) is required
• Very good knowledge of ODK database/SMAP server
• Expert data handling skills (classification, categorizing, tabulation etc.) and demonstrates diligence in data management
• Good knowledge of information presentation techniques (graphing, charting, tabling etc.) and interpreting them
• Information dissemination skills is required
• Good knowledge of and experience with humanitarian guidelines and principles.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Organization, planning, and time management skills
• Detailed oriented and able to verify data quality
• Communicates with integrity to different stakeholders (strong interpersonal skills)
• Good contextual knowledge of local community and social/cultural constraints, realities and organizational relationships
• Ability to understand, explain and contextualize MEAL tools
• High level communications skills
• Ability to build positive relationships in a cross cultural environment
• BS Degree in international development, international relations, public health, nutrition, statistics, community development, or other relevant discipline is required
• Valid driving license (in Lebanon) for more than 2 years is required
• Preferred working knowledge of statistical packages (SPSS etc.)
• Understanding of work dynamics in a consortium context
• Understands fundraising, relief, development and advocacy issues, including operational consequences
• Understands international standards in humanitarian protection and accountability (e.g. HAP, SPHERE, Red Cross Code of Conduct, etc)
• The position requires ability to attend and participate in capacity building opportunities, trainings and meetings locally and internationally as required by the organization
• Preferred experience working in multiple areas across Lebanon, including one or more of Akkar, Bekaa, Beirut and South areas.
• The position requires a minimum of 30% field-based in the South, North and Bekaa.
• Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster.
• The position requires availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally.