MEAL Officer

1. To manage the M&E system for the ECHO project and ensure it is implemented effectively
   1.  With the support of the MEAL manager, building on existing tools, apply procedures for the monitoring and evaluating of ECHO project activities. This will include reviewing the project log frame, particularly in the areas of the objective hierarchy, indicators and monitoring mechanisms.
   2. Assist in revision of existing M&E tools; assist in the application of procedures for the M&E of ECHO project activities. This will include reviewing the project’s logical framework and monitoring mechanisms.
   3. Collaborate with the MEAL Manager to guarantee that ECHO project teams understand the logical framework and key project performance indicators and are implementing the M&E tools designed to measure ECHO progress against pre-approved indicators.
   4. Undertake regular visits to the ECHO field locations to support implementing M&E activities like routine data collection and support participatory review meetings with communities.
   5. With the support of the MEAL manager, assisting in the design and management of internal evaluation, including the coordination of field-based, Concern HQ, data collection activities, review of an evaluation report, and sharing of evaluation findings and recommendations with intended audiences.
   6. Actively support the broader Concern Lebanon and Concern Worldwide organisational initiatives within the context of knowledge management, planning, monitoring and evaluation and sharing innovations and learning from Concern interventions
   7. Design, plan and implement a capacity-building plan for Concerns relevant staff and/or partner staff on key elements of the different M&E components.
2. To support collecting and analyzing of  ECHO project data at input, output and outcome levels
   1. Prepare data collection tools for PDMs, baselines and end lines in collaboration with the IM officer and guidance from the MEAL Manager and assist in preparing all survey protocols.
   2. Liaising with M&E staff of other relevant agencies and government offices as relevant to collect current country information on the indicators relevant to the project
   3. Script quantitative surveys (PDMs, baselines and end lines) in DDG (Digital data gathering) or any comparable software in collaboration with the IM officer.
   4. Carry out and supervise data collection for PDMs for multipurpose cash monthly.
   5. Perform analysis of PDMs data monthly, draft reports presenting the results of the analysis, and share the findings in an appropriate format.
   6.  Monitor the entire data collection process under ECHO projects, from manual drafting, training of enumerators, and monitoring of fieldwork to ensure data quality.
   7. Ensure all MEAL-related data and files are properly organised and stored

Other:

3. Be aware of, understand and comply with all of Concern’s policies and procedures (Concern’s safeguarding policies, finance, logistics, HR, security management etc.).
4. Contribute to ongoing security management and planning as necessary.
5. Actively participate in any emergency response if called upon to do so (within the existing programme area or in a new one).
   1. Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the MEAL Manager or Concern Management

Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Lebanon Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location, and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of organization

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics/ business, statistics, mathematics, computer science, and information management information or related fields;
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• At least 2 years of experience in M&E with INGOs/NGOs
• Demonstrable experience in gathering, analysing and presenting quantitative and qualitative data
• Possesses advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, functions, etc.).
• Demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies.
• Good knowledge of MS Office Suite and mobile data collection systems such as (KOBO, ODK, Surevy123, and IFormBuilder)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, able to organise and manage various programmer files
•  Good organizational and coordination skills

Desirable:

• Excellent reporting skills are an asset.
• Practical experience using participatory and result-based management approaches in MEAL.