MEAL Officer

Main tasks and responsibilities

Developing Data Collection Tools

• Assist in the creation and design of monitoring checklists, satisfaction surveys, and activities tracking forms.
• Ensure data collection tools are aligned with program objectives and donor requirements.

Conducting Field Monitoring Visits

• Regularly visit project facilities and outreach sites to track activity implementation and service delivery and verify the quality of services provided.
• Ensure that services are being delivered according to the standards and that any discrepancies are identified and reported.

Ensuring Timely and Accurate Data Collection

• Help ensure that data collection processes are efficient, accurate, and timely.
• Ensure compliance with donor’s indicators.
• Track and monitor performance indicators related to outputs and outcomes.
• Ensure that activities and service provision are meeting the requirements set by the donor and that results are properly reported.

Performing Data Validation and Quality Checks

• Cross-check data against records to identify inconsistencies, missing information, or errors.
• Recommend corrections or improvements to ensure data quality.

Supporting Real-Time Monitoring Systems

• Ensure smooth functionality and timely updates to monitoring systems.

Regular Data Check and Cleaning

• Perform regular/monthly checks on project data, identify any issues, and report discrepancies.
• Ensure that data is clean, accurate, and ready for reporting.
• Ensure Timely Reporting and Data Submission.
• Provide data quality assurance before submission to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Documenting Best Practices and Success Stories

• Capture and document case studies, best practices, and success stories to share with stakeholders and improve program impact.
• Prepare reports and visual presentations highlighting key achievements and lessons learned.

Supporting Adaptive Programming

• Provide insights and recommendations for adapting health service delivery based on monitoring and evaluation data.
• Ensure continuous improvement by addressing issues identified through MEAL activities.
• Must be willing to work across different center locations (Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Nabatieh).

Required qualifications and experience:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in statistics, data management, social sciences, international relations, economic development, management administration or a relevant field.
• At least 2 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation and data collection/analysis roles and/or similar capacities.
• Knowledge of digital data collection tools (e.g., KOBO) is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Experience with migrants or social projects monitoring and evaluation will be considered an added value.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (oral and written)
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information and sensitive issues;
• Good knowledge of humanitarian principles, cultural sensitivity and ability to build trust across diverse groups.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Adaptability and resilience in complex operating environments.