MEAL Field Officer

POSITION GENERAL OBJECTIVE

Support the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Unit in Action Against Hunger’s Bekaa Base in Lebanon. Carry out field data gathering at different levels (household, informal tented settlement, municipality) to support the continuous Action Against Hunger MEAL covering different sectors (Vulnerability Verification; Food Security and Livelihoods; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene). Conduct ad hoc assessment interviews at different levels according to the request from the direct supervisor and following new arrival trends and program impact assessment needs. Conduct focus groups discussions and any other studies, assessments and data gathering efforts as per request of Action Against Hunger staff.
Support data entry and reporting efforts if needed, and contribute to the overall implementation of assessment, monitoring and evaluation activities.
Support data analysis and quality checking needs that may arise.

 

POSITION SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES AND TASKS

Objective 1: Prepare the assessments (10%)

Tasks

Make the necessary arrangements before the assessment (call group participants, check access to areas, set times, check availability, etc.)

Support the logistics staff (drivers) the location of new places, households and interviews

Look for suitable places to conduct the interview when there are specific needs to bear in mind (privacy, confidentiality of information, etc.)

Objective 2: Record information on the data collecting tool and keep it confidential (15%)

Tasks

Conducting confidential data collection activities using a tablet/other tools.

Ensuring that all data captured is kept physically secure at all times.

Objective 3: Data Analysis (20%)

Tasks

Support the data manager with data analysis and quality checking needs that may arise.

Gap detection and analysis

Participate, when needed, in writing basic M&E and impact assessment reports

Objective 4: Accountability (20%)

Tasks

Maintain regular contact with beneficiaries, community leaders, municipality representatives and other (I)NGOs, inviting them to participate in monitoring and assessment processes and sharing the results with them

Inform target beneficiaries of their rights, the intended results and impact of the project, the monitoring and evaluation processes, and the feedback and complaints Mechanism of ACF International.

Support the feedback mechanism officer in case it is needed

Objective 5: Learning (5%)

Tasks

Assist the project team and partners in documenting lessons learnt

Support the implementation of reviews and learning events at project locations, if it is needed

Objective 6: Reporting (15%)

Tasks

Report continuously the progress of the activities and assessments to his/her line manager

Report weekly on all the activities related to assessment and data collection

Regular oral reporting, debriefing and feedback to the M&E Manager, MEAL Coordinator and Project Managers (where necessary).

Objective 7: Co-ordination (5%)

Tasks

Participate in daily meetings before leaving for field

Work closely with WASH, FSL and MEAL Field Officers for data collection execution

Communicate aims and objectives of the study with community and respondents

Establish a good understanding of the program within the Community

Objective 8: Security (5%)

Tasks

Respect the security rules specified in the mission and base security plan, see to it that the team under his/her responsibility complies with the security plan and perform the security management tasks that can be assigned in its protocols.

Communicate to the security managers of the working location any security related information or noncompliance with the security plan

Objective 9: Support humanitarian activities of Action Against Hunger (5%)

Tasks

Support the emergency interventions of the organization as per the employee’s abilities.

Support any activity that helps reaching our humanitarian goals, as per the employee’s abilities.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Training/ Education:
University degree (BA in Social Fields or any related field)

Technical specific knowledge:

Previous experience in managing data collected through Android device

Good knowledge of the region (Bekaa)

Initiative, organize, availability/learning capacity

Good understanding and knowledge of the humanitarian principles

Agrees with the principles, charter and objectives of Action Against Hunger.

Previous experience:

 Previous experience working with NGO at least one year of related previous professional experience

Previous field experience in assessments, data gathering, interviews and information triangulation/verification

Previous experience conducting focus group discussion would be an asset Desirable: knowledge in any of the following field: Food Security and Livelihoods, Cash for Work, WASH

Humanitarian sector knowledge:

Ability to work as part of a team, interpersonal qualities and diplomacy

Communication skills to interact with refugees and vulnerable population

Good organizational skills, serious and rigorous

Calm, patient, organized and open-minded

Flexible with respect to job priority

Languages: Able to work in BOTH Arabic and English (spoken, written and read)
IT and specific systems: Previous experience in managing data collected through Android device
Previous experience in excel and access

Mobility (national/ international): National

 

REMUNERATION PACKAGE

We offer immediate incorporation to a dynamic international network with the following remuneration package:

Based in: Beirut

Area: MEAL

Formal work contract: 6 months

Salary: from 1220 USD to 1520 USD  gross per month according to candidate’s previous experience (according to standard list of Action Against Hunger - Spain). Action Against Hunger - Spain remuneration system allows a salary progression based on the annual development appraisal.
Action Against Hunger - Spain remuneration system allows a salary progression based on the annual development appraisal.

LBP 8,000 daily transportation allowance on working days

Social security registration and NSSF family allowance if eligible

Complementary health insurance for you and your dependents

Work accident insurance

Life insurance (after 3 months of contract)

School allowance for your children if eligible as per the official decrees (paid each year October)

1.5 days of paid holidays per month

Approx. 18 days per year of public holidays

Many training opportunities