Programs Officer (MEAL/ Information Management)

Anti-Racism Movement (ARM) is a non-governmental organization working to dismantle systemic racism and achieve social, economic, and gender justice for migrant workers and racialized groups in Lebanon since 2011. Migrant Community Center (MCC) is a safer space for migrants living under Kafala. MCC works with migrant domestic workers to improve their living and working conditions and build their capacities to self-advocate for their rights as agents and leaders of change. Its programs include community-building, capacity-building, psychosocial wellbeing, community-led initiatives, and advocacy.

Role Profile

Comprehensive Information

Position: Programs Officer (MEAL/ information management)

Employer: Anti-Racism Movement (ARM)

Department: Programs Team

Reporting to: MEAL Manager

Location: Beirut

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Full time

Job Purpose

Support with the implementation and management of MEAL systems for ARM’s data collection, analysis, and all other MEAL related needs, with a specific focus on information management.

Areas of Contribution & Related Accountabilities

The jobholder's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following tasks:

• Monitoring, Evaluation and accountability systems: Supporting the creation and implementation of data collection systems, collecting data from project teams, data analysis and visualization, assisting in the development of and implementing an improved MEAL and reporting system.
• Managing the monthly team reporting process, including checking submissions, maintaining sheets/ dashboard, booking meetings and supporting teams with reporting challenges.
• Database and timeline maintenance: updating MEAL and grants databases and folders, keeping track of donor requirements and deadlines for reporting, keeping all shared documents and folders up to date and organized, and leading or supporting on all other information management tasks.
• Proposals and grants management: Supporting the Fundraising Manager, Accounting Manager and Programs Manager with all phases of the fundraising and grant management related to Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning, and data collection/management.
• Reporting: leading on (or supporting) all tasks related to reporting, as well as ad hoc donor inquiries and requests (presentations, meetings, context and project updates).
• Supporting the Programs Team in their other tasks and duties when needed.

Communications & Work Relationships

Internal Communication

• Regular contact with the MEAL Manager, Fundraising Manager, Accounting Manager, Programs Manager.
• Regular Contact with MEAL/reporting focal points within each ARM team (Advocacy, Casework and MCC).
• Occasional contact with the Head of Programs.

External Communication

• Occasional contact with individual private donors and fundraisers
• Occasional contact with donor team members (MEAL, project officers, monitoring partners, etc.)

Framework, Boundaries, and Decision Making Authority

The jobholder suggests possible solutions to the MEAL Manager for final decision-making and takes necessary actions once approved.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• University degree, preferably in Social Sciences, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in reporting, MEAL, accounting, or project development and budgeting in the nonprofit sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of human rights and migration issues, and the situation of migrant workers in Lebanon.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English, spoken Arabic.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Very good time management skills, proactive, flexible, self-motivated.

Timeline

• Deadline for Applications: 8th July 2022.
• Starting Date: August 2022.
• Period of employment: annual renewable contract.

Salary range: $1,200-$1,500 per month depending on experience and skills + benefits