MEAL Volunteers - Generic

1. Purpose

CARE established its presence in Lebanon in 2006 and has been responding to the Syrian Crisis since late 2012. Among CARE’s key imperatives is putting people it serves first through implementing cutting edge programming in areas it operates. CARE currently carries out activities in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Akkar, North Lebanon, South Lebanon, and the Beqaa Valley. CARE implements both emergency and development projects contributing to livelihood, food security and agriculture, gender and protection, shelter, water, sanitation, and hygiene. It targets the most vulnerable people and populations, both host communities and refugees. 

In Lebanon, CARE’s program strategy for the upcoming years will focus on strengthening and expanding its emergency response and capacity to provide basic assistance services while pursuing development projects in areas of food security and livelihood support, gender and protection. CARE intends to maintain its presence in all areas of Lebanon. 

2. Reporting Lines

MEAL Officer

3. Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Support in the implementation of emergency activities such as inside and outside shelter distribution, rapid monitoring of emergency activities, outreach, training, etc.
• Oversee and monitor emergency distribution by CARE and partners to ensure efficiency, fairness, and speed.
• Provide additional support for the program team during emergency activities
• Disseminate awareness protection messages and provide relevant information for beneficiaries.
• Collect data for emergency-focused assessments (vulnerability assessment, post activities monitoring, post-distribution monitoring, etc.) using the KOBO toolbox.
• Ensure that all assessment questions are asked accurately and that the answers are precise.
• Perform timely data entry and data cleaning to facilitate rapid analysis.
• Contribute to the development of data collection tools.
• Coordinate regularly with the Senior MEAL officer to update on progress and identify urgent needs and concerns
• Adhere to confidentiality and data privacy guidelines to protect participant information.
• Participate in the emergency-focused internal MEAL team meetings.
• Be responsible for all electronic equipment or other equipment provided.
• Be involved in any other MEAL tasks such as rapid reporting, presentations, and data analysis.

4. Qualifications / special skills or knowledge

• Experience in utilizing technology tools and possess the ability to master new technology tools, as required; familiarity with the use of an Android tablet 
• Knowledge in data collection, data entry, and data cleaning
• Ability to work independently as well as an effective team player
• Willing to work in the field
• Willing to be present on the field in locations approved by the Emergency Security Team
• Good writing skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence and can-do attitude; ability to advance projects with minimal supervision

b. Experience: 

At least  0-1  years of relevant experience, especially at NGOs, academic organizations, standard-setting bodies, public agencies focused on humanitarian work, social sciences, and community engagement.

c. Academic background:

Bachelor degree in one or several of the following areas: Social Sciences, Public health, Environmental Sciences or any other related field.

d. Languages: 

English and/ or Arabic are the working language of CARE International.

Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

5. Other contract elements

CARE offers internship and volunteer opportunities for up to 6 months contract for an allowance at USD $25 for meals and transportation and for a limit of 16 days per month

6. PSEA and Child Safeguarding Policies

CARE International in Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
CARE International in Lebanon and its employees and stakeholders abide by the CARE International Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Child Safeguarding Policies.