MEAL Senior Officer

ROLES AND RESPONSABILITIES

1. Setting up the system:
    

• Assists in the development of the overall framework, for projects MEAL for example mid-term project review, impact assessment, final evaluation, develops project Performance Monitoring Plan with relevant data collection systems.
• Reviews the quality of existing data, the methods of collecting it, and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for impact evaluation.
• Develops baseline data for each project component and for all project indicators.
• Develops a plan for project-related capacity-building on MEAL and for any computer-based support that may be required.
• Suggests tools and procedures to improve MEAL function of the organization
• Undertakes trainings on MEAL as required.

2. Implementation of MEAL and Coordination:

• 1. Data Collection and Archiving
• Collects data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators.
• Checks data quality.
• Maintains and administers the MEAL database; analyzes and aggregates findings.
  • Prepares and files all financial indicators of the projects
  • Files and archives all financial reports and supporting documentation for funders

1. 2. Monitoring and Evaluation

• Assists in monitoring the grant budgets and expenditures to ensure targets are met
• Supports project progress reporting, project mid-term review and final evaluation.
• Identifies lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project.
• Provides advice to the supervisor on improving project performance using MEAL findings.
• Supervises the preparation of project-based MEAL plan
• Supervises the preparation of project-bases evaluation plan
• Supervises monitoring and evaluation of all projects activities to ensure the goals have been achieved
• Evaluates impact of the projects as per defined baseline

3. Communication:
    

• Produces reports on MEAL findings and prepares presentations based on MEAL data as required.
• Provides the Project Department with management information she/he may require.
• Checks that monitoring data are discussed in appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action. If necessary, creates such discussions to fill any gap.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Program Manager

ACHIEVEMENTS INDICATORS

• Delivering expected outputs in a structured and professional manner
• Meeting deadlines in accordance with work plan
• Adherence to the Fair Trade standards, policies and guidelines
• Adapting and coping with change
• Communication respectfully with beneficiaries and other stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience in Development and MEAL related field
• Experience in designing & facilitating training programs, participatory programs
• Willingness to travel to multiple field sites within Lebanon
• Collaborative team player
• Drives results
• Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information
• Knowledge of grants and grant administration systems, processes and budgeting.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Willingness to commit to the Fair Trade standards
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Strong communication skills
• Good time management
• Creative and spreads energy
• Engaged in developing self and others
• A high degree of self-motivation