Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability And Learning Coordinator

Summary International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland is the official humanitarian relief agency of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America.  Since its inception in 1992, IOCC has delivered $488 million in relief and development programs to families and communities in more than 50 countries.  IOCC has been working in Lebanon since 2001, implementing community-driven programs that address a broad range of social issues from relief to community development to education. IOCC seeks a full-time motivated Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Coordinator who will assist in establishing and designing MEAL systems helping the programs staff in the assessment, design, collection, and analysis of data from routine program monitoring, to contribute to the evaluation of the impact of IOCC interventions on the communities it works with. S/he will also assist in ensuring that IOCC is complying with quality and accountability standards. Responsibilities and Essential Functions M&E: Develop M&E plans, indicator matrices, and clear data collection plan, in discussion with the technical team, and in accordance with IOCC projects and programs reflecting quality, multi-sectoral approach and covering humanitarian and development aspects. Plan and implement baseline surveys, monitoring and evaluation exercises and impact assessments when needed (Formulate assessments and M&E tools; Organize and conduct baseline, PDMs, and produce analytical qualitative and quantitative reports). Ensure that the different technical sectors of the Country Office are coordinated, integrated and support each other to optimize programs and projects outcomes. Review M&E plan in grant applications, particularly log frame indicators and means of verification. Help establish and maintain systems, databases and standards for regular assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of the program against its objectives and expected outputs. Undertake regular visits to the field to monitor project processes. Establish an M&E capacity building plan, prepare and conduct trainings to staff on collecting and reporting data. Support IOCC country office and field staff in the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, as well as with reporting on findings from monitoring activities. Develop and maintain an M&E tracking tool for M&E related activities (i.e. baselines, rapid assessments, evaluations, lessons learned and recommendations, and follow-ups on recommendations) demonstrating adherence to performance and accounting standards established by the donor and by IOCC. Analyze data and share information with relevant staff on progress. Coordinate and share lessons learned related to M&E practices with partners and field offices. Review periodic and final reports with a particular focus on checking the quality and reliability of program data and analysis and ensure data is reported on a monthly basis on Activity Info. Supervise the M&E support staff (e.g. data entry clerks, data entry assistant, monitors…) Ensure proper documentation and filing of all M&E data, reports and tools to support the findings and figures. Attend Information Management working group meetings and other relevant meetings as requested by supervisor. Ensure that all data entered on RAIS and Activity Info is accurate and up-to-date. Perform other duties as necessary.  Accountability: Set up and manage complaint and feedback mechanism for the project. Ensure Core Humanitarian Standards are mainstreamed through program design and implementation. Assist the project team in strengthening the accountability mechanisms at project level Participate in regular evaluations of the current humanitarian situation and of the context evolution. Learning: Design and conduct qualitative studies Assist the project team and partners in documenting lessons learned and reports Conduct reviews, learning events at project location  Reporting: Support reporting to donors by providing information to program managers on a timely basis; Support other reporting processes as required Draft reports on the MEAL activities/team (achievements, challenges, recommendations, etc).  Qualifications Fluency in reading/writing/speaking English is necessary Substantive and broad knowledge of technical issues common to the international humanitarian and development community Able to think and operate strategically and creatively Strong skills and ability to effectively communicate concepts and actions in a clear and persuasive manner to senior leaders of the organization Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies (quantitative and qualitative data analysis and management) Knowledge and experience with donor reporting requirements Excellent social, interpersonal and intercultural skills Knowledge and experience with proposal writing Ability to build positive relationships with staff Team work spirit Organization skills Capability to meet deadlines   Experience: At least 3 years of work experience in the field of monitoring and evaluation, including design and implementation of project and program monitoring and evaluation plans. Previous experience in NGO and humanitarian field is an advantage.