Monitoring And Evaluation Officer

Project Overview Medair in Lebanon is implementing several projects in the WASH and Shelter sectors to assist Syrian Refugees who are fleeing the civil war in Syria.  Medair’s projects focus on the Informal Settlements in the Bekaa Valley. This position will support the NFI and Shelter Distributions, Site Improvements, GIS mapping, Health and WASH programming.  Medair Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its Internationally Recruited (IRS) and HQ staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable. Role and Responsibilities The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for the operation of the M&E system for the program. He/She will directly implement and ensure that the monitoring activities are carried out in line with Medair, donor and other guidelines as well as providing feedback based on the monitoring completed. Prepare and coordinate assessments and surveys, follow-up monitoring, and evaluation exercises in order to obtain qualitative and quantitative data on the project performance indicators and objectives. Ensure that the monitoring and evaluation plan is being implemented effectively and in compliance with donor, Medair, beneficiary accountability, and other professional standards. Support local communities, outreach staff, and others in monitoring and evaluation methods and principles. Facilitate documentation (including report writing) on monitoring activities, program data, best practices, and lessons learnt to guide work plan revisions, future proposal development and project implementation. Develop and maintain effective information database on projects Maintain a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure with the Medair team, with communities, beneficiaries and donors. Be flexible, willing to assist in other areas of work as relevant and needed. Skills and Other Qualifications - Statistical analysis - Information management - Excellent computer skills (Word & excel). - Good report writing skills. - Good oral and written communication - At least 2 years related professional experience. - Experience conducting surveys or doing analysis - Experience writing in English. - Excellent Arabic. - Functional level of written and spoken English. - Excellently Organized. - Able to prioritize and time manage. - Clear communicator, skilled in oral and written communication - Excellent capacity to sensibly respond to beneficiary questions and complaints. - Clear communicator, skilled in oral and written communication - Excellent capacity to sensibly respond to beneficiary questions and complaints. - Able to oversee multiple tasks. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Aptitude for community mobilization and capacity-building. - Ability to cooperate with a team - Flexible in working hours and willing to work in remote areas. - Ability to facilitate programme and community interactions regardless of ethnicity, status, gender, origin or affiliation. - Sensitive to cross cultural issues. - Aware of security considerations. - Good judgement in insecure situations. - Calm under pressure. - Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure. - Honest and reliable personality. - Mature respectful attitude. - Patience & perseverance. - Proactive and enthusiastic attitude.