MEAL Staff

Job Purpose

The MEAL staff will be responsible for implementing the varying daily, monthly and quarterly monitoring activities and assessments as per project/program pre-set plan.

Main Responsibilities

Conduct meal assessments

Collecting data using Kobo-toolbox or similar apps

work with sensitive vulnerable populations to collect feedback

Documenting activities 

Conducting household level surveys and focus group discussions

Perform daily check-ins at the redemption sites.

Support in data cleaning, analysis and drafting of M&E reports.

Minimum Hiring Requirements 

Degree of social science, business administration or a related field

At least two years of practical experience in field work, monitoring in a non-governmental organisation

Good spoken and written Arabic and English

Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft word and Excel’

Able to use Kobo collect or similar apps

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Personal and organisational skills, including time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Corporate Competencies: 

Demonstrate integrity and respect to Mercy-USA values and mission

Display cultural, religious, racial, gender, age and nationality sensitivity and adaptability along with respect to all

Promote vision, mission and strategic plan of Mercy-USA in Lebanon.

An honest team-player with strong interpersonal skills

Functional Competencies 

Accurately completes and organizes multiple tasks by taking into account priorities and deadlines along with potential interruptions

Ability to identify program challenges and plan and communicate alternatives for smooth implementation of programs

Builds and establishes proper and organized relationships with management, staff, partners and IP’s as required

Knowledge Management and Learning

Ability to familiarize with new areas and people

Ability to deal with day-to-day stresses, complaints and field level security concerns that may arise 

Ability to use tools provided with little direction 

Ability to build new relations with individuals on the field in a comfortable and safe way 

Ability to differentiate between personal and business relations on the field

Self-Management 

Self-motivated, quick learner with an initiative to perform well and beyond expectations

Calm and well-mannered under pressure 

Quick response to urgent requests for information

Takes and responds well to feedback 

Open to opposing and various opinions 

Energetic and positive about the work being conducted 

Focused on results and meeting deadlines