Meal Officer

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:     ROLE The   Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Officer will support the MEAL Coordinator in ensuring quality and accountability standards are integrated into the regular MEAL of Save the Children’s Emergency Response in their field site. Together with the MEAL Team  based in the capital, the  MEAL Officer will have a key role in establishing and promoting use of MEAL systems to ensure that our programme staff and strategies are:   Sufficiently informed on the extent to which the emergency response is affecting the lives of the targeted populations and in particular, children. Facilitating the gathering of evidence-based knowledge on the positive and negative impact that the emergency response is having over the communities we work with Receiving regular, timely and context-specific, meaningful feedback from our staff, partners, programme participants (who are or are not targeted by our interventions), and that feedback effectively informs and signals areas where strategic attention is required.   S/he will accomplish this through the implementation of the integrated MEAL framework for Save the Children in Lebanon, focusing on building the capacity of relevant programme staff, as well as promoting and fostering a culture of shared learning and accountability, and promoting innovation within the country programme. This includes supporting in the development and integration of accountability, learning and programme quality standards in programme assessments, design, monitoring, review and evaluation (ADM&E), as well as consistent documentation of learning and progress in this area.   CORE BEHAVIOURS Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles: Ensures that programme goals and activities uphold the principles of the key national and international humanitarian frameworks, codes and commitments Integrates beneficiary accountability principles into the approach Participates in disaster coordination mechanisms and interagency cooperation Achieving results effectively: Ensure efficient and transparent use of resources in accordance with internal controls Establishes staff engagement mechanisms. Addresses difficult situations and makes tough decisions confidently and calmly Considers the wider impact of decisions to be made in the short and long-term. Continuously provides feedback and updates to achieve improved results Coordinates with stakeholders to avoid duplication and maximise resources Documents lessons learned and applies them to future projects Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships: Actively listens to different perspectives and experiences of stakeholders Actively participates in networks to access and contribute to good practice Establishes and maintains clear communication and dialogue with disaster and conflict affected people and other stakeholders Establishes clear objectives with teams and individuals and monitors progress and performance Operating safely and securely: Identifies and communicates risk and threats and minimises these for oneself and the agency Reduces vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organisation Takes measures to do no harm and to minimise risks for partners and the communities Demonstrates an understanding of wider UN/NGO security coordination and how the organisation can benefit from, and contribute to, those mechanisms Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment: Helps team members to practise stress management through prioritisation of workloads and modelling of appropriate self care Remains effective and retains perspective in the face of difficult or demanding situations Demonstrates personal integrity by using one’s position responsibly and fairly Maintains ethical and professional behaviour in accordance with relevant codes of conduct Plans, prioritises and performs tasks well under pressure Takes responsibility for own work and for the impact of own actions Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others: Builds own awareness of the bigger global picture by using a broad range of sources to gather data Demonstrates managerial courage by confronting difficult situations and seeking resolution, and stating willingness to champion ideas Demonstrates approachability and trust by listening carefully to others and valuing their contribution, and making others feel comfortable by being open and honest about their thoughts and feelings Demonstrates self-development and management by taking responsibility for own development, and actively seeking out feedback to better understand their own strengths and weaknesses Makes positive statements about work Effectively influences others by understanding their interests and show how they will be met by own solution Gives constructive feedback to enhance capabilities and responsibilities to another for the purpose of his/her development   QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Essential Excellent verbal and written skills in Arabic and good written and spoken English University degree or equivalent experience Experience and knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and needs/impact assessment methods Skills in designing and implementing information management and performance measurement frameworks. Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, and ability to work under pressure Proven analytical and problem solving skills Strong computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Word, and ability to use computer programs to collect, document and share assessment and monitoring results Demonstrated understanding of emergency response activities Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles. Desirable Experience or knowledge of working and living      in Lebanon Knowledge of consortia working   APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is: For External applicants on September 4th .                          The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •              Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •              Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •              CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •              Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •              Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •              Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.     We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.