ROLE PURPOSE: Under the overall supervision of the MEAL Manager, the MEAL Officer will be responsible for undertaking coordination efforts related to monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning across the Lebanon country programs. The MEAL Officer will work closely with MEAL team and program teams.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3: The role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently or intensively.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to : MEAL Manager
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Work closely with MEAL team and program teams to coordinate the implementation of assigned MEAL tasks.
- Conducts QBMs (Quality Benchmarks) and monitoring visits for assigned projects.
- Consolidate of program Indicator Performance Tracking Table, output tracker and other reporting tools.
- Provide feedback regarding the status of MEAL implementation plan per project.
- Support in the process of outcome level analysis for assigned projects.
- Support review of data collection methodology.
- Revision of existing tools or development of new tools.
- Support the development of data collection and analysis plans by program teams.
- Train program staff and implementing partners on data collection methodology and tools, ensuring good practices in data collection are understood and adhered to.
- Support learning events, in particular documentation of lessons learned.
- Support needs’ assessment exercises carried out by program teams (data collection methodology, training on data collection methodology and tools, quality control of data collection process, review of assessment statistics).
- Perform any other tasks as requested by the MEAL Department.
- Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:
- University Degree in social sciences or equivalent
- Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), STATA or R is a must for this position
- Experience and knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and Learning approach and system
- Excellent verbal and written skills in Arabic and good written and spoken English
- 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 MEAL approach, aims, values and principles
- Previous experience in data analysis and coordination
- Previous experience with Save the Children programs, within MEAL is a plus
- Ability to work in challenging and complex environments
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
Intervention Sectors
Children & Youth
Location
- Lebanon
- Beirut
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
1500 to 2000 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Save the Children is a global humanitarian organization committed to diversity and inclusion, working towards empowering and protecting children worldwide and in the countries where it operates. Save the Children highly encourages and welcomes receiving applications from qualified candidates regardless of their diverse gender, orientation, disability, marital status, race, colour, ethnic origins, religion and beliefs. Save the Children has a global policy on anti-harassment as well as zero tolerance for discrimination, bullying, sexual exploitation and abuse. All applications will be looked at and treated with the strictest confidentiality and transparency regardless of the diversity of candidates
Kindly apply online using this link: MEAL Officer- Beirut
Please note that only applications received through the above link will be accepted and applications received by emails will not be considered.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
2 to 3 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Basic
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No