M&E Officer

SUMMARY

The M&E Officer is part of SAWA Group and will be based in Baalbeck. He/She will spend around 40% of his/her time in the field and will carry out the project’s M&E plan activities.  

RESPONSIBILITIES, MAIN DUTIES AND REPORTING:

1. Contribute the SAWA’s programs to ensure application of SAWA and Donor requirements.
2. Assist the Programs Manager in setting up Key Performance Indicators for monitoring and evaluation.
3. Assist the Programs Manager in identifying methods of data collection
4. Properly follow and adhere to SAWA’s Program Management Manual.
5. Support Program Management Department throughout all phases of the program including identification and design, establishment and planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation and wrapping up.
6. Develop effective flow of information channels to ensure effective and efficient communication.
7. Bring to the attention of management details that might affect program execution.
8. Conduct day-to-day monitoring to assess the overall performance and achievements.
9. Carry out quarterly evaluation through difference techniques such as surveys, group discussions, observations on the field, case studies, interviews, etc.
10. Submit quality reporting regarding program evaluation.
11. Carryout necessary backup.
12. Support program leadership in proposal development
13. Work with operational teams on development and follow up of specific M&E tools
14. Coordinate with partner organizations the different processes of data collection including surveys, focus group discussions, and informant interviews
15. Ensure quality data collection from the field
16. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and draft reports presenting the results
17. Prepare monitoring and evaluation reports as requested by Program Manager
18. Internally report on activities as requested by Program Manager
19. Receive complaints and feedback from beneficiaries and
20. Deliver any other responsibility assigned by Project Manager  

REPORTS TO: 

Project manager and Donor focal point.

EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND:

• +1 years of experience working at an NGO as an M&E Officer or Reporting Officer or similar number of years of experience as a data analyst at a Statistics Company
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or related degrees
• PMP is highly preferable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Solid reporting skills
• Organized and strong attention to details
• Proven communication skills in written and spoken English and Arabic
• Ability to systematically gather, analyze, and present data
• Focus on results: set goals, plans, and monitor quality and progress of projects
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work effectively with others

EMPLOYEMENT CONDITIONS

• Contract duration: 8 months full-time with possibility to renew;
• Having a valid Lebanese/International driving license is a must;
• Required Starting Date: May 2018;
• Work 40% in field, and 60% in the office;