Design, Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator

 The DM&E Specialist will be responsible to oversee all monitoring and evaluation of a project whose goal is to strengthen community resilience and cohesion among Syrian refugee youth and host community youth in Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey. The objectives of the project are: 1.     To foster economic self-reliance of vulnerable youth in refugee and host communities 2.     To strengthen the prospects of young refugee and host populations to be socially and economically productive. 3.     To promote positive relations and collaboration between youth in refugee and host communities The DM&E Specialist will work closely with the project team and under the supervision and guidance of SFCG Lebanon DM&E Coordinator to develop and implement all tools, strategies and systems throughout the project for the whole consortium and across the 3 countries, including creating and updating monitoring tools and systems, providing support to coordinators and co-applicants in DM&E, and ensuring evaluation of project activities.   Responsibilities Review and ensure common understanding of the project logic framework, indicators, targets, data collection tools, M&E plan. Provide timely, quality support and guidance to the team to meet the project’s specific DM&E needs. Contribute to identify and synthesize good practices and lessons learned.  Guide and supervise the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation plan through regular coordination with projects team in the three countries during the different phases of the implementation: Initial research assessment, on-going monitoring, mid-term reflection and final evaluation. Maintain a database to ensure all project’s outputs and results are accurately recorded and coordinated to inform project staff.  Assist the team in providing timely internal and external reports.   Meet regularly with project’s staff to review progress of project against project objectives, indicators and deliverables, and give meaningful input and recommendations into the project management and institutional learning;   Participate in and contribute towards internal evaluation processes; Be directly engaged in the continuing development of the organization, its mission and its staff, through the sharing of experience and knowledge; As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties. Requirements and Qualifications Lebanese citizen. Proven DM&E skills, preferably within the framework of EU interventions. At least 3 years of experience working in conflict sensitive environments. At least 5 years of general professional experience in sectors relevant to the project. Proven track record of experience in managing M&E of large scale programmes involving several partners in conflict sensitive and political complex countries. Previous training experience in M&E and dialogue facilitation is a strong advantage. Proven knowledge of the social and political landscape in the project’s implementation countries (Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey). Experience working in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Proven knowledge in the Syrian crisis and its impact inside Syria and in host countries. A high degree of competence in providing meaningful guidance and reflection on projects implementation.   Skills Proven ability to negotiate multiple relationships with various partners; Demonstrated M&E expertise; Dynamic team player with creative problem solving skills, particularly in challenging situations; Experience working with youth; Excellent interpersonal and networking skills Spoken and written fluency in English and Arabic; Strong oral and written communications skills; Demonstrated writing and reporting skills; Cultural sensitivity and adaptability; Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel; Strong organizational skills and attention to-detail;