Meal Coordinator

MISSION As the Syria Crisis is in its fourth year, humanitarian needs inside Syria and in neighboring countries continue to rise. Given the regional instability, the Lebanese political deadlock and poverty, the population influx has put Lebanon under severe strain. As Lebanon has maintained an open border policy, and with more than 1, 00,000 refugees registered with UNHCR, one out of five residents in the country is now a refugee. In order to address the immediate needs of both Syrian refugee and Lebanese host families affected by the Syria crisis, SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) has launched in March 2013 its operations in North Lebanon, in the two districts of Minieh-Denieh and Zgharta. Responding to the most essential needs of the populations affected by the Syrian crisis, SI intends to improve their living conditions and enhance their livelihood. RESPONSIBILITIES: The main priorities for the M&E coordinator position will be: To assess, design and implement the required M&E systems and methodologies for SI programs, including setting up a M&E plan for the current programs (with the coordination and program teams). To ensure accountability is mainstreamed in SI programs, including developing complaints mechanisms To formalize the TOR for the M&E Department To build up the capacities of the M&E team on data analysis, questionnaire design, monitoring report writing, sampling methodologies To mentor and build up the capacities of the M&E manager position who, after the 3 months period, will take over the management of the M&E Team. To contribute to the Institutional Knowledge Building (IKB) process and the improvement of SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL methods and techniques. PROFILE Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in social sciences, project management or international development.Significant work experience in the M&E field within international organizations may substitute for formal education. Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience with INGO specialized in humanitarian assistance; with at least 1 year in a similar position as M&E coordinator. Demonstrated experience in setting up monitoring and evaluation plans/systems within an international organization. Experience in managing teams and building staff capacity Technical skills and knowledge: Capacity to assess the needs and define the set up required in terms of M&E systems in a short time Strong training/capacity-building skills, with the ability to delegate Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection including survey design, sampling methodologies, implementation and analysis Ability to write clear and well-argued reports and to train staff on quality reporting Very comfortable with standard office software, ODK and Sphynx and very good command of database systems. Knowledge of SI’s rules, tools and procedures; Languages: Fluent English: excellent speaking, reading and writing skills. Arabic is desirable.