Meal Officer

MISSION Goal / Purpose:   Under the supervision of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment and Learning (MEAL) Manager, the MEAL Officer will support and assist the different programs teams in the collection and documentation of monitoring and evaluation information regarding all activities conducted by SI in Tripoli+5, included but not limited to : random beneficiary verification, vulnerability surveys, baseline surveys, Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM), market data collection using electronic devices, etc. The MEAL officer will also be responsible for collecting information related to the humanitarian situation and context evolution. The MEAL officer will work in close cooperation with SI Program Teams and will support the MEAL team, including involvement with complaints response mechanisms and with data entry when necessary.   Responsibilities: Monitoring activities Ensure the collection of quantitative data by carrying out PDM and collect information at household level, following the modalities previously discussed and agreed in programs meeting. Ensure the collection of qualitative data through Focus Groups discussions. Ensure the proper utilization of SI monitoring tools. Field test SI monitoring tools and pilot surveys/questionnaires. Ensure that the market monitoring is done according to the planning established. Participate in compilation and analysis of the data collected. Take part in the accountability mechanisms set up by SI, including the SI hotline when necessary, and particularly, ensure that beneficiaries feedbacks are taken into account and requests/complaints are addressed in a timely manner. Complete accountability checklists on the field to ensure that field staff display appropriate behaviors.     Evaluation   Participate in regular evaluations of the current humanitarian situation and of the context evolution. Reporting Keep all MEAL documents archived at the offices of Solidarités International and easily accessible to the activity in-charge and/or team lead. Report on all his/her activities, on all specific tasks entrusted by the MEAL Manager, all problems encountered.   Report all negative feedback or lack of accountability, protection issues or “Do no Harm” policy breach to his/her line manager. Database Participate in data entry and basic database management, including Activity Info. Ensure that all data entered on RAIS and Activity Info is accurate and up-to-date. Communication Identify humanitarian organizations working in the area, all actors or specialists involved in the same activities as SI and coordinate with them for data collection. Represent SI in the field, inform on SI’s activities and purpose of visit. Ensure constant communication with the SI program teams to have an in-depth understanding of SI activities, to regularly share feedback from field monitoring visits for the Program Teams to take them into consideration without delays, and raise any concerns to the MEAL Manager if necessary. Participate in programs meetings and provide update on MEAL activities to all SI’s employees. Participate in all trainings that his/her supervisor will see suitable.   competencies/skills: Good understanding of mobile data collection Good knowledge of MS Office Strong training/capacity building skills Strong understanding of accountability in the humanitarian sector Solid organizational and communication skills Autonomy and rigor The above list is a non-exhaustive one, nor limitative. You could be asked other responsibilities and tasks within the framework of your job on demand of the MEAL Manager.   ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships) Line manager: MEAL Manager Line report(s) on base:  - Functional manager: - Meal Supervisors Functional report(s):  -