MEL Coordinator - WVL National Office (Mansourieh)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead on the field level implementation of all types of assessments (baseline, outcome monitoring, Post-Intervention Monitoring, mid-term evaluation, evaluation, etc.)

(INTERNAL)

Draft assessment ToR (if needed) under the supervision of the Senior MEL coordinator

Support the Senior MEL coordinator in finalizing the methodology, including tools development

Lead on field level implementation of assessments (pilot testing tools, data collection, recruitment and management casual workers, training on data collection tools, performing spot checks)

Perform data cleaning under the supervision of the Senior MEL coordinator

Perform data analysis and report write up that will be reviewed by the Senior MEL Coordinator.

Recruitment and management of casual workers during data collection

Coordinate with the Accountability unit during field work to unify processes and increase efficiency

(EXTERNAL)

Draft ToR with the support of the Senior MEL coordinator

Complete procurement requirements

Support the Senior MEL coordinator in reviewing bids and finalizing the recruitment of the consultant

Follow-up on the daily tasks of the consultant

Review the reports completed by the consultant

Lead on the output level monitoring based on the MEAL framework at project/program level

Develop appropriate data collection tools for output level report (including pre/post-test) in consultation with the Senior MEL coordinator and the Information Management Coordinator

Build capacity of project/program teams to complete the data collection tools and report appropriately in the ITT

Review ITT and ensure IM is provided with accurate data to feed into the projects’ beneficiaries database

For pre/post-test, train project team on data collection tools, perform spot checks and data cleaning, and ensuring quality before submitting to relevant donor

Coordinate with the Accountability unit during field work to unify processes and increase efficiency

Support the Project Coordinator in organizing Lessons Learned event by providing the adequate data and reviewing the draft report.

Support in Progress reporting to donors

Support Program Manager in progress reporting to donor by providing adequate MEAL information

Provide Capacity Building on MEAL to projects’ teams

Support and coach project’s team in completing output level monitoring

Provide capacity building on overall MEAL processes to increase ownership and understanding

Perform other duties as required

Attend and participate in WVL’s spiritual nurture and other organizational events

Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture

Report CP incidents as per the safeguarding policy guidelines

Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager

Perform other duties as assigned by Line Manager

The position requires a minimum of 30% field-based in the South, North, Bekaa, and Baalbak and Hermel

Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster

The position requires availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum one to two years of experience in working in a relief or development NGO with a focus on M&E processes - preferably in both response and development settings

Experience in design and implementation of M&E systems, including qualitative and quantitative approaches to baselines, monitoring and evaluations is required

Good working knowledge of statistical packages (Excel, Access, etc.) is required

Very good knowledge of ODK database/SMAP server

Expert data handling skills (classification, categorizing, tabulation etc.) and demonstrates diligence in data management

Good knowledge of information presentation techniques (graphing, charting, tabling etc.) and interpreting them

Good knowledge of and experience with humanitarian guidelines and principles

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Organization, planning, and time management skills

Detailed oriented and able to verify data quality

Communicates with integrity to different stakeholders (strong interpersonal skills)

Good contextual knowledge of local community and social/cultural constraints, realities and organizational relationships

Ability to understand, explain and contextualize MEAL tools

Good communications skills and information dissemination skills

Ability to build positive relationships in a cross cultural environment

Required education/training/certification:

BS Degree in international development, international relations, public health, nutrition, statistics, community development, or other relevant discipline is required

Valid driving license (in Lebanon) for more than 2 years is required

Ability to write good quality reports in English is required

Preferred knowledge and qualifications:

Working knowledge of statistical packages (such as SPSS)

Understands fundraising, relief, development and advocacy issues, including operational consequences

Understands international standards in humanitarian protection and accountability (e.g. HAP, SPHERE, Red Cross Code of Conduct, etc.)

Experience in working in multiple areas across Lebanon, including one or more of Akkar, Bekaa, Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Baalbak and Hermel, and South areas

Language requirements:

Excellent written English, with fluency in speaking Arabic and English