Monitoring And Evaluation Field Officer

Action Against Hunger, an International NGO operating in Lebanon since 2006, is looking for a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in the Bekaa Valley. Action Against Hunger offers a competitive salary package, a respectful and motivating working environment, trainings and promotion opportunities and is committed to core humanitarian values. Please visit : http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en for more information on the organisation. Action Against Hunger is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Supervisor, the Monitoring and Evaluation (MEAL) Field Officer will: Support the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Unit in Action Against Hunger’s Bekaa Base in Lebanon.  Carry out field data gathering at different levels (household, informal tented settlement, municipality) to support the continuous Action Against Hunger MEAL covering different sectors (Vulnerability Verification; Food Security and Livelihoods; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene). Conduct ad hoc assessment interviews at different levels according to the request from the direct supervisor and following new arrival trends and program impact assessment needs. Conduct focus groups discussions and any other studies, assessments and data gathering efforts as per request of Action Against Hunger staff. Support data entry and reporting efforts if needed, and contribute to the overall implementation of assessment, monitoring and evaluation activities.  Support data analysis and quality checking needs that may arise. COMPETENCIES Motivation                                                                                        Teamwork                                                                                            Effective communication Organization and Planning Adaptability and Flexibility Resistance to Stress Working towards Objectives Innovation and creativity KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Previous experience in managing data collected through Android device Good knowledge of the region (Bekaa) Initiative, organize, availability/learning capacity  Good understanding and knowledge of the humanitarian principles Agrees with the principles, charter and objectives of Action Against Hunger. Previous experience working with NGOs at least one year of related previous professional experience  Previous field experience in assessments, data gathering, interviews and information triangulation/verification Previous experience conducting focus group discussion would be an asset Desirable: knowledge in any of the following field: Food Security and Livelihoods, Cash for Work, WASH Ability to work as part of a team, interpersonal qualities and diplomacy  Communication skills to interact with refugees and vulnerable population  Good organizational skills, serious and rigorous Calm, patient, organized and open-minded Flexible with respect to job priority  Computer skills: Very good at Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) DETAILED OBJECTIVES AND TASKS Objective 1: Assessment preparation Make the necessary arrangements before the assessment (call group participants, check access to areas, set times, check availability, etc.) Support the logistics staff (drivers) the location of new places, households and interviews Look for suitable places to conduct the interview when there are specific needs to bear in mind (privacy, confidentiality of information, etc.) Objective 2: Record information on the data collecting tool and keep it confidential Conducting confidential data collection activities using a tablet/other tools. Ensuring that all data captured is kept physically secure at all times. Objective 3: Data Analysis Support the data manager with data analysis and quality checking needs that may arise. Gap detection and analysis Participate, when needed, in writing basic M&E and impact assessment reports Objective 4: Accountability Maintain regular contact with beneficiaries, community leaders, municipality representatives and other (I)NGOs, inviting them to participate in monitoring and assessment processes and sharing the results with them Inform target beneficiaries of their rights, the intended results and impact of the project, the monitoring and evaluation processes, and the feedback and complaints Mechanism of ACF International. Support the feedback mechanism officer in case it is needed Objective 5: Learning Assist the project team and partners in documenting lessons learnt Support the implementation of reviews and learning events at project locations, if it is needed Objective 6: Reporting Report continuously the progress of the activities and assessments to his/her line manager Report weekly on all the activities related to assessment and data collection Regular oral reporting, debriefing and feedback to the M&E Manager, MEAL Coordinator and Project Managers (where necessary). Objective 7: Co-ordination Participate in daily meetings before leaving for field Work closely with WASH, FSL and MEAL Field Officers for data collection execution Communicate aims and objectives of the study with community and respondents Establish a good understanding of the program within the Community Objective 8: Security    Respect the security rules specified in the mission and base security plan, see to it that the team under his/her responsibility complies with the security plan and perform the security management tasks that can be assigned in its protocols. Communicate to the security managers of the working location any security related information or noncompliance with the security plan. Objective 9: Support humanitarian activities of Action Against Hunger Support the emergency interventions of the organization as per the employee’s abilities. Support any activity that helps reaching our humanitarian goals, as per the employee’s abilities.