Meal Coordinator (Expatriate Status Available)

Action Against Hunger, an International NGO operating in Lebanon since 2006, is looking for a MEAL Coordinator. The position is based in Beirut (expatriate status available). 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. Action Against Hunger never asks applicants to pay anything during the recruitment process. It is entirely free! GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate and Supervise the MEAL Unit teams in the Bases; Implement the MEAL Units’ structure, resources and tools and conduct multi-sector assessments, providing sector guidance and capitalizing the lessons learnt; Liaise, coordinate and share with other agencies ongoing assessments country-wide; Support the roll out of ACF accountability framework and enlarged feedback mechanisms; Support the mission in conducting programmatic evaluations and capitalising on ongoing activities Support the follow up of the Mission Strategy framework, ensuring standardization of indicators and beneficiary counting Support the mission on gender mainstreaming in all departments following the Gender Action Plan DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS Objective 1: Coordinate Action Against Hunger’s MEAL Units in the Bases   Define the monthly planning of the MEAL team in coordination with DCD, HoBs and HoPs, and the field activities to be conducted *** Quality control of the field teams performance and data gathered *** Instruct and plan with the Base MEAL Manager the field activities to be conducted *** Streamline the data/information flow and requirements along with the Data Analyst *** Supervise other assessments (rapid, multisectorial) that might be required at the Base Level Objective 2: Implement the MEAL Unit’s structure and tools and conduct multi-sector assessments, providing sector guidance and capitalizing the lessons learnt. Update, along with the Deputy Country Director, the ToRs of the MEAL Unit, with clear objectives *** Adapt the assessment, monitoring and evaluation tools to be used by the unit, as (but not limited to): KAP surveys, Baseline Studies, impact assessments, market assessments, focus group discussions *** Follow up and update the MEAL strategy *** Define and update SOPs to systematize the MEAL functions and capitalize the experience at mission level  *** Produce Qualitative, quantitative and statistical analysis of the gathered data *** Produce relevant reports and lessons learnt documents, providing sector guidance and relevance and gap analysis Objective 3: Strengthen the MEAL culture in the mission through capacity building (intra and inter-department) and exchange with other missions and HQ Build capacities of the MEAL Unit with systematic mentoring and trainings on data gathering, monitoring tools and interview techniques *** Build the MEAL capacities of other departments *** Guide the Technical Coordinators in the design of sector assessments and program monitoring and evaluation *** Liaise with MEAL regional office and HQ to share tools and practices Objective 4: Liaise, coordinate and share with other agencies ongoing assessments country-wide Participate in Technical Working group meetings: IMWG, AWG and JAU ***Ensure coordination of efforts with other agencies, and information sharing *** Participate in joint-assessments country-wide in the organizations’ interest *** Liaise with Donors and local authorities as required/requested and ensure a liaison with other stakeholders *** Actively participate to the reinforcement and improvement of Action Against Hunger internal and external coherence Objective 5 : Support the roll out of the Accountability framework for the mission Roll out the accountability framework for the mission in line with the guidelines and protocols that have been developed *** Oversee the work of the Accountability Officer and review any feedback / complaints received by the mission ensuring appropriate follow up *** Prepare quarterly and annual reports for submission to the Country Director and HQ Ethics committee Objective 6 : Support the implementation of evaluations and support the mission in capitalising on its lessons learned Support the implementation of evaluations at mission level *** Capitalise on the lessons learned by different activities conducted by the MEAL Unit and AAH Lebanon mission (including but not restricted to Validation, Feedback Mechanisms, and completed projects) Objective 7 : Support the follow up of the Mission Strategy framework, ensuring standardization of indicators and beneficiary counting Follow up of mission indicators compiling the information from all interventions *** Ensure harmonisation of beneficiary counting and completion of  Activity Info by all departments Objective 8: Support the mission on gender mainstreaming in all departments and projects Follow up of the Gender Action Plan for the mission *** Support all departments to achieve the Gender Minimum Standards (GMS) *** Facilitate the transfer of gender information and updates through gender base focal points *** Liaise with organisations working on gender equality for possible collaborations KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCES University degree on a field related (WASH, FSL and CBI) Extensive experience on project cycle management, research, data gathering and management, quantitative/qualitative analysis and English reporting. Experience on humanitarian needs assessments would be an asset. Gender mainstreaming related experience At least 2 years of experience within humanitarian organisations, in project cycle management and in MEAL Positions or tasks Fluent English mandatory, Arabic an asset Able to work under Windows OS.Proficiency on the basic office tools (at least Word and Excel) Knowledge on databases and mobile data collection systems (ODK, GRASP) would be desirable Required skills : Analytical Capacity, Working towards objectives, motivation, teamwork, effective communication, Organizing and Planning, Adaptability and Flexibility, Strategic vision   OUR REMUNERATION PACKAGE: We offer you to join a dynamic international network with the following remuneration package: Base: Beirut Salary: from 1700 € to 2200 € gross per month according to candidate’s previous experience (according to standard list of Action Against Hunger - Spain). Action Against Hunger - Spain remuneration system allows a salary progression based on the annual development appraisal. Action Against Hunger - Spain remuneration system allows a salary progression based on the annual development appraisal. Up to 20% additional remuneration depending on the position’s context and responsibilities (according the grading scale set by Action Against Hunger) House and maintenance covered by the organization (including per diem): package estimated according to the destination. Travel costs to and from the mission. 25 working days of paid leave per year. Break: additional rest period, including travel cost to a reference area and economic help of 215€. Health, repatriation, travel and life insurance covered by the organization. Extra per month and per child (Under 18 years old): from 100€ to 225€ monthly (according to standard list of Action Against Hunger - Spain)