M&e Director

World Learning has an immediate vacancy for a Beirut-based M&E Director for the USAID-funded Improved Basic Education Services Program (IBESP) in Lebanon. Duration: 4 years. This position is for a Lebanese national or a resident of Lebanon. Please transmit CV and cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position, and three references with contact information. No telephone enquiries please. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and qualified candidates must apply as soon as possible. Thank you. Primary Responsibilities:  Develop and Maintain the Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (MEP) -          Fully develop the proposal preliminary PMP into an operational field MEP that fulfills contract obligations, for submission to and approval by the client through the COP -          Work closely with the COP/DCOP and Project Team to establish performance targets against indicators  Manage the Data Collection and Analysis Process -          Develop systems and mechanisms for collecting project data on the MEP indicators -          Conduct, as necessary, research from secondary sources for direct indicator input (when indicators are sourced to secondary or official data) or for comparative analysis -          Develop and train users on data collection forms, instruments and tools -          Ensure that data comes in a timely manner and is accurately recorded (manually/electronically) -          Provide project management with regular updates on data and analysis of that data -          Ensure that the MEP and related documents and instruments are properly kept in hard and soft copy, and that files are kept up-to-date -          Provide project management with regular reports on project performance against MEP and work plan targets -          Assist in the preparation of regular reports to the client (quarterly, semi-annual, annual, EOP, etc) -          Develop presentations for explaining progress and performance -          As assigned, develop special communications (success stories, lessons learned, web cast, etc)   Ensure Data Quality -          Take steps to ensure that data has been accurately collected, recorded, input and stored -          Conduct routine spot checks to ensure data has been accurately collected from stakeholders -          As required, prepare for and participate in client-directed data quality assessment (DQA) and preparation of report -          Based on DQA and in collaboration with project management, make recommended changes to MEP, indicators, methods of collection and methods of data storage  Special Studies and Assessments -          Assist in the development of annual and LOP work plans -          Manage the process of collecting baseline data for inclusion in the MEP and for setting performance targets -          In close collaboration with the COP or DCOP, manage internal or contracted special studies or surveys as required by the contract, technical direction from the client, or as warranted by the COP -          Develop special quick assessments to confirm data or provide contextual information on performance Build Capacity of Staff and Partners -          Provide training and technical assistance to staff and local partners in monitoring and evaluation systems, use of tools and instruments to collect data -          Assist staff, local partners and other stakeholders to analyze the monitoring data to find ways of working more effectively and efficiently to meet targets, rationally adjust targets, and improve project performance  Qualifications: -          Minimum -- university degree from an accredited University in a field that requires the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data (this includes the social sciences such as anthropology/sociology, economics, management or a hard science such as agriculture or health)  -          At least 5 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably with USAID funded programs (or other results-based management donors, such as World Bank, CIDA, AusAid  etc). Experience in training and organizational development programming preferred. -          Experience with Microsoft Office products, especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint (experience with Access and MS-Project a plus), especially the ability to design and operate multi-level and linked spreadsheets -          Experience in survey design, data cleaning, analysis, interpretation and reporting. Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English. Knowledge of USAID reporting procedures recommended. Personal Characteristics Desired: -          Ability to effectively and productively work in teams, providing management support to senior management -          Ability to work at both Macro (Results Framework and higher level objectives) and Micro-level (data on activities), with a commitment to attention to detail and accuracy -          Ability to provide effective on-the-job and semi-formal training to staff and partners -          Ability to work on several issues at once (multi-task) and meet deadlines Commitment to the objectives of the program