MEAL Manager - Beqaa Area

Location: Bar Elias HAND's Beqaa Center

Job responsibilities:

1. Systems Development:

• Implementing an effective M&E system that involves project and program partners throughout monitoring, data collection, information management, evaluation, and accountability processes.
• Leading the overall MEAL system and ensuring synergy between M&E, humanitarian accountability, information management, and learning processes.
• Developing the MEAL system based on local capacity, cost-effective approaches, and sustainable processes.

2. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Information Management:

• Ensuring all approved projects have M&E and information management processes aligned with the country-level MEAL system and required standards.
• Systemizing monitoring processes to meet donor requirements and avoid duplication.
• Developing tools for data collection and analysis, ensuring data validity and quality.
• Presenting M&E and accountability findings at program review meetings and providing timely and accurate reporting.
• Supporting the implementation of feedback and complaints mechanisms.
• Managing complaints and ensuring proper filing and confidentiality.
• Overseeing data management and supporting innovative practices to improve organizational efficiency.

3. Learning and Reporting:

• Establishing a learning culture within the organization to document best practices and learnings.
• Organizing and archiving all MEAL-related data, reports, and records for future reference.
• Providing regular reporting to senior management.
• Conducting assessments and special studies as needed.
• Extracting lessons learned and good practices from projects.

4. Management, Capacity Building & Coordination:

• Collaborating with program managers and project officers to use collected information for management improvement.
• Ensuring data collection plans are in place and resources allocated appropriately.
• Managing day-to-day M&E tasks and ensuring high standards.
• Developing a capacity development plan for the MEAL unit and team members.
• Participating in program design and proposal discussions.
• Promoting the importance of MEAL within the organization.
• Effectively managing the MEAL budget.
• Visiting partner offices to support M&E implementation and identify adaptation needs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred, with a specialization in a quantitative field.
• Thorough knowledge of writing technical MEAL reports.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional working experience in MEAL within the humanitarian and development sector (preferably in the education sector).
• Experience in establishing a fully functional MEAL system for an organization.
• Experience in leading surveys from design to report writing.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and project management software.
• Knowledge of data collection software, such as KOBO.
• Native Arabic and English  proficiency 

Skills:

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strategic and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong multitasking and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and encourage innovative solutions.
• Capacity to follow procedures and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to guide and build the capacity of diverse teams.