Contractor

The contractor shall provide the following service: 

• Attend a one-day training session focused on the impact monitoring system and the surveying process for beneficiaries of EPL implementing partners. 
• Conduct interviews with 900 beneficiaries who have completed labor market measures, recording their responses in the KOBO survey. 
• Interview 250 companies that received HR consultancies through EPL implementing partners and input the findings into the KOBO survey. 
• Update beneficiary profiles in the EPL implementing partners' databases, addressing any outdated information. 
• Generate weekly reports detailing the progress of interviews for submission to the EPL monitoring and evaluation specialist. 
• Ensure strict adherence to interview guidelines, including compliance with data collection quality standards. 
• Implement measures to enhance the accuracy and reliability of data collected during interviews. 
• Collaborate with EPL implementing partners to address any challenges or discrepancies in the interview process. 
• Provide timely feedback to the monitoring and evaluation specialist on any emerging trends or issues identified during interviews. 
• Maintain a comprehensive log of interview activities, ensuring documentation of key milestones and challenges. 
• Collaborate with other team members to streamline and improve the overall efficiency of the interview and data collection process. 
• Participate in periodic training sessions or workshops to stay updated on best practices and emerging trends in impact monitoring and survey methodologies. 
• Foster positive relationships with beneficiaries and companies to enhance cooperation and data accuracy in future interviews. 
• Regularly review and refine interview protocols and procedures to align with evolving project goals and objectives. 
• Introduce and describe the data privacy document to the beneficiaries before the interviews. 
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all aspects of the interview and data collection process following the data privacy document. 

Qualifications:

• Education:  A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as economics, social sciences, business administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional experience: Proven 2 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation, survey techniques, assessment methodologies or labor market studies. 
• Experience in the region/knowledge of the country 
• 2 years of experience in Lebanon. 
• Language skills business 
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Transversal skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare clear and concise reports and effectively communicate with beneficiaries and partner organizations.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to address challenges that may arise during the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with beneficiaries, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity, especially when working with diverse groups of beneficiaries and stakeholders.