Country MEAL Officer

The Country MEAL Officer is responsible for implementing and maintaining the country monitoring and evaluation methodologies. The Country MEAL Officer will oversee the projects’ M&E plans in Lebanon, including the design and roll out of data collection tools, staff training, data analysis and the production of reports within JRS Lebanon. The Officer will supervise the accuracy of Projects reports and will finalize reports and proposals. S/he works closely with Country Director, Project Managers and Regional Programmes and M&E Officers.

Main Responsibilities of the Position:

1. Implementation and supervision of M&E activities:

• In collaboration with the Regional M&E Officer and Project teams, prepare the M&E Plan for on-going projects and new projects, including timeframe of activities, data collection methodology, tools to be used and expected delivery.
• Monitor the implementation of on-going and new projects and assure their adherence to the agreed processes and procedures: in collaboration with the Project team ensure the follow-up of projects indicators by sampling, collecting and analysing data, guaranteeing quality data and reviewing reports.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools and procedures to ensure quality tracking of project output and outcome, including tools to assess impact of activities and beneficiary satisfaction (e.g. survey questionnaires, focus group discussions, key informant interviews and analysis plans); Support all project teams in conducting monitoring and evaluation assessment and baselines.
• Ensure that regular surveys are conducted to have an overview of the humanitarian context evolution and vulnerability of the populations affected.
• Ensure and support implementation of Accountability systems (complaint desk…)
• Visit regularly the projects and encourage learning based on best practices, lessons and feedback captured from beneficiaries to guide the design and implementation of JRS projects.

2. Support programming work of JRS at the country level:

• Keep track of projects undertaken in the country.
• Coordinate with the Country Director and the Regional Programmes Officers to plan for JRS projects within Lebanon, especially regarding the needs assessments. Suggest new initiatives to the Country Director based on these assessments.
• Collaborate in programme/project proposals, aligned with JRS Standards; ensuring that relevant information from secondary data, assessments, monitoring, evaluations and lessons learned are integrated in the proposals. Ensure that community inputs are considered in the project design process.
• Support Project Directors in project writing according to JRS standards and guidelines.

• Finalize the mid-year and annual project reports prepared by the Projects for submission to the Country Director.

3. Care for staff:

• In coordination with the Regional M&E Officer and Programmes Officer, train project staff for M&E and programming skills.
• Conduct start-up orientation and training workshops for relevant staff.
• Ensure prompt execution of other tasks which are within the ambit of the position which may be requested by the Country Director

Qualifications, Skills, and Personal Attributes 

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Public Health, Development Sciences or any other related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in M&E in a humanitarian context.
• Knowledge of project cycle management and sphere standards.
• Demonstrates deep understanding of projects details and donors’ requirements.
• Experience in developing assessment tools (e.g. questionnaires, focus group discussions).
• Experience and knowledge in developing and managing databases.
• Capacity in conducting field-level data collection, data entry, and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of SPSS and MS office pack (Excel, Word. Access, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Excellent English, with good command of spoken Arabic and English
• Ability to write clear and well-argued reports.
• Critical thinking, strong analytical skills and objective judgments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Middle East conflicts and humanitarian context.
• Commitment to high level of confidentiality with sensitive information.

Core Values and Ethics

• Commitment to JRS’s mission, vision, and values.
• Ability to convey with enthusiasm JRS’s role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and to advocate for their right to protection and a life in dignity.
• Trustworthy and good listener.
• High sense of discretion in always dealing with confidential matters.
• High integrity and honesty; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with people, situations, and information.
• Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as core values.