MEAL Officer

About Rahma

The Association des Jeunes Islamiques (ADJI) is a leading Lebanese non-profit organization established in 1997, providing high-quality rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and psychosocial support, to persons with disabilities (PwDs), children with disabilities (CwDs), and the elderly.

ADJI also manages the Rahma Primary Health Care Center (PHCC) in Tripoli, a facility licensed by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and part of the national primary healthcare network. Rahma PHCC offers comprehensive and inclusive health services to underserved communities in North Lebanon.

The organization upholds a zero-tolerance policy on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and strictly enforces the PSEA Code of Conduct for all personnel.

About the Project

The Rahma PHCC is currently implementing a 12-month, community-based health and nutrition intervention funded by the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (OCHA/CBPF) under project code CBPF LEB 25 S NGO 35817.

The project aims to reach 7,000 vulnerable individuals in Tripoli and North Lebanon, focusing on neighborhoods such as Jabal Mohsen and Abi Samra. It provides life-saving primary health care services, including nutrition, mental health, SRH, and immunization, through a multidisciplinary, community-driven approach.

About the Position

ADJI is seeking a qualified MEAL Officer to lead the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning components of the project, ensuring data-driven decision-making, quality assurance, and compliance with donor and organizational standards.

Scope of Work

The selected MEAL Officer will:

Develop, implement, and regularly update the project’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) plan in line with ADJI and donor standards.

Design and manage data collection tools and systems to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent data reporting.

Conduct baseline, midline, and end line assessments, as well as routine monitoring visits, to track progress against indicators.

Ensure data quality control and verification, including validation and triangulation of information from multiple sources.

Lead the analysis and interpretation of monitoring data to inform project adjustments and strategic decision-making.

Facilitate learning and reflection sessions with project teams to capture lessons learned, best practices, and recommendations for improvement.

Oversee accountability mechanisms, including feedback and complaint channels, ensuring timely follow-up and integration of community feedback into project planning.

Prepare periodic MEAL reports, indicator tracking tables, and presentations for internal and donor reporting.

Build the capacity of project and field staff on MEAL tools, data collection methods, and accountability standards.

Ensure all MEAL activities adhere to PSEA, safeguarding, and confidentiality principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development, Public Health, or related field.
• Master degree is a plus.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in accountability, MEAL, or community engagement roles, preferably in humanitarian/health projects.
• Knowledge of MEAL principles, PSEA, and safeguarding standards.
• Strong reporting and data management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in Arabic and English (French is a plus).
• Ability to work sensitively and inclusively with vulnerable populations.
• Previous work with PHCC and Phenics system.