Beirut - Monitoring Assistant (M&E) SC 4 (2 posts)

Job Purpose

To perform monitoring activities within a specific coverage area and provide reports to support the effective delivery of assistance.

Accountabilities:

Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Programme Associate (M&E) and the overall supervision of the Programme Policy Officer, the Monitoring Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Verify the planned distribution of food assistance, report issues or discrepancies to the supervisor for timely resolution of problems and to ensure that the quantity and the quality of the operation is in line with WFP standards.
• Assist in planning M&E activities for all food assistance and livelihoods programs conduct in the field office in alignment with WFP’s policies and directions.
• Maintain information records and monitoring plan documentation, such as records of Ecards and program checklists, to assist in the effective delivery and distribution of Ecards.
• Assist in compiling, consolidating, and cleaning data at field a level to support operational decision making. Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support program reviews and improve services.
• Receive and collate comments and feedback from cooperating partners, beneficiaries, to support identifying programmatic issues with a view to fostering efficient operations.
• Provide guidance for cooperating partners on WFP operational practices, monitoring tools and methods to support them to complete self-monitoring tasks and to contribute to the visibility of WFP in the coverage areas.
• Assist in reviewing, and preparing regular field monitoring and M&E progress reports for various programs including direct food assistance, livelihoods, and retail sector
• Follow set Food assistance response processes and procedures for refugees and NPTP programs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow up on monitoring findings and ensure corrective actions and recommendations have been taken a appropriate and followed up by Cooperating Partners (CPs)
• Support with logistics and administration required for M&E activities including liaising with CPs
•  Report on M&E activities on a regular basis.
• Other requirements, as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. University Degree in social sciences, economy, nutrition, agriculture or other related fields is a plus.

Experience: At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience with at least one (1) year experience in the fields of education, humanitarian assistance, retail business, nutrition, livelihoods, agriculture, refugee operation or other related fields.

   Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Knowledge of French is an advantage.

Required skills and knowledge:

• Proficient computer knowledge and usage of MS software package, internet search and mapping
• Advanced knowledge in MS Excel
• Familiarity with other statistical analysis software packages (SPSS is a plus)
• Data cleaning and basic presentation
• Effective communication skills for diverse audience of different ethnic groups and economic levels, and interagency partners
• Intermediate level data analysis
• Work experience with NGO or UN is a plus