Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

% Time

Major Activities

End Results Expected

20%

Lead on the field level implementation of the baseline and Evaluation

Draft ToRs with the support of the Senior MEL coordinator

Lead procurement process as per procurement policies and requirements including bids and finalizing the recruitment of the consultant.

Support the Senior MEL coordinator in reviewing bids and finalizing the recruitment of the consultant

Follow up on the daily tasks of the consultant, as per set work plan

Review the reports completed by the consultant

Baseline and evaluation are completed on time and with high quality and meet WVI quality standards and are aligned with consortium’s expectations and needs

50%

Lead on the output level monitoring based on the MEAL framework at consortium level

For all partners, develop appropriate data collection tools for output level report (including pre/post test) in consultation with WVL’s Senior MEL coordinator and the Information Managemet Coordinator as well as consortium partners

Coordination and follow-up on consortium-wide monitoring and evaluation activities

Build capacity of project teams and partners to complete the data collection tools and report appropriately in the ITT and other reporting tools

Review ITT and ensure IM is provided with accurate data to feed into the projects’ beneficiaries database on a monthly basis

For pre/post test, train project teams and partners on data collection tools, perform spot checks and data cleaning, and ensuring quality before submitting to relevant donor

Coordinate with the Accountability unit of all partners during field work to unify processes and increase efficiency

Support the Chief of Party in organising Lessons Learned events by providing the adequate data and drafting the LLE report

Support Chief of Party in progress reporting to donor by providing adequate MEAL information

The monitoring plan for consortium is implemented as set, and/or the process of annual Outcome monitoring, and MEAL reports are submitted on time and with good quality.

20%

Lead on the consortium MEAL Working Group (WG)

Facilitate monthly WG meetings

Ensure adequate participation of relevant consortium members

Ensure consensus on MEAL related decisions and implementation of these decisions in the WG in coordination with the Chief of Party

Report WG outcomes to Chief of Party

10%

Perform other duties as required

Attend and participate in capacity building trainings and meetings locally and internationally.

Attend and participate in WVL’s spiritual nurture and other organizational events.

Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture.

Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager.

When needed, support project related audit exercises, conducted by the consortium or the donor

Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

100%

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

BS Degree in international development, international relations, public health, nutrition, statistics, community development, or other relevant discipline is required

Minimum three years of experience in working in a relief or development NGO with a focus on M&E processes - preferably in both response and development settings.

Experience in design and implementation of M&E systems, including qualitative and quantitative approaches to baselines, monitoring and evaluations is required

Experience in working with different partners and, ideally, in a consortium context.

Good working knowledge of statistical packages (Excel, etc.) is required

Very good knowledge of ODK database/SMAP server

Expert data handling skills (classification, categorizing, tabulation etc.) and demonstrates diligence in data management

Good knowledge of information presentation techniques (graphing, charting, tabling etc.) and interpreting them

Information dissemination skills is required

Good knowledge of and experience with humanitarian guidelines and principles.

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Organization, planning, and time management skills

Detailed oriented and able to verify data quality

Communicates with integrity to different stakeholders (strong interpersonal skills)

Good contextual knowledge of local community and social/cultural constraints, realities and organizational relationships

Ability to understand, explain and contextualize MEAL tools

High level communications skills

Ability to build positive relationships in a cross cultural environment

Valid driving license (in Lebanon) for more than 2 years is required

Excellent written English, with fluency in speaking Arabic and English

Ability to write very good quality reports in English is required

Preferred working knowledge of statistical packages (SPSS etc.)

Understanding of work dynamics in a consortium context

Understands fundraising, relief, development and advocacy issues, including operational consequences

Understands international standards in humanitarian protection and accountability (e.g. HAP, SPHERE, Red Cross Code of Conduct, etc)

The position requires ability to attend and participate in capacity building opportunities, trainings and meetings locally and internationally as required by the organization

Preferred experience working in multiple areas across Lebanon, including one or more of Akkar, Bekaa, Beirut and South areas.