MEAL Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning)

FDCD is looking for an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Officer who is experienced in the field of monitoring as well as project cycle management.

The M&E Officer needs to work under a framework agreement. The M&E consultant will be responsible of developing MEAL plans for assigned projects, advising on log-frames where needed, keeping track of key performance indicators, identifying lessons learnt, examining and analyzing data and evaluate the overall impact of FDCD's projects. 

Duties (specific tasks & responsibilities):

Program

Assist in Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (PMER)

Assist FDCD program staff in drafting MEAL plans that guide the program and monitor the work

Identify activities for monitoring inspired and approved by the project log frame

Identify performance indicators and set means of verifying for each indicator

Assist in drafting surveys and focus group questionnaires

Play an integral role in the collection and analysis of data along with the implementing partners’ staff

Assist in writing the activity, interim and completion narrative reports, concept papers, proposals, and evaluations

Attend on site monitoring visits and distributions to strengthen programming and partner relationships

Follow up and make sure beneficiaries were informed about the complaint mechanisms and are receiving all the needed messages

Collect stories, photos, and videos from partner projects to support FDCD’s communications

Attend coordination meetings when needed to build relationships with other INGOs/NGOs

Develop contacts and relationships with relevant external agencies (local government, national government, community based and NGO entities) to enhance program implementation and sustainability

Identify activities for monitoring inspired and approved by the project log frame

Skills/abilities

Essential:

Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills

Strong relational skills to interact with different partners

Ability to understand and advise on the challenges that local partners (NGOs & CSOs) face

Ability to analyze narrative and financial documents to monitor and evaluate project success

Proven organizational and administrative skills

Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken)

Computer literate in Word, Excel, and Outlook

Desirable:

Ability to expand partner’s understanding of PMER through empowering methods

Ability in capacity building of small NGOs/CSOs including identifying needs and providing support

Ability to monitor projects in the field and/or at a distance

Ability to think strategically about projects and programs

Awareness of gender and protection issues

Ability in planning and carrying out training sessions for local CSOs/NGOs

Training in financial risk management

Computer literate in Microsoft Access and Kobo, advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Key Experiences and qualifications: 

3- 5 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluations in the humanitarian or development sector;

Understanding of the context in Lebanon, the Middle East and of protection issues and human rights in general;

Track record of conducting evaluations in a complex operating environment.

Track record and experience of research and drafting;

Excellent written and oral skills in English and Arabic;

Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to communicate and work closely with local partners, community members, and other stakeholders.