MEAL Officer

About Teach for Lebanon

Teach For Lebanon (TFL) is an NGO working to ensure that all children in Lebanon, regardless of socioeconomic background, have access to quality education. The model of Teach For Lebanon is an education innovation that focuses on youth capacity building to provide quality intervention and systemic support for students. TFL employs and trains Lebanon’s most promising graduates, “TFL Fellows”, and places them in schools serving underprivileged refugees and Lebanese children. These Fellows receive ongoing training and support to address educational disadvantages by providing transformational teaching that places their students on a path of academic success. Along the way, they become leaders and advocates for a better Lebanon.

Learn More: www.teachforlebanon.org

Role Summary

The MEAL Officer is a critical member of the team responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities within the organization. This role involves designing and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring data quality and integrity, and promoting a culture of learning and accountability. The MEAL Officer will collaborate closely with program managers, stakeholders, and partners to implement effective strategies that contribute to the overall success and impact of the organization's projects and initiatives.

Main Accountabilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• • Support the implementation of comprehensive monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track project progress and impact.
  • Develop and oversee data collection tools, processes, and methodologies to ensure the collection of high-quality data.
  • Conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites, ensuring adherence to established standards and procedures.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• • Analyze collected data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement (qualitative and quantitative data)
  • Prepare and present comprehensive reports, highlighting key findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations to management.

Learning and Improvement:

• • Facilitate a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organization.
  • Support in learning events, workshops, and training sessions to disseminate best practices and lessons learned.

Accountability and Compliance:

• • Ensure compliance with internal and external standards, guidelines, and policies related to monitoring, evaluation, and accountability.
  • Foster an environment of transparency and accountability by engaging stakeholders and beneficiaries in the feedback and complaint mechanisms.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Collaborate with program managers and teams to integrate monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities into project planning and implementation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in, public health, international development, social sciences, statistics, or any other relevant field.

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in the monitoring and evaluation field for education or development projects or programs.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in English and Arabic, French is a plus.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for data collection, analysis, and visualization.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and communicate findings effectively.

Additional Knowledge

• Knowledge of and commitment to principles of accountability, transparency, and learning in development programs.
• Familiarity with international standards and best practices in monitoring, evaluation, and learning within the development sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare comprehensive reports and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.

Working Conditions

Location: The chosen candidate will be based in Achrafieh Office.  

Package: Competitive salary based on experience with NSSF and Medical-Life Insurance benefits.

Other: Willingness to work some weekends and evenings.