Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer

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.