MEAL Coordinator - Akkar (Part-time)

Major Responsibilities

Lead on the field level implementation of all types of assessments (baseline, outcome monitoring, Post Implementation Monitoring, mid-term evaluation, evaluation, etc.) (30%)

(Internal)

Draft assessment ToR (if needed) under the supervision of the Senior MEL coordinator

Support the Senior MEL coordinator in finalizing the methodology, including tools development

Lead on field level implementation of assessments (pilot testing tools, data collection, recruitment and management of casual workers, training on data collection tools, performing spot checks)

Perform data cleaning under the supervision of the Senior MEL coordinator

Perform data analysis and report write up with the support of the Senior MEL Coordinator

Recruit and manage casual workers during data collection

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

(External)

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

Follow-up on the daily tasks of the consultant

Review the reports completed by the consultant

Lead on the output level monitoring based on the MEAL framework at project/program level (40%)

Develop appropriate data collection tools for output level report (including pre/post-test) in consultation with the Senior MEL coordinator and the Information Management Coordinator

Build capacity of project/program teams to complete the data collection tools and report appropriately in the ITT

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

For pre/post-test, train project team on data collection tools, perform spot checks and data cleaning, and ensure quality before submitting to relevant donor

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

Support the Project Coordinator in organizing Lessons Learned event by providing the adequate data and reviewing the draft report

Co-lead and support data management and handling (10%)

Ensure projects’ data is collected, documented and handled properly as per WVL data protection standards

Provide Capacity Building on MEAL to various teams (15%)

Support and coach project’s team in completing output level monitoring

Provide capacity building on overall MEAL processes to increase ownership and understanding

Perform other duties as required (5%)

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

Report incidents as per the safeguarding policy guidelines.

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

Perform other duties as assigned by Line Manager

Requirements:

Required Professional Experience

Minimum two to 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

Proven 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

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

Ability to build positive relationships in a cross cultural environment

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

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

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

Ability to write very good quality reports in English is required

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Working knowledge of statistical packages (SPSS etc.)

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

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster.

The position requires availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally.

Position is based in Akkar

Language Requirements

Excellent written English, with fluency in speaking Arabic and English