Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

A- Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Communication:

• Work closely with ARC and ANECD Programmes Manager and Coordinator.
• Follow up with the research team.
• Train research team and field workers on tools.
• Follow up with the researcher on data collection, data entry, and data analysis.
• Receive reports from trainers/mentors, center directors, investigators, data collectors and follow up on their technical work with the Programmes coordinator.
• Conduct field visits to the implementation area when and if needed.
• Participate and provide support on strategic planning and theories of change of ANECD.

2. Design:

• Demonstrate good knowledge of MEAL tools and systems.
• Prepare all the needed MEAL forms and tools to be used on the field and on programmatic levels.
• Be involved in the research design when needed.
• Be involved in the development of project measurements and indicators.
• Revise developed MEAL tools and ensure they reflect accurate data.
• Advise on data collection methods and processes.

3. Reporting and quality:

• Filing
• Cleaning, sorting, categorizing, and organizing data.
• Collect data on a regular basis and measure achievement in relation to project workplan and indicators.
• Ensure quality control of project activities.
• Ensure proper quantitative reporting.
• Participate in the donor report writing.
• Identify lessons learned and develop case studies and success stories to capture qualitative outputs of the projects.
• Produce reports on MEAL findings and MEAL data.

B- MEAL Officer Qualifications:

• University Degree in statistics, demographics, research, ECD, or related fields.
• Additional certificate in MEAL statistics.
• Proven minimum 3 years of professional experience in the MEAL position.
• Very high organizational skills, analytical skills
• Knowledge of evaluation, data collection, and analysis methodologies.
• Experience in planning and managing surveys.
• High understanding of the project (design and implementation)
• Very Good written and verbal English skills
• High reporting skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Previously worked with donors
• Knowledge and experience with reporting and database systems.
• Very good writing skills in Arabic are a plus.
• Experience in ECD and Mental Health projects is a plus