World Learning – Dirasa & Makani Programs - MERL Officer

The UNICEF-funded “Dirasa Program" & “Makani Program” aim to create for out-of-school children, multiple pathways that are flexible and responsive to each child’s unique learning needs. The program will be implemented in private /semi-private schools, community centers and is estimated to target out of school children and Retention support for students who are already enrolled in schools.
Scope:

The role supports the MERL Senior Officer with monitoring implementation, leading field data collection, and training the project team. Responsibilities include producing analytical reports, developing M&E tools, ensuring data quality, conducting field visits, documenting results, and reporting to UNICEF and WL. Additionally, the role assists in research design, data analysis, and other assigned tasks
This position is for a Lebanese national.

Main Responsibilities

• Support MERL Senior Officer with implementing indicator-based monitoring (surveys, observation tools). Lead on all field data collection exercises
• Train and support project team including facilitators to conduct surveys and observations in schools
• Track the project deliverables and indicators, flagging any issues and concerns
• Produce analytical qualitative and quantitative reports
• Assist the project team in documenting lessons learnt and report
• Develop M&E tools as needed
• Clean data and enter database and alert management to data quality issues.
• Conduct regular field visits to oversee routine program monitoring activities. Ensure the quality and relevance of the project’s monitoring and evaluation design. Document qualitative data, success stories and lessons learned.
• Document M&E results and produce periodic reports required by UNICEF and WL.
• Report on the indicators in a timely manner.
• Assist in designing and conducting research.
• Assist the various program teams in data analysis.
• Perform additional tasks as needed and requested

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences and/or Statistics or relevant degree.
• Competence in qualitative and quantitative study design and implementation
• Extensive experience with monitoring program implementation using qualitative and quantitative approaches
• Demonstrated experience using data analysis packages such SPSS and database management systems, preferably Access
• Experience in developing and coordinating data collection, processing and analysis systems
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating education and/or community development programs strongly preferred
• Excellent Arabic language skills (Reading /Writing) and foreign language skills French or English
• Excellent computer skills (outlook, excel, word, PowerPoint, video conferencing and online learning platforms).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Assess challenges and make advised decisions.
• Commitment to work under pressure and to deliver within timelines.
• Capacity to prioritize and good planning skills.
• Capacity to work with different groups of people.
• Capacity to report with evidence on indicators.

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