فرص عمل لدى منظمة التضامن الدولية: مطلوب مسؤول/ة عن الرصد والتقييم والمساءلة والتعلم (MEAL Manager)

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

General objective:

• Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator and MEAL coordinator, the MEAL Manager will be responsible for SI monitoring and evaluation component to improve on-going programs, and to provide a better understanding of the humanitarian situation and its evolution through high quality assessments and reports.
• The MEAL Manager will supervise SI MEAL team present at base level.
• He/She will set up individual and/or team objectives and ensure the daily management of the team. He/she will be in charge of conducting regular capacity building trainings related to MEAL.
• The MEAL manager will ensure close coordination with the program managers in order to ensure regular feedback, to share information and build on lessons learned in SI programming strategy.

The main challenges:

• Adapt to a new management of MEAL department at coordination level.
• Increasingly hostile environment and the need to adapt to the context.

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

• Carry on the planned MEAL activities for the ongoing projects including PDMs, Assessments and Evaluations.
• Enhance and implement accountability tools and ensure all protection mainstreaming tools are in place.
• Conduct an FSL and WASH assessments in the Bekaa region to better guide SI’s intervention.

Responsibilities: 

Implementation and supervision of all MEAL activities

• In collaboration with the Field Coordinator, MEAL Coordinator and the program managers, prepare the MEAL Plan for on-going programmes and new programmes, including timeframe of activities, data collection methodology, tools to be used and expected delivery.
• In collaboration with the Field Coordinator, MEAL Coordinator and the program managers, ensure the follow-up of programs indicators by sampling, collecting and analysing data, guaranteeing quality data and reviewing reports.
• Support all programme teams in conducting monitoring surveys (review methodologies and provide necessary trainings).
• Produce monitoring and evaluation reports, including adapted recommendations, and disseminate the results through feedback sessions and visualisation techniques.
• Participate in base meetings and provide update on MEAL activities to all SI’s employees.

Context and needs assessments

• Adapt methodology and tools for specific Needs Assessments and context analysis
• Lead assessment team in quantitative and qualitative data collection
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data and produce high quality reports
• Conduct systematic review of situation analysis, combining internal and external data

Information management

• In close coordination with Information Management unit, Support implementation of a data management system to operationalize program and MEAL strategies; a system that informs planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the emergency response programme/s.

Accountability 

• Ensure and support implementation of Accountability systems that are compliant with SI protocols, and other relevant quality standards for emergency programming (e.g. SPHERE).
• Manage the Complaint Response Mechanism and referral system of SI mission (proper reception, logging, referral, follow up of the cases and feedbacks).

Learning – Institutional Knowledge Building

• Encourage learning based on best practices, lessons and feedback captured from beneficiaries to guide the design and implementation of SI programs.
• Collect internal and external data to produce IKB reports on specific issues.
• Work in close collaboration with Field Coordinator to provide inputs to inform SI strategy.

HR management

• Ensure daily follow-up of the MEAL team with weekly planning and objectives, administrative and logistical management.
• Make sure that new staffs are briefed on MEAL’s roles and responsibilities.
• Participate in the evaluation and in the assessment of the performance of collaborators under his/her supervision
• Identify training needs for MEAL team

Reporting / communication / representation

• Participate in writing project proposals and reports’ paragraphs on crosscutting issues and MEAL.
• Make sure the right formats and delays are respected.
• Represent SI when asked and/or delegated to do so.
• Upon request, develop articles, case studies and success stories.
• Share with the appropriate authority any information on the security context and any event which may have consequences on SI activities and team safety
• Support the dissemination of the achieved results, success stories and testimonies at international, national and local level, among partners and stakeholders.

POSITION OF THE POST IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART (hierarchical and functional relationships)

Under the hierarchical authority of: Field coordinator

Hierarchical authority over: Two MEAL Officers

Under the functional authority of: MEAL Coordinator

Functional authority over: –

PROFILE NEEDED

Studies:

Bachelor’s Degree or University degree in information management and systems, computer science, data science or related field.

Experience :

• At least 2-year experience in a similar position, for an INGO/NGO.
• At least 5 years working with an INGO/NGO within the MEAL department.
• Proven experience in team management.
• Experience in project management is an added value.
• Experience in implementing MEAL activities within the FSAL and WASH sectors is an added value.
• Experience with major humanitarian donors and donor compliance rules.
• Competency in using statistical software. EPI-Info, SPSS, and STATA are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Can write full narrative reports (needs assessments, internal reviews, progress reports) and executive summaries

Language :

ARABIC LANGUAGE: Fluent

ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Fluent

FRENCH LANGUAGE: None (a plus)

Qualifications 

Knowledge and technical skills:

• Knowledge of Humanitarian WASH and FSAL sectors.
• Knowledge of the key MEAL roles within the project cycle.
• Good knowledge of protection issues and protection mainstreaming.
• Excellent understanding of humanitarian principles, accountability, and do no harm.

Soft skills

• Excellent prioritization and organization skills to work independently.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
• Work accurately with close attention to details.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communications and diplomatic skills
• Strong capacities in team management including training and capacity building.
• Diplomacy, cultural sensitivity, negotiation skills.
• Motivation and commitment to humanitarian work and values

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post: 2300 USD as basic salary

Vacation: 1.75 paid leave per month

Social and medical cover