Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Coordinator

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

ROLE PURPOSE:

The MEAL Coordinator will work closely with MEAL team and program teams on tasks mainly related to coordination with external evaluator (s), researchers; coordination on specific MEAL functions with other units and departments; and documentation of evidence in support of MEAL reporting on results for strengthening the MEAL functions across all the programs and area offices throughout Save the Children Lebanon. 

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to : MEAL Manager

Reporting to: N/A

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Work closely with MEAL team and program teams to coordinate the implementation of assigned tasks by the MEAL Manager
• Coordinate the implementation of capacity building trainings for the MEAL as well as program staff at different levels in order to ensure that staff understand the MEAL approach fully, including their roles and responsibilities.
• Contribute to the development of MEAL monthly and annual plans
• Coordinate with partners (implementing partners) in what relates to implementation of MEAL functions and support the field MEAL Field Staff in MEAL capacity building for partners in compliance with the SC standards and requirements.
• Advocate and promote MEAL system across the organization that includes optimizing effectiveness, efficiency, accountability, and transparency.
• Responsible for coordinating the implementation of the internal and external evaluation activities related to the Save the Children grants and programs including baselines, midterm reviews, end of project reviews and real time reviews and evaluations. 
• Responsible for coordinating the implementation of the internal and external research activities and studies.
• Responsible to ensure efficient, readable and accessible MEAL documentation system to support evidence based MEAL functions and MEAL reporting.
• Ensure proper documentation of the learning resulting from the MEAL processes including researches and evaluations.
• Liaise with other units and departments within save the children country office to ensure proper coordination is maintained as needed to ensure efficient completion of specific MEAL functions

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• University Degree in social sciences or equivalent
• Three years of experience and knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and Learning approach and system
• At least 5 years of related work experience, preferably 3 years within the field of monitoring, evaluation accountability and learning
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent inter-personal and team work skills
• Proven experience of establishing coordination mechanisms
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written skills in local Arabic language and excellent written and spoken English
• Skills and experience in statistics and quantitative, qualitative analysis will be a plus
• Excellent Computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Word, and ability to use computer programs to collect, document and share accountability and CFM system results.
• Willing to undertake filed visits
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s MEAL approach, aims, values and principles

Desirable

• Previous experience with Save the Children programs, within MEAL is a plus.
• Ability to work in challenging and complex environments.
• Commitment  to  and  understanding  of  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches.