The Country MEAL Officer is responsible for implementing and maintaining the country monitoring and evaluation methodologies across JRS projects. The Country MEAL Officer will oversee the projects’ M&E plans in Lebanon, including roll out of data collection tools, staff follow-up and support, data cleaning, data documentation and the production of reports within JRS Lebanon. The Officer will supervise the accuracy of Projects data collected and drafted reports. S/he works closely with the Country MEAL Coordinator, Project Managers, and field staff (coordinators and officers).

Main Responsibilities of the Position

1- Implementation and supervision of M&E activities:

Track progress against project targets in collaboration with the Country MEAL Coordinator and Project teams, according to the available M&E Plan for ongoing projects, ensuring the appropriate application of tools and data collection methodologies.
Monitor the implementation of on-going and new projects and assure their adherence to the agreed processes and procedures: in collaboration with the Project team ensure the follow-up of projects indicators by sampling, collecting and reviewing data, guaranteeing quality data and reviewing reports.
Ensure quality tracking of project output and outcome, including tools to assess impact of activities and beneficiary satisfaction (e.g. survey questionnaires, focus group discussions, key informant interviews and analysis plans); Support all project teams in conducting monitoring and evaluation assessment and baselines.
Ensure accurate and timely collection, entry, and maintenance of data in relevant trackers and databases.
Ensure and support implementation of Accountability systems (complaint desk…).
Conduct field visits and spot checks, and fills visits reports.
Submit monthly reports of M&E progress and updates across all projects.

2- Support programming work of JRS at the country level:

Coordinate with the Country MEAL Coordinator to plan for JRS projects within Lebanon, especially regarding the needs assessments.
Provide needed figures for the mid-year and annual project reports prepared by the Projects.
Ensure prompt execution of other tasks which are within the ambit of the position which may be requested by the Country MEAL Coordinator or Country Director.

3- Care for staff:

Coordinate with the Country MEAL Coordinator and Programmes Officer to train field project staff on M&E and reporting skills.

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Public Health, Development Sciences, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of M&E experience in a humanitarian context.
Knowledge of project cycle management, Sphere standards, and MHPSS, Education, and Livelihoods.
Experience in assessment tools, database management, and data collection and analysis.
Strong knowledge of SPSS and MS Office.
Good command of Arabic and English.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and coordination skills.
Knowledge of donor requirements and the Middle East humanitarian context.
High level of confidentiality and ability to travel between Beqaa and Beirut.

Core Values and Ethics:

Commitment to JRS’s mission, vision, and values.
Ability to communicate and promote JRS’s commitment to accompanying and serving vulnerable communities and advocating for their right to protection and a life in dignity.
Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism in all aspects of work.
Handles sensitive information with discretion and maintains confidentiality at all times.
Treats others with respect, values diversity and inclusion, and works effectively with people from different background.

Applications are to be sent by email to [email protected], marked "Country MEAL Officer - Bekaa" in the subject line. The CV should be in English and to be sent as word or pdf attachment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining JRS.

Recruitment shall be subject to open competition without regard to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and beliefs, and to political affiliation, social status, mother tongue and ethnic. Talents acquisition shall be made taking into account the importance of recruiting and maintaining a geographically diverse and gender-balanced workforce.

At the heart of our efforts is our engagement with marginalised and displaced communities, especially with vulnerable adults and children. These groups are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse, and other forms of gender-based violence. JRS is committed to the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) of all JRS beneficiaries by JRS personnel. JRS has zero tolerance towards all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment and takes seriously all concerns and complaints about SEAH by JRS personnel.