Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the MEAL coordinator/Officer, the MEAL Volunteer will support field monitoring, data collection, data quality assurance, analysis, reporting, and learning activities across projects.
A. Data Collection and Field Monitoring
- Conduct quantitative data collection, including satisfaction surveys and post-distribution monitoring (PDM).
- Support qualitative data collection as a facilitator or note-taker during focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs).
- Conduct field monitoring visits and quality benchmark assessments using approved tools and checklists.
- Ensure ethical data collection, informed consent, confidentiality, and compliance with safeguarding procedures.
B. Data Management and Quality Assurance
- Validate and clean databases and KoboToolbox data exports.
- Review and organize qualitative notes to ensure completeness, accuracy, and clear documentation of findings.
C. Data Analysis and Reporting
- Support quantitative analysis using Excel and statistical software such as SPSS or Stata, including descriptive statistics, disaggregation, cross-tabulations, and basic statistical tests.
- Support qualitative analysis by organizing findings into themes, identifying patterns, and summarizing key insights.
- Prepare tables, charts, and summaries to support data interpretation and reporting.
- Contribute to drafting outcome-level analysis reports, PDM reports, lessons learned reports, and other MEAL deliverables.
D. Accountability and Learning
- Attend lessons learned workshops, taking structured notes and documenting key findings, lessons learned, and action points.
Qualifications & Experience:
- University degree master’s degree or ongoing studies in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Public Health, or a related field.
- Previous experience or practical exposure to MEAL, research, data collection, or monitoring, preferably within an NGO or humanitarian context.
- Experience in quantitative data collection and qualitative facilitation or note-taking is an asset.
- Basic knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including descriptive statistics, data disaggregation, and thematic analysis.
- Familiarity with KoboToolbox, Microsoft Excel, and statistical software such as SPSS or Stata.
- Good writing skills and the ability to synthesize data and findings into clear reports.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and good organizational and time-management skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with diverse communities.
- Good working knowledge of English.
- Willingness to travel to project locations in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, and the South, as required.
- Commitment to confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding, accountability, and ethical research practices.
- Proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Working Arrangements:
- Working hours are flexible and will be communicated according to the requirements and timelines of each assigned task.
- Remote work is possible for tasks that do not require physical presence in the field or office. In case of field work, travel will be though Save The Children Vehicle.
- Preference will be given to candidates who are available between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM to facilitate communication and coordination with MEAL and programme staff.
