MEAL Manager

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- MEAL ManagerCompany: Industry: Non-Profit and Social Services Job Location: Amman, Jordan Career Level: Intermediate (Experienced non manager) Date Posted: 24-05-2022 Ref. Number: 151439 Years of Experience 3 - 16MEAL Manager and RequirementsMEAL Manager - Middle East (MEAL: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning)Position Type: Full time, exempt (not eligible to receive overtime pay) Target Start Date: June 15th, 2022. Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Location: Middle East (Palestine, Jordan) Reports to: Sr. Director of Field Operations (HQ). Position Description United Palestinian Appeal (UPA) www.upaconnect.org is seeking an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, in the Middle East. The Manager is primarily responsible for establishing and overseeing a functional MEAL system for all UPA programs and projects. H/She will play an important role in improving information management, data quality, and data analysis, and will strengthen knowledge sharing and learning across the organization. H/She will assume responsibility for full-cycle monitoring and evaluation of UPAs programs, working with staff and/or consultants on developing appropriate methodologies and tools to design and execute evaluations. MAIN RESPNSIBILITIES 1. Develop, implement, and assess monitoring frameworks for existing and new UPA programs and projects, as needed. 2. Contribute to the development of annual work plans to identify project objectives and ensure inclusion of M&E activities 3. Lead data analysis and develop databases and tracking tools as needed to demonstrate the effectiveness of programs and projects. 4. Oversee and conduct statistical analysis to build evidence-based programming and inform decision making. 5. Work and train field operations teams to track program/project indicators and make necessary adjustments, as needed. 6. Prepare high quality reports for internal and external purposes on a timely manner. 7. Capture and document lessons learned, and champion the scaling up of best practices with field operations team. 8. Provide technical guidance and support to project and partner organizations in developing M&E systems and activities, and provide training as needed. 9. Support the development, design, and writing of proposals and concept notes by providing feedback on and/or developing monitoring and evaluation plans and results frameworks. 10. Drive project assessments, baseline/endline surveys, and other analytic or evaluations processes for active programs/projects. 11. Lead the development of the risk assessments at the country, program, and project levels. 12. Lead internal project evaluation efforts, and follow up with contractors on external evaluations, ensuring quality and timely evaluations, that inform future projects and strategies. 13.Support recruitment and training of new M&E staff in the field offices, and consultants (i.e., evaluations), as needed. 14. Other tasks as assigned by supervisor. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS 1. Bachelors degree required, Masters degree in business administration, statistics, or international development, preferred. 2. Minimum of 3 years of Monitoring and Evaluation experience, working with humanitarian and development organization. 3. Knowledge and training in Monitoring, Evaluation, and learning. 4. Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies 5. Fluency in English and Arabic; excellent written and oral communication skills, including facilitation and cross-cultural communication. 6. Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills 7. Willingness and ability to travel independently in the Middle East Region, up to 15%. 8. Computer proficiency in Windows environment (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and preferably SPSS or similar statistical software. 9. Knowledge of Facebook analytics is a plus. Application Process To apply, send a cover letter and resume to employment@upaconnect.org with MEAL Manager position in the subject line. The deadline for applications is June 3, 2022, at 11:59pm, ET. About UPA United Palestinian Appeal (UPA) www.upaconnect.org is a 501(c) (3) New York-registered nonprofit organization, with headquarters in Washington, DC, and works in the occupied Palestinian territories and refugee camps in Jordan and Lebanon. Established in 1978 by Palestinian-American professionals, UPA was conceived as a non-political, non-sectarian organization that would help Palestinians meet their relief and development needs. Company: Industry: Non-Profit and Social Services Job Location: Amman, Jordan Career Level: Intermediate (Experienced non manager) Date Posted: 24-05-2022 Ref. Number: 151439 Years of Experience 3 - 16

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