MEL Lead - MADAD

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MEL Lead - MADAD page is loadedMEL Lead - MADADMEL Lead - MADADlocationsMansourieh, Lebanon time typeFull time posted onPosted 3 Days Ago job requisition idR7416 With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable childrens life stories! Employee Contract Type: Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)JOB PURPOSEFunded by the European Unions (EU) MADAD Trust Fund, the Youth RESOLVE 2 consortium (composed of the Development for People and Nature Association, GAME, Utopia and World Vision as consortium lead agency) aims to empower youth to contribute to social stability in Lebanon through the establishment of youth committees to foster active participation in decision-making processes and means of advocacy on both local and national levels. In addition, peacebuilding through sports activities will be part of the programme. Through its various activities, the action aims to improve the capacity of 151.000 targeted refugees and host communities across Beirut & Mt. Lebanon, North & Central Bekaa, the South and Tripoli. The MEAL lead is responsible to implement a functional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) system of the Youth RESOLVE 2 consortium. He/she leads the implementation and follow-up of the MEAL plan for the project in coordination with consortium partners. The MEL Lead works with the project team and partners leading the implementation of the projects baseline and evaluation, as well as the implementation of standardized MEAL processes and tools for all partners at field level. In addition, the MEL Lead is responsible to lead the consortiums technical MEAL Working Group to inform various consortium management fora, contribute to reporting efforts and is the focal person for the donors MEAL counterpart.MAJOR RESPONSIBILTIESLead on the field level implementation of the baseline and Evaluation * Draft ToRs in collaboration with the Senior MEL coordinator* Lead procurement process as per procurement policies and requirements including bids and finalizing the recruitment of the consultant.* Support the Senior MEL coordinator in reviewing bids and finalizing the recruitment of the consultant* Follow up on the daily tasks of the consultant, as per set work plan* Review the reports completed by the consultant Lead on the output level monitoring based on the MEAL framework at consortium level * For all partners, develop appropriate data collection tools for output level report (including pre/post test) in consultation with WVLs Senior MEL coordinator and the Information Management Coordinator as well as consortium partners* Coordination and follow-up on consortium-wide monitoring and evaluation activities* Build capacity of project teams and partners to complete the data collection tools and report appropriately in the ITT and other reporting tools* Review ITT and ensure IM is provided with accurate data to feed into the projects beneficiaries database on a monthly basis* For pre/post test, train project teams and partners on data collection tools, perform spot checks and data cleaning, and ensuring quality before submitting to relevant donor* Coordinate with the Accountability unit of all partners during field work to unify processes and increase efficiency* Support the Chief of Party in organizing Lessons Learned events by providing the adequate data and drafting the LLE report* Support Chief of Party in progress reporting to donor by providing adequate MEAL information. Lead on the consortium MEAL Working Group (WG) * Facilitate monthly WG meetings* Ensure adequate participation of relevant consortium members* Ensure consensus on MEAL related decisions and implementation of these decisions in the WG in coordination with the Chief of Party* Report WG outcomes to Chief of Party Perform other duties as required * Attend and participate in WVLs spiritual nurture and other organizational events* Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture* Report CP incidents as per the safeguarding policy guidelines.* Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager* Perform other duties as assigned by Line ManagerKNOWELEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR RO* Minimum three years of experience in working in a relief or development NGO with a focus on M&E processes - preferably in both response and development settings.* Experience in design and implementation of M&E systems, including qualitative and quantitative approaches to baselines, monitoring and evaluations is required* Experience in working with different partners and, ideally, in a consortium context.* Good working knowledge of statistical packages (Excel, etc.) is required* Very good knowledge of ODK database/SMAP server* Expert data handling skills (classification, categorizing, tabulation etc.) and demonstrates diligence in data management* Good knowledge of information presentation techniques (graphing, charting, tabling etc.) and interpreting them* Information dissemination skills is required* Good knowledge of and experience with humanitarian guidelines and principles.* Ability to work effectively under pressure* Organization, planning, and time management skills* Detailed oriented and able to verify data quality* Communicates with integrity to different stakeholders (strong interpersonal skills)* Good contextual knowledge of local community and social/cultural constraints, realities and organizational relationships* Ability to understand, explain and contextualize MEAL tools* High level communications skills* Ability to build positive relationships in a cross cultural environment* BS Degree in international development, international relations, public health, nutrition, statistics, community development, or other relevant discipline is required* Valid driving license (in Lebanon) for more than 2 years is required* Preferred working knowledge of statistical packages (SPSS etc.)* Understanding of work dynamics in a consortium context* Understands fundraising, relief, development and advocacy issues, including operational consequences* Understands international standards in humanitarian protection and accountability (e.g. HAP, SPHERE, Red Cross Code of Conduct, etc)* The position requires ability to attend and participate in capacity building opportunities, trainings and meetings locally and internationally as required by the organization* Preferred experience working in multiple areas across Lebanon, including one or more of Akkar, Bekaa, Beirut and South areas.* The position requires a minimum of 30% field-based in the South, North and Bekaa.* Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster.* The position requires availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally. Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants OnlyOur vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Learn more about our work at . Our people are our greatest asset. Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive Total Rewards packa

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