Monitoring and Evaluation Manager - International Rescue Committee - Lebanon

Job Description:
The M&E Manager will oversee the project’s M&E plan, including the design and roll out of data collection tools, staff training, data analysis and the production of report.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably with expertise in cash assistance and livelihoods programming. The M&E Manager will lead the design of the program’s M&E framework and tools, ensuring that the impact of the project is effectively tracked, documented and shared.

SCOPE OF WORK: The M&E Manager on the project team will be responsible for developing baseline, mid- and end- evaluation methodologies. The M&E Manager will also oversee the successful implementation of the M&E plan throughout the life of the program, serving as a liaison between education and protection M&E Officers. Education and protection officers working in and with target communities will be the primary actors in data collection and day-to-day monitoring.
The main objective of this position is: Ensure that data on program beneficiaries, processes, progress and performance are effectively collected, entered, analyzed and documented, in a way to inform timely decision making and the adoption of sound corrective measures.

Position reports to: Education Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop the program M&E framework in consultation with the Education Coordinator and the Senior Education Manager, and revise it periodically as required and based on lessons learned
- Develop baseline, mid-term and end-line assessment tools including data collection instruments (e.g. survey questionnaires, focus group discussions, key informant interviews), analysis plans and data entry spreadsheets. Tools shall allow tracking impact on beneficiaries, attendance of children, improved knowledge, improved social and emotional wellbeing;
- Lead and supervise data collection at the field level, by making sure that data collection is organized and that is delivered as per action plans and according to high quality standards;
- Analyze assessment data, based on the analysis plan and produce statistics and charts and ensure the results feed meaningfully into program design and implementation plans
- Assist the Education Coordinator in drafting baseline and analysis reports based on the assessment findings, and participate in identifying program corrective measures as required
- Develop and maintain the beneficiary databases, according to activity info disaggregation of data, and ensure that number to beneficiaries is timely tracked and information is shared with other organizations operating in the same geographical areas, in order to develop synergies, avoid duplication and maximize outreach and coverage of affected populations’ needs
- Liaise with research and academic institutions as necessary to create knowledge base from program’s activities;

REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Arts or Science in social science, pedagogy, education, or related field
- Certification or specific training in Statistics and/or Data Management highly preferred
- Proficiency in the use of statistical methods for socio-economic research
- At least 3 years of relevant working experience in the area of M&E
- Demonstrated experience in developing assessment tools (e.g. questionnaires, focus group discussions)
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in developing and managing databases
- Demonstrated experience and capacity in conducting field-level data collection and data entry
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in data analysis
- Previous experience in drafting reports
- Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility
- INGO experience preferred
- Personal qualities: works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
- Fluency in English required, written and oral; knowledge of Arabic preferred

Travel and other requirements: The position will be based in Beirut, with regular travel required between the two governorates.

rouba.trabolsi@rescue.org