The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for designing and implementing the Performance Management Plan (PMP) for the various emergency response projects in response to the Syrian crisis to be implemented in Lebanon. This currently includes two projects, but the portfolio is anticipated to expand in the coming months.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Design the PMPs for each project. • Manage the implementation for the project’s approved PMP. • Schedule and manage internal evaluations with the purpose of gauging impact of projects. • Provide information based on ongoing implementation of the PMP on a quarterly basis to program management team, HQ, and relevant donors. • Ensure integrity and sound design for the collection of data feeding into the PMPs. • Ensure staff at all levels of program implementation are trained and prepared to fulfill their roles in reporting. • Maintain effective communication with RI’s HQ and management team regarding monitoring and evaluation of RI’s projects in Lebanon. • Perform other duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS &REQUIREMENTS: This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment. • Master’s degree in a relevant field or Bachelors degree with commensurate work experience; • Minimum of five years professional experience in monitoring and evaluation of USAID, EU and/or U.N.-funded projects. • Solid background and knowledge of reporting regulations for various donors; • Proven data collection and data management experience; • Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required; • English and Arabic fluency required; • Strong English writing skills required; • Experience in leading trainings on monitoring and evaluation implementation for staff a plus; • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently; • Experience working in post-conflict environment a plus; • Experience working with refugee populations in emergency response context a plus; • Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail.
How to apply:
Application Procedure: To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, 3 professional supervisory references (whom we may contact after a second interview) with the date of availability tohrdevelopment@ri.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The email subject line MUST include the following to be considered: “Monitoring and Evaluation Officer –Lebanon”
