MEAL Coordinator

Background

Bayader for Environment & Development (Bayader) is a non – government organization established in 2007 aiming to develop the Palestinian community and society in Food security and Livelihood,  protection, community development, economic empowerment and emergency response & early recovery.

Bayader is working in the field of projects and community initiatives mainly in non-profit activities with community. For more information, please visit Bayader website: www.bayader.ps

Job summary:

Bayader in partnership with Catholic Relief Services CRS, is on the process to starts implementation of a project that provides rapid and responsive multi-purpose cash, food assistance, shelter and settlements (S&S), water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and protection support to conflict-affected communities in Gaza. The project’s goal is to ensure that conflict-affected households in Gaza meet their immediate needs and strengthen their capacity to shocks. Given the rapidly evolving emergency and changing security environment, a flexible approach is envisioned to be continually adapted in response to field conditions. The project’s objectives are:

1. Conflict-affected households meet their basic needs, including food.
2. Conflict-affected households live in safe and dignified shelters with access to WASH services.
3. Conflict-affected households have improved wellbeing through psychosocial support activities.

Bayader is seeking highly skilled staff to be hired for the following position:

Position Title: MEAL Coordinator – Part Time (70%)

# of Position Available: 1

Place: Bayader Office, Khan Younis

Reports To: Program Manager (PM)

Duration: 9 Months

Targeted Area: Khan Younis Area, currently at Almawassi and subject to change within Khan Younis area per the changed on security context.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate with the partner on developing and implement comprehensive monitoring and evaluation frameworks for the program, including performance indicators, data collection methodologies, and reporting systems.
• Lead and manage regular monitoring activities on full cooperation with the partner to track program progress against indicators, ensuring data accuracy, timeliness, and relevance.
• Conduct field visits and site inspections to gather data and verify project implementation.
• Prepare periodic M&E reports, including impact assessments, and present findings to program management.
• Oversee the design and implementation of data collection tools (surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews) and ensure their proper use by field staff.
• Lead data analysis efforts, ensuring that quantitative and qualitative data are processed in a meaningful way to guide decision-making.
• Ensure the maintenance of a robust and secure database system for storing project data.
• Develop and maintain accountability mechanisms, such as feedback and complaints systems, to ensure project responsiveness to beneficiaries.
• Ensure that feedback loops are established and that responses to community and stakeholder feedback are timely and appropriate.
• Promote adherence to accountability standards, such as Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), throughout project implementation.
• Facilitate the dissemination of lessons learned and best practices from project M&E activities to improve program design and implementation.
• Organize and participate in learning events, workshops, and training sessions to promote an evidence-based approach to programming.
• Support the integration of learning into project design and strategy development.
• Train and mentor project and field staff in M&E techniques, data collection methodologies, and the use of data for decision-making.
• Build the capacity of partners, local organizations, and stakeholders on MEAL practices.
• Ensure that staff have the tools, skills, and knowledge needed to implement MEAL systems effectively.
• Work closely with program managers, sector coordinators, and other relevant teams to ensure that M&E data informs project design, planning, and decision-making.
• Coordinate with external evaluators, donors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on M&E requirements and standards.
• Support proposal development by contributing to logframes, M&E plans, and indicator tracking tables.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors and internal management, including compliance with donor-specific M&E requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive reports based on M&E data, including program performance, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Lead on evaluations, both internal and external, including baseline studies, mid-term evaluations, and end-of-project reviews.
• Carry others tasks requested by Program Manager.

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Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from accreted university with at least good grade in social sciences, humanitarian studies, public health, engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of
• Experience working within the NGO sector at least 1 years and a strong background in initiating and implementing programs. 
• Ability to engage community key figures, potential stakeholders to forge productive working relationships,
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills, and proven ability to build effective working relationships with community stakeholders.
• Proven writing skills to prepare quality and analytical reports in English & Arabic.
• Ability to frequently travel to target locations as needed.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multi-tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven writing skills to prepare quality and analytical reports in English & Arabic.
• Must be available to work with varied schedules including extensive afternoons and weekends as needed,

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an online application HERE

• Deadline for submitting applications 13/10/2024 no later than 16:00 PM.
• Only complete applications (online application, CV, and references will be reviewed).
• Bayader for Environment & Development hiring, and employment procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• Bayader for Environment & Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, or disability status.
• Women, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply and to seek Bayader for Environment & Development support on the application process where additional accommodation is required.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• For any inquiries related to your application, please contact us with email: [email protected].