MEAL Officer

Al- Tawasol Forum Society is an NGO, registered with the Palestinian Interior Ministry holds a certificate of registration number 7536, was established in 2006 to activate the role of women, youth, children and the elderly and to integrate them into their societies.

Position Title: MEAL Officer

Position Type: Part time (40%)

Location: AlTawasol Forum Society (TFS)

Duration: 10 months

Starting Date: As Soon As Possible

The MEAL Officer, under the supervision of Executive Manager, is responsible for carrying out and developing, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities in the organization.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Developing MEAL system, including designing a framework for the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and Learning of the project activities and defining methodologies for collecting data that will be used for monitoring the effective implementation.
• Supports the development of MEAL tools and supervises quality data collection.
• Keep accurate records of data, activities, and Community/beneficiaries’ participation in monitoring activities.
• Ensure that data is collected and recorded ethically and within the remits of TFS policy on confidentiality and consent.
• Ensures data quality measures implemented during data flow process and meeting the standards.
• Supports the use of information, communication, and technology for development to advance MEAL objectives.
• Leads quantitative and qualitative data analyses and reflective discussions on ongoing monitoring data.
• Develops and implements activities according to MEAL plan.
• Ensures accountability to targeted beneficiaries, supporting the use of Feedback and Response Mechanism.
• Supports the capacity development of TFS and partner staff in MEAL competencies by providing coaching, accompaniment, and training.
• Supports project evaluations and reviews as required.
• Conducts regular field visits as key task of the MEAL Department to all running activities and develop the required field reports.
• Integrates protection and gender perspectives in all areas of work, to ensure equal participation of women, men, boys and girls, and people with disabilities in data collection processes.
• Participates in projects’ specific assessments (baseline, end line) and a multi-sectorial needs assessment and support in beneficiary selection process.
• Develops information materials for Complaints Feedback and Response Mechanisms.
• Manages the beneficiary feedback mechanism by receiving and filing complaints based on the pre-established protocols.
• Keeps complaints records confidential and only accessible to relevant staff according to the internal feedback mechanism guidelines.
• Identifies and documents lessons learned, generates best practices.
• Participates/facilitates in internal projects evaluations and learning reviews that are intended for lessons learned and operational decision making.
• Prepares regular monitoring reports including ongoing data analysis with status of implementation progress.
• Prepares Focus Group Discussion and other qualitative reports.
• Performs any other duties related as may be assigned.

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Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or its equivalent in Monitoring and evaluation, social sciences, Research, Engineering, Management, or any other relevant field.

Education:

• Minimum of 3 years’ practical experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning and results-based management with excellent theoretical knowledge about MEAL requirements.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in reporting using results-based management principles.

Language:

• Fluency in English (verbal and written).

Previous Experience:

• Experience in project’s proposal & report writings; planning; implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in and commitment to participatory management and maintaining a supportive, open environment to ensure the transferring of knowledge & development of all staff.
• Strong conceptual knowledge about results frameworks and logic models.
• Experience with designing and facilitating MEAL meeting and events, such as data analysis and interpretation workshops. 
• Experience in MEAL capacity strengthening, including facilitating training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis using Excel and SPSS through good statistical methods and techniques.
• Experience in database development/management.

Knowledge and skills:

• Confident user of MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI), knowledge and use of other statistical packages is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with strong personality.
• Excellent planning and administration skills.
• Initiative, self-reliant and cooperative.
• Excellent time, organizational management skills and motivation.
• Excellent ability to work under pressure and carry out multiple tasks.