Monitoring and Evaluation Learning (MEL) Assistant

This position is responsible for collecting qualitative and quantitative information from activities carried out by the program in generating reports, supporting with identifying lessons learned and keeping track of successes of activities. The MEL Assistant will coordinate closely with the Program Development Officer (PDO) and Field Coordinators (FCs) to ensure the constant updating of information in the database of the program, obtaining information of impacts / effects of activities and identifying positive and negative results, and producing communication and knowledge products. The MEL Assistant also will provide the information required by the Communications and Outreach Officer reporting and documenting activities. The MEL Assistant will also provide feedback to the whole program team, in conceptualization and activities’ evaluations, to ensure that they contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in the strategic framework of the program. This position reports to the MEL Manager and will be based in Ramallah.

Responsibilities:

• In coordination with the program team and supervisor, develop the monitoring and evaluation plans at the activity level.
• Monitor and document the progress and lessons learned of activities using the program’s database, particularly contributing with activity notes.
• Begin activity evaluation actions (workshops, focus groups, interviews, round tables, surveys, etc.) as agreed upon with the M&E team.
• Assist in designing and implementing initiatives to strengthen the project’s approach to M&E, including adoption of standardized indicators, indicator tracking tools, and innovative evaluation approaches.
• Submit monitoring and evaluation reports for activities or groups of activities, as required by the supervisor.
• Upload relevant information for M&E purposes onto the database, including quantitative indicators, reports, photographs, and any other relevant information.
• Regularly visit partners, beneficiaries and activities to evaluate the progress and impact of the activities.
• Prepare site visit reports in the format required by the supervisor.
• Document relevant anecdotes and quotes from partners and beneficiaries during activity implementation.
• Perform activity evaluations, identifying the results and lessons learned, as required.
• Constantly share the lessons learned of the activities with the entire program team.
• Help build the capacity and provide technical assistance to partners and grantees in monitoring, evaluation, and learning techniques.
• Provide the Communications and Outreach Officer with the information required to develop program reports.
• Perform other tasks as requested.

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

· Bachelor's degree in economics, political science, government, or a related field required.

·  Minimum three (3) years professional work experience required.

· Professional work experience in monitoring and evaluating programs, social projects, and/or public policies, with USAID experience preferred.

· Professional work experience in research with qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies (statistics or econometrics), including developing research reports required.

· Prior professional work experience with NGOs, international contractors, multilateral institutions and/or international cooperation agencies preferred.

· Knowledge of and experience with developing and evaluating stabilization or rapid response projects preferred.

· Proficiency in MS Office (advanced level with Excel) required.

· Rigorous time management and activity organization required.

· Ability to maintain confidential information and work with a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds required.

· Ability to travel to project sites as needed required.  Determination, commitment, efficiency creativity and adaptability required.

· Excellent communication skills as well as: a) proactive problem-solving abilities independently and with teams, b) a strong service orientation, and c) inter-personal skills, self-awareness and emotional intelligence required.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and proficiency in English required.

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