Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist

Project Description: 

CNFA is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a Monitoring, Evaluation, and learning (MEL) Specialist position for the USAID Effective Management of Irrigation Water Activity. The purpose of this activity will be to work with farmers in the West Bank and Gaza (WBG) to improve climate-resilient conservation and management of freshwater resources and associated ecosystems by increasing the availability, quality, and environmental resilience of drinking water supply sources. The duration of this Activity will be four years. 

Position Description:

Reporting to the MEL Director, the MEL Specialist will be responsible for supporting and monitoring activities at the field level. S/he will oversee grantees meeting milestones before payments and collect and transmit frontline data and program feedback for MEL. The MEL Specialist is based in West Bank.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Data Collection:

• Work collaboratively with the MEL Director to coordinate and streamline the data collection process from Program beneficiaries.
• Ensure optimal response rates by following up on late surveys, verifying submitted data, and engaging in follow-up processes to confirm reported data for enhanced data quality.
• Ensure accurate and high-quality data entry for both qualitative and quantitative data collected, adhering to data entry templates.
• Support the facilitation of data collection for mid-term and final evaluation processes, coordinating both external and internal evaluation activities.
• Gather and record geographical coordinates using GIS technology for specified field locations.

2. Engagement with Program Team:

• Assist the MEL Director in liaising with the Program team to facilitate necessary engagement with project stakeholders for effective MEL activities.
• Support the project team in drafting relevant work plans aligned with the project's annual targets and priorities.

3. Engagement with Project Beneficiaries and Stakeholders:

• Conduct field visits and spot checks, in coordination with the MEL Director, to observe progress, determine achievements, and support the project's learning efforts.
• Provide support in preparing and conducting learning and engagement activities at the community level.
• Provide support to beneficiaries regarding reporting requirements, addressing questions, collecting feedback, and addressing concerns.
• Provide support during site visits, delivering relevant information on assigned projects for Program Management, USAID representatives, and other interested parties, as requested.

5. Reporting:

• Collaborate with the MEL Director to gather essential data for reporting from the project team and beneficiaries, ensuring a timely and high-quality reporting process.
• Ensure timely updates for trackers, databases, and indicators with the necessary data to accurately reflect progress for each reporting period and provide up-to-date progress information to management.

6. Success Stories and Media Data:

• In coordination with MEL Director and Communication Specialist, support in nominating and capturing data required to produce success stories, case studies, videos, and data for project reports, social media platforms, and website.

7. Ad Hoc Responsibilities:

• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities related to MEL, as assigned by the supervisor.