MEAL Officer

Fixed-term (United Kingdom), Full-time · Beirut office, North office

Your mission

Monitoring and Evaluation standards, guidelines, methods and tools
· Collaborate with the MEAL unit in developing and implementing MEAL frameworks and tools for projects and programs in line with the global monitoring framework
· Ensure data collection is in line with the project framework and highlight periodically any missing information to project managers
· Track, analyze and report project performance against targets and indicators to the project manager.
· Conduct field observation visits and generate reports accordingly.
· Produce timely and accurate MEAL reports, highlighting project achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
· Ensure before implementation project participants outreach fit the project selection criteria
Internal and External Collaboration and Support
· Support program staff and local partners in the implementation of MEAL tools;
· Participate in meetings with program staff to reflect on findings and agree on action plans.
Data Information Management
· Develop and maintain databases to store project data.
· Ensure accurate and secure data collection, storage, and retrieval systems.
· Analyze data to generate insights and trends that support project evaluation and learning
Capacity Building
· Provide training and mentor to project staff members on roles and responsibilities in line with project frameworks
· Build the capacity of staff and partner organizations on MEAL systems and processes
Accountability and Learning
· Ensure global accountability tools and drop out assessments are implemented in projects, analyzed, and reported
· Prepare and take part in the organization learning sessions
· Design, conduct and analyze needs assessment tools, including focus group discussions, key informative interviews and surveys when required

Your profile

The purpose of the MEAL Officer position is to actively support War Child Holland’s MEAL practices by conducting field visits, setting up information management systems, validating, and collecting data, as well as analyzing and generating reports as needed. The MEAL Officer will also support in building the competencies of staff, partners and relevant actors in programs and projects.
Position within the organization
The MEAL Officer is part of the MEAL Unit and reports directly to the MEAL Manager. S/he works especially closely with other staff of the MEAL Unit, Project Managers/Coordinators, technical officers and local project partners and communities. S/he helps ensure that the MEAL processes and systems meet and in line with the needs of War Child, donors, and beneficiaries. This is a field position with majority time spent in field locations across Lebanon.
Knowledge and experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, or a related field.
· Proficiency in MEAL tools and methodologies, including logical frameworks, theory of change, and outcome mapping
· Minimum 2 years of active MEAL experience in social development programming and in conducting field-level data collection, data entry and data analysis required;
· Proven ability to meet tight deadlines with an emphasis on producing quality products;
· Experience in data analysis and assessments preferred;
· Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, OneDrive, SharePoint, Power BI, Kobo Toolbox.
Skills
· Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English, both required;
· Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
· Openness to working with refugees and host communities;
· Excellent coordination, team work skills and flexibility;
· Strong reporting and writing skills;
· Able to quickly identify needs / gaps and work towards solutions;
· Good problem solving skills;
· Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, maintains close working relationships with local authorities, international NGOs, and local NGOs and associations.
· Cultural sensitivity;
· Commitment to high level of confidentiality with sensitive information.

What we offer

Location : This role is to be based in one of the following War Child country office: Lebanon.
Applicants must be able to travel between Beirut and Tripoli Offices.
War Child does not offer relocation.
Salary and benefits are in line with your residing country and contracting office, we offer local packages, local T&C's will apply.
Type of Contract :
Local contract with salary and secondary labour conditions based on the in-country salary scale, local T&C's will apply.
Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity building and growth, both within the role and through War Child’s broader network.
Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change.
Equal Opportunities: War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying within our organization

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About us

About us
The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. War Child has a presence in 19 countries: Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, Colombia, Burundi, DR Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Ukraine, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes https://www.warchild.net/

Safeguarding
War Child is committed to humanitarian values, standards and norms and we expect the same from job applicants. War Child is especially committed to safeguarding the children and youth we support and doesn’t tolerate any form of abuse. Because we want to prevent and deter any actions that place children and youth at risk, conduct references are an important part of our recruitment procedure. As part of the selection process, War Child will request standardized references in accordance with the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and a recent Criminal Records statement.
The safety of children is essential to War Child. War Child does not tolerate or accept any form of abuse. This subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures.

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