Data Quality Assurance Officer – National Position
Beirut
- Organization: Malteser International
- Location: Beirut
- Grade:
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Occupational Groups:
- Statistics
- Education, Learning and Training
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Internal audit, Investigation and Inspection
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Supply Chain
- Ombudsman and Ethics
- Closing Date:
Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.
In the Middle East Region, MI is operating in the context of the humanitarian crisis in Syria since 2012 implementing emergency relief measures in Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon and since 2014 in Iraq. Malteser International’s programs cover needs mainly in the health sector and are mostly partner implemented. In Lebanon, Malteser International works in partnership with the “Order of Malta Lebanon (OML)” to implement a multi-annual program funded by the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) to strengthen health, social and agro- humanitarian services provided by OML across Lebanon.
In support of this partner program and to reinforce MEA and quality assurance in data management capacities of our local partner OML in Beirut, Lebanon, Malteser International is looking for a Data Quality Assurance Officer - National Position.
As the Data Quality Assurance Officer, you will ensure that the program data collected, managed, and reported by our partner organization is accurate, reliable, timely, and aligned with internal and donor reporting standards. You will report to the Grants Manager at MI and support the partner in strengthening MEAL and data management systems, improving the overall quality of evidence used for decision-making, accountability, and learning.
Your responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a reliable Data Quality Assurance (DQA) system, including tools and checklists aligned with the partner’s database
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program data against donor logframes and indicator targets
- Conduct regular data quality assessments and validation exercises with the partner’s MEAL team
- Monitor project implementation progress and provide recommendations when deviations occur
- Train partner MEAL and field staff on data collection, data quality, and results-based management
- Conduct monitoring visits to project sites for data verification and improvement
- Support the partner in cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting data to strengthen evidence-based decision-making
- Verify data for donor reporting, ensuring compliance with MI and donor data protection requirements
Your profile:
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Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Monitoring & Evaluation, Information Management, or related field /or Bachelor with relevant experience
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Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in project management including data quality assurance or M&E roles in humanitarian or development settings
- Experience in results –based management of donor-funded programs
- Strong commitment to humanitarian principles, safeguarding and accountability
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Strong skills in Excel, Power BI, or other data management systems
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Experience with data verification and quality assessment methodologies
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Attention to detail, analytical mindset as well as excellent analytical, communication and coordination skills
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Fluent in English, French and Arabic; additional languages (e.g. German) are an asset
What we offer:
- Start Date: January 2026
- Duty Station: Beirut, Lebanon
- Duration of contract: 1 year, with possibility of extension depending on performance and availability of donor funds
- Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package
Working for Malteser International
Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.
Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please click here.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.