MEAL Officer

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.  All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. 

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.  

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, economic recovery and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations.

About the job:

• Conduct monitoring activities, communicate information, gather data from the field and follow up on activities in order to get feedback on the quality and relevance of the assistance.
• Analyze data and write reports.
• Follow-up with implementation partners

Responsibilities:

Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities:

• Conduct comprehensive baseline and endline assessments
• Support the development of data collection methodology and tools
• Regularly undertake field monitoring visits
• Ensure the high quality of data by ensuring the accurate data collection, data entry and upload as well as basic analysis of information
• Analyse data, create visuals (such as graphs and charts) and contribute to writing reports
• Ensure timely reporting on monitoring activities in line with work plans and project timeline
• Provide regular verbal and written feedback on field observations and monitoring findings to the MEAL Team Leader and relevant program staff
• Conduct participatory monitoring activities, such as MSME’s interviews, post-distribution monitoring, focus group discussions and/or community visits, with DRC beneficiaries to get information and feedback on the quality and relevance of activities;
• Work closely with the program teams, conducting any monitoring activities for the ongoing projects
• Contribute to monthly monitoring and learning reports and program evaluations. Translate tools and documents
• Any other duties as requested by the Programme Manager.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Bachelor degree in relevant field (development or social research preferably with a focus on monitoring and evaluation as well as compliance issues) or equivalent professional qualification. Moreover, we also expect the following:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience – preferably in social work, community development, non-governmental organizations, or civil society.
• Experience working with NGOs and/or the humanitarian sector, and use of data collection tools

 Preferred experience:

• Knowledge/experience with Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning specifically, information management or accountability
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Basic knowledge of data analysis practices and tools

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 

Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 12 months

Band/Level: H

Duty Station: Beirut

Expected Start date: November 01, 2021

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact sama.kanaan@drc.ngo

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: October 21, 2021

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.