LOST is seeking to recruit a MEAL Officer to support in Development of Accountable and Able Municipalities (DAAM دعم) project.

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer will manage information, reporting processes and products to ensure professional, high-quality communication about programmatic activities and results. The MEAL Officer will also play an important role in improving information management and data quality, and in strengthening knowledge sharing and learning across LOST.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Field monitoring: Conducting regular field visits to the sites of implementation and record findings to monitor improvement and give recommendations on corrective measures when needed
• Developing and implementing MEAL plans: This involves developing and implementing plans for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the effectiveness of programs and projects, including identifying appropriate indicators and data sources.
• Collecting and analyzing data: MEAL officers are responsible for collecting and analyzing data on the impact and effectiveness of programs and projects, using tools such as surveys, focus groups, and case studies.
• Providing technical support: MEAL officers provide expertise and guidance to project staff on issues related to monitoring, evaluation, and accountability, such as data collection and analysis, impact assessment, and reporting.
• Providing reports and updates: MEAL officers are responsible for preparing and presenting reports and updates on the progress and impact of programs and projects to stakeholders, including team members.
• Improving organizational relevance and achievement of results, effectiveness and efficiency of resource utilization for enhancement of positive impacts on beneficiaries.
• Program troubleshooting: They help the program staff identify and remedy implementation problems early on and sustain effective program implementation over time
• Documentation: Fully documenting activities and accomplishments in the form of reports, publications, and presentations
• Policy follow-up: Ensure that all staff are following LOST policies and are not conducting any breaches. This is done through regular visits, complaints mechanisms, direct beneficiaries’ feedback, and any other means necessary
• Gender equality: ensure that gender equality is considered in all the activities including equal and fair treatment, equal opportunities, respect of female quota during outreach, in addition to providing gender-based analysis of the results of the project.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social science, English Literature, or any other related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the related field
• Being proficient in English, and Arabic in both written and oral skills

NB: LOST has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the code of conduct, that enshrines the principles of PSEA, always (Both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the code of conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.