The MEL Officer is responsible for overseeing the monitoring and evaluation activities at the field level in the assigned intervention area, provides all the needed support to the MEL Assistants and Field Monitors to complete the requested data collections per the work plans in a timely manner. Conduct site visits during the program implementation in the assigned areas.
Implement and support MEL systems and lead on field data gathering in addition to taking lead in operationalizing the set MEL system.
Data collection and MEL system operationalization:
• Supervise MEL field monitors to complete the weekly monitoring workplan, meeting all data collection targets.
• Serve as the operational lead for field teams in the assigned work site (s), managing the internal MEL team calendar, resolving minor field data collection and logistical issues and relaying severe issues to the MEL Coordinator.
• Support the MEL Coordinator to train all monitoring teams on data collection instruments and standard operating procedures including mobile data collection platforms and ethical data collection.
• Provide field level inputs for draft data collection instruments/tools to make sure local terminology is used and all monitoring questions can be understood in the same way by each respondent.
• Support the MEL coordinator to Pre-test and/or pilot all data collection instruments before they are administered in the field and recommend changes to improve monitoring instrument cultural sensitivity.
• Lead complex data collection including semi-structured interviews and moderate or note-take during Focus Group Discussions.
Data analysis and reporting
• Review and interpret preliminary analyses from the field monitors.• Revise draft analyses and reporting narratives from the field monitors before sending to MEL Coordinator for final review.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum 1 year experience in the field of MEL
SKILLS & Competence:
- Oversee field data collection activities for kerosene distribution, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established protocols.
- Conduct data analysis and draft comprehensive reports on distribution outcomes and program impact.
- Strong communication skills in Arabic, English is a plus but not required.
- Experience working with international organizations in the development or humanitarian sector.
- Previous experience with Blumont is an advantage.
- Manage and support field teams, ensuring efficient data collection and adherence to distribution standards.
- Skilled in using Kobo and ONA for data collection.
- Prepare and maintain detailed reports and trackers, updating distribution records and monitoring progress regularly.
Success Factors:
• Ability to travel to all the program areas and any other areas in north and north-east of Syria.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities
• Proven ability to learn quickly and be accountable for results
Commitment:
All role holder is expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our code of business ethics, core values, anti-harassment policy and PSEA policies.
نصيحة لحمايتك
ننصح بقراءة طريقة التقديم بعناية و التقيد بتعليمات التقدم للوظائف و المناقصات.