World Vision Lebanon
MEALManager
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“MEAL Manager at World Vision Lebanon. Skills: MEAL systems, Data analysis, Reporting, Accountability. Provide strategic leadership for MEAL across WVL strategies and programs.. Design and strengthen standardized MEAL systems, processes, standards, and tools.”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure quality programming; Ensure evidence-based decision-making; Ensure accountability to affected populations; Measure results, impact, and progress against strategic objectives; Inform management decision-making; Inform programme adaptation; Inform strategic review; Support WVL's external positioning; Support decision-making and corrective action; Strengthen organizational accountability; Inform programme adaptation and strategic decision-making
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Conceptual skills; Critical-thinking skills; Translate evidence into strategic insights
Responsible of own security, Actively contribute to a positive security culture, Report CP incidents as per safeguarding policy, Abide by security policies and procedures, Report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience in establishing, managing and overseeing functional MEAL systems in both development and humanitarian contexts., Demonstrated experience in applying qualitative and quantitative methodologies (including sampling, data collection, data management, and analysis) for assessments, monitoring, evaluation, and learning., understanding of humanitarian principles and standards., Minimum three (3) years of senior-level MEAL management experience within a relief and/or development NGO., Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or people‑management role, including responsibility for staff performance management and technical oversight., Excellent written English, with fluency in speaking Arabic and English, Master's Degree in Social Sciences, International Development Studies, Public Health, Community Development or any relevant professional qualification., Formal training or demonstrated professional experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) and/or evaluation methodologies., understanding of humanitarian accountability concepts and standards, including Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS)., Sound knowledge of research principles and methodologies, including research design, qualitative and quantitative analysis, statistical concepts, and evidence generation., analytical, conceptual, and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to translate evidence into strategic insights for planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning., networking, representation, and communication skills, with the ability to present evidence and learning to internal and external audiences., Excellent report writing and information‑sharing skills, including the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable messages., Demonstrated understanding of gender, diversity, and inclusion principles, and experience applying them in programme design, implementation, monitoring, and learning., contextual understanding of local communities, including social, cultural, and contextual dynamics and constraints affecting programme design and delivery., Good understanding of fundraising, humanitarian, development, and advocacy programming.
Nice to Have
Experience in applied or academic research is an asset.
What You'll Do.
Provide strategic leadership for MEAL across WVL strategies and programs.
Design and strengthen standardized MEAL systems
Ensure generation and effective use of reliable data to measure results.
Promote a culture of learning
and continuous improvement.
Provide strategic oversight for assessments
Lead revision and standardization of M&E guidance
Ensure effective oversight of programme and project monitoring.
Oversee and maintain a national participant/beneficiary database.
and reporting of MEAL data.
Provide technical leadership for research
and evidence-generation initiatives.
Institutionalize research
and learning processes within the MEAL system.
Ensure internal and external evidence is reviewed and used to inform program design.
Lead and oversee generation of high-quality evidence and learning.
Ensure strategic analysis and synthesis of programme data.
Lead communication of programme results and evidence.
Lead standardization and strengthening of accountability and safeguarding systems.
Ensure quality assurance
and compliance of reporting.
Effectively manage the performance of direct reports.
Lead development of job descriptions and recruitment of MEAL staff.
Provide ongoing coaching
and capacity strengthening to the MEAL team.
Oversee practicum placements and internships within the MEAL team.
Foster a collaborative
and accountable team culture.
Contribute to the development and periodic review of the National Office strategy.
Lead the integration of evidence-building approaches into new programme designs.
Lead and/or contribute to organizational learning and evaluation processes.
Ensure timely and strategic MEAL input at the programme design stage.
Perform other duties as required.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Work with senior leadership teams; Collaborate with partners and affected populations; Coordinate with People & Culture for recruitment; Foster a collaborative team culture
Communication Scope
Networking skills; Representation skills; Communication skills; Present evidence and learning; Report writing skills; Information-sharing skills; Synthesize complex data; Clear, actionable messages
Process & Methodology
Resource planning, Programme design, Project management
Full Job Description
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! _Key Responsibilities:_ The purpose of this position is to provide strategic leadership and direction for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) across World Vision Lebanon (WVL) strategies and programs/projects. The role is responsible for designing and strengthening standardized MEAL systems, including processes, standards, and tools, that ensure quality programming, evidence-based decision-making, and accountability to affected populations. The position ensures the generation and effective use of reliable data to measure results, impact, and progress against strategic objectives, and promotes a culture of learning, adaptation, and continuous improvement across the organization. **Lead Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting:** * Provide strategic oversight and leadership for all programme and project assessments, baselines, and evaluations and results measurement activities across WVL. * Lead the revision, standardization, and quality assurance of WVL’s M&E guidance, frameworks, tools, and systems, in alignment with WV International and donor standards and guidelines. * Ensure effective oversight of programme and project monitoring, including data quality, frequency, and compliance with WV and external donor requirements, through guidance, capacity strengthening, and review mechanisms. * Oversee and maintain a national participant/beneficiary database across sectors, ensuring data integrity, appropriate use, and alignment with WVL and donor reporting requirements. * Ensure the analysis, synthesis, and reporting of monitoring and evaluation data to inform management decision-making, progr
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