MEAL Officer

Requisition ID: req47241

Job Title: MEAL Officer

Sector: Monitoring & Evaluation

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Sabha, Libya

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

Job overview:
Reporting to and technically supported by the M&E Manager, the MEAL Officer works in close
collaboration with program teams to optimize monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
capacities and opportunities of the IRC mission in Libya to ensure high-quality programming for
the clients we serve and support the global ambitions of IRC Strategy 100, and the Country
Strategic Action Plan. The MEAL Officer oversees, leads and implements MEAL activities in
Southern Libya within the Country M&E/MEAL team
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership and Partnership
Support all technical aspects and actions of MEAL regarding Southern Libya country
program activities.
Respond to program needs; foster high standards and practices for quality data collection,
analysis, and reports. Enable accountability to clients, partners, and donors;
Implement and support MEAL system and approaches and foster learning;
Represent IRC at technical meetings, forums, and other events & build partnerships within
IRC and area of expertise;
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Champion access and use of data for shared learning, sound decision-making, and datainformed programmatic adaptations.
Technical Oversight
Run the MEAL system and processes for Southern Libya in harmony with the MEAL Country
and Global Strategies throughout the project cycle which include:
o Collaborate with MEAL and non-MEAL staff to ensure that data is collected,
compiled, checked for its quality and completeness in compliance with IRC and
donors standards for data quality;
o Document and share learning, evidence, and data from previous projects to inform
project proposal design;
o Implement MEAL plans, revise (digital) data collection tools, follow-up on processes
for online data management, quality checks, and audits, and updating of data
visualization;
o Undertake regular analysis of monitoring data and work closely with program officers
and managers to facilitate decision-making for real-time program adaptation;
o Produce quality reports and updating dashboards with key findings that foster
learning and decision-making and share in project cycle management meetings and
team meetings;
o Identify, document, and share client feedback to improve services and results for our
clients.
Support deployment of surveys such as baseline and end line, and the commission of
evaluations in coordination with colleagues and partners;
Support the use of standard mobile data technology and online dashboard to enhance
timeliness and quality of data collection, analysis and visualization;
Join and contribute to IRCs effort in meeting its internal and external accountability
commitments through the implementation of sound accountability, client feedback, and
response mechanisms.
Human Resources
Coordinate, lead, mentor MEAL Assistant(s); foster timely and high-quality achievement,
and an inclusive and respectful team climate;
Promote the growth and development of others in IRC teams and partners: present highquality technical training and learning material for partners, colleagues, and junior staff;
Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of MEAL Assistant and data collectors.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Position Reports directly to:M&E Manager.
Position directly supervises: MEAL Assistants and data collectors
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
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Internal: Program Manager and Officers, Database Officer, ICT Officer, Partnerships Manager,
HR, Field Coordinator.
External: Beneficiaries, program partner organisations, local and national government.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:
A University degree in a relevant field (such as: statistics & data management, social
science, public health, development economics, or a related subject area) a technical
degree together with additional relevant work experience may substitute for education.
A minimum 2 years of working experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and
Learning-related functions.
Possess basic technical knowledge of M&E approaches and techniques in some or all of the
following areas: Outputs, Outcome monitoring; Theories of Change, Logical frameworks, Data
collection, Basic data analysis, Accountability, Client feedback mechanisms;
Experience in conducting primary quantitative and qualitative data collection and data entry;
Basic proficiency and experience with mobile data collection such as Kobo, CommCare, ODK
Collect is required, knowledge of Tableau, PowerBi, or GIS software tools are additional
assets;
Good computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel; and Word with experience in writing
reports;
Self-motivated and pro-active attitude with good organization, planning, and analytic skills,
including prioritizing work, multi-tasking and attention to detail;
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and in constantly evolving work environments;
Demonstrated analytical, systematic-thinking, and problem-solving skills are definite assets;
Understanding of accountability and proven ability to build Client Feedback Systems
Language Fluency in English and Arabic required
Willingness to travel to various field-level offices 15%
At IRC – we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful and safe work environment
where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. In keeping with our core values of
Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality, IRC strives to maintain a work environment built
on mutual respect in which all individuals treat each other professionally, and free of bias,
prejudice, and harassment.
We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are an Equal
Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race,
sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran
status, disability or any other human demographic