Position Summary:

The M&E Officer is responsible for overseeing the program’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities and analyzing M&E outputs. In addition to these core tasks, the candidate may be requested to provide reporting support as needed for the project.

Reporting & Supervision:

M&E Officer reports directly to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Help develop the project M&E activities, including input into activity sheets;
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the program LogFrame;
• Develop M&E tools for the program to use in data collection and tracking;
• Oversee the remote verification of activities, equipment and other operational support;
• Oversee field data collection and analyze M&E outputs such as outcome surveys and site visit
reports;
• Coordinate with partners and beneficiaries as necessary to collect information;
• Ensure that M&E findings are properly disseminated throughout the program staff;
• Insure that all data collected and available is properly organized and stored;
• Verify status of implementation against the M&E plan;
• Monitoring workflow, support the creation of field work plans, insure the adequate management of the available human resources inside Syria; and• Train M&E team members on Kobo when needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
• 3+ years of progressively responsible work experience in project M&E (through remote management and/or in Syria or the MENA region);
• University degree in social sciences, management or related technical field;
• Demonstrable experience working independently and taking initiative;
• Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas, as well as impart knowledge and teach
skills;
• Previous experience preparing professional reports in English, ability to produce strong examples on request;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including speaking, writing and analysis;
• Native written and spoken Arabic;
• Full professional English proficiency (speaking and writing);
• Strong knowledge of Kobo M&E Systems;
• Knowledge of data analysis, management and work stream management software is a plus; and• Knowledge of computer systems, internet navigation and various office applications.