The IRC began planning to reopen an oPtcountry program in mid-2022 and launched an emergency response in Gaza inOctober 2023. The organization is currently supporting a network of localpartners in both Gaza and the West Bank to sustain critical health, protection,food security, cash, education, and early childhood development interventions.
The IRC is working to scale its emergencyresponse while building a longer-term oPt country program in parallel. Thiseffort is being jointly managed by the Emergencies and Humanitarian Action Unit(EHAU) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a view toeventually transition the country program fully under the MENA region.
POSITION OVERVIEW
TheMonitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) Officer is responsible for ensuringthe quality preparation and implementation of IRC’s directly implemented andpartner programs across the opt response in both Gaza and the West Bank.
Thisis an all-round position that plays a key role in the implementation ofmonitoring and evaluation activities across various sectors. The MEAL Officerleads the review, verification, and reporting of data and provides guidance to partners.The MEAL Officer is also responsible for planning and overseeing the collectionof primary data, analyzing and reporting findings, and supervising enumeratorsduring field data collection exercises. Though based in the West Bank, thisposition also provides remote support to teams in Gaza in collaboration withthe Gaza-based MEAL Officer. The MEAL Officer reports to the MEAL Coordinatorfor the opt response and works in close coordination with the Project Officers,Partnership team, and sectoral Technical Advisors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitoring and Evaluation for IRC direct implementation
Ensure that data is collected, compiled, checked for its quality and completeness in compliance with IRC and donors’ standards for data quality
Develop and/or update M&E Plans, tools, databases, and monthly reporting formats in close collaboration with the MEAL Coordinator and Thematic sector leads.
Update the project Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT) and Project Indicator Dashboard (PID) on a monthly basis.
Develop mobile data collection tools on Commcare and KoBo.
Conduct field or onsite monitoring exercises and produce regular performance and quality monitoring of implemented project(s), share findings/gaps from field monitoring visits with project respective staff and agree and document actions for improvement.
Conduct analysis and reporting of various types of assessments.
Partners MEAL support
Participate in the Partner's Project Capacity Review (PPCR) of potential partners as appropriate and contribute to efforts to collaboratively analyze and manage risks identified.
Work collaboratively to develop and finalize logframes, indicators, and MEAL tools.
Participate in Partnership Project Opening, Review, and Closure Meetings.
Collaborate with partners to ensure completeness, correctness, and accuracy of data.
Work with technical teams to review partner MEAL documents and provide appropriate feedback, along with input into IRC award reports.
Participate in the review of the performance of the partner, of the IRC, and of the partnership, including successes, challenges and lessons learned.
Capacity Sharing
Provide MEAL training and mentoring support to IRC staff and partners.
Other
Any other duties assigned by the MEAL Coordinator.
Key working relationships
Position reports to:MEAL Coordinator Opt response
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Thematic Technical Coordinators, Partnership Coordinator.
External: partners, clients.
Qualifications
Education& Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Statistics, Data Management, Social Sciences, Public Health, Economic Development). A Master’s degree is an asset.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in MEAL roles, with demonstrated responsibility for data collection, analysis, and system development across multi-sectoral programs.
Prior experience working with NGOs is required; familiarity with interagency coordination mechanisms is desirable.
Experience supporting multi-sectoral programs, ideally in one or more of IRC’s core areas in the West Bank (Education, Protection, and/or Health).
TechnicalSkills:
Strong command of both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies.
Proven ability to design and manage functional, user-friendly MEAL systems that support program quality and evidence-based decision-making.
Hands-on experience with mobile data collection platforms including KoboToolbox and CommCare; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.
Familiarity with Power BI is a strong advantage.
Excellent data interpretation and reporting skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex findings to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing.
Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to lead MEAL initiatives and mentor staff or partners through training and capacity strengthening.
Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a variety of stakeholders, including local partners and community members.
Solid understanding of humanitarian accountability standards (e.g., CHS, Sphere) and experience operationalizing these within program design and implementation.
Languages:
Professional fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is required.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.