Terms of Reference (TOR) for Recruitment of Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant at ADYAN Foundation

Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Location: Lebanon

Reporting to: Program director

Technical support: External MEAL advisor

Duration: Full time (one year), renewable pending availability of funds.

Salary range: 750- 900, basic salary

Adyan, Foundation for diversity, solidarity and human dignity, works locally, regionally and internationally for pluralism, inclusive citizenship, community resilience, and spiritual solidarity, through homegrown solutions in education, media, policymaking, and intercultural and interreligious relations. Adyan is registered in Lebanon as a non-profit and nongovernmental organization (NGO), under registration number 1103 by a ministerial decree dated 18 September 2008.

Introduction: The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will be responsible for providing support in the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities at Adyan. The role focuses on assisting with both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, and helping to develop and update MEAL tools and processes.

In addition to its core programs, Adyan Foundation is actively engaged in long-term projects that promote coexistence, inclusive education, media advocacy, and community resilience. These efforts are complemented by emergency response initiatives in Lebanon, addressing emerging humanitarian needs in collaboration with various stakeholders. Through these initiatives, Adyan ensures that its mission of fostering diversity and human dignity reaches those most in need during times of crisis, promoting both resilience and recovery at the community level

Main Responsibilities:

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Assist in developing and implementing M&E frameworks.
• Support the MEAL team to refine M&E tools and contribute to field data collection.
• Conduct field visits to monitor project implementation and verify data collection.
• Support the MEAL team in translating tools between Arabic and English.

Data Collection, Analysis and Quality Assurance:

• Support the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Assist in quality assurance processes and reporting for internal and donor needs.
• Contribute to the digitization of MEAL tools and ensure accurate documentation.
• Assist with testing and validating tools prior to implementation.

Coordination:

• Work with program teams to coordinate timely data collection.
• Support communication of M&E findings to relevant stakeholders.

Capacity Building:

• Participate in capacity-building activities to enhance knowledge of M&E methodologies.
• Assist MEAL team the me creating a learning culture by sharing M&E insights and lessons learned with program teams.

Reporting and Communication:

• Assist in preparing of M&E reports that highlight quantitative and qualitative findings.
• Assist in presenting M&E findings to internal teams and external stakeholders.

Learning and Adaptation:

• Help integrate lessons learned into ongoing projects to ensure continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• BA or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, international development, statistics).
  • 1-3 years of experience working with NGOs in similar role
  • Familiar with data analysis tools/software such activity Info, Atlas.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Fluent in both English and Arabic

Equal Opportunity: ADYAN Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.