MEAL Officer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. World Vision scores B on the Alion truth index.
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!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Senior MEAL Coordinator, the MEAL Officer supports the implementation of a functional Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system at field level across World Vision Lebanon programmes. The role ensures consistent application of MEAL processes, tools, and standards, oversees the Community Feedback and Response Mechanism, supports monitoring, baselines and evaluations, and ensures timely documentation and follow-up of feedback to strengthen accountability, programme quality, and evidence-based decision-making.
Output Monitoring & Project-Level MEAL Implementation
- Lead field-level implementation of output monitoring in line with the MEAL framework.
- Support project teams in accurate data collection, documentation, and reporting (ITT validation with means of verification).
- Conduct spot checks and data quality reviews to ensure compliance with MEAL standards.
- Support organization of lessons learned activities and documentation of findings.
- Coordinate with relevant units during fieldwork to streamline processes.
Assessments, Baselines & Evaluations (Field-Level Implementation)
- Support field implementation of assessments/evaluations (baseline, PIM, outcome monitoring, evaluations, etc.).
- Support tools development.
- Manage data collection processes (pilot testing, recruitment and training of causal workers, supervision, summarizing findings).
Accountability & Community Feedback Response Mechanism
- Monitor field-level implementation of the Community Feedback and Response Mechanism.
- Document and follow up on feedback and complaints received through WVL accountability channels.
- Coordinate with responsible departments to ensure timely resolution and closure of cases.
- Conduct FGDs and community consultations, including children participation processes.
- Provide regular updates and reporting on case status.
Capacity Building & Staff Support
- Build capacity of project teams on MEAL processes, tools, and accountability standards.
- Coach teams on data collection and reporting requirements.
- Support recruitment and training of casual workers when required.
- Contribute to strengthening ownership of MEAL practices at field level.
Data Management & Protection
- Ensure project data is properly collected, stored, and handled in line with WVL data protection standards.
- Support data consolidation and secure documentation processes.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Public Health, Statistics, Psychology, Social Work, Community Development, or other relevant field is required.
- At least 2 years’ experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning or related field within a relief or development NGO.
- Experience supporting implementation of MEAL processes, including monitoring, assessments, and evaluations at field level.
- Experience managing or supporting Community Feedback and Response Mechanisms or complaint handling systems.
- Experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with data collection platforms (e.g., ODK, Kobo, SMAP or similar).
- Experience conducting data management and data quality checks and supporting data validation processes.
- Excellent English Writing and speaking skills
As a Christian organisation, World Vision is founded on the biblical principles that women and men, girls and boys are created in the image of God, and of Jesus’ love for all people without discrimination. This means that we recognise and affirm the equal worth, dignity and rights of women, men, girls and boys with and without disability and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
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