MEAL Officer

ARK Group

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) role serves as the focal point for measurement, monitoring, evaluation, and learning within a Canadian government-funded programme. The programme aims to enhance the capability and resilience of key Jordanian security entities to protect the stability of Jordan from threats related to terrorism and transnational organised crime, while ensuring a gender-sensitive approach.

The role is responsible for implementing the project s MEAL plan and associated tools, conducting data collection, analysis, and interpretation, and producing high-quality MEAL outputs. These activities support evidence-based decision-making and enable continuous learning and adaptive management throughout the programme.

What you'll be doing

• Be the focal point for project MEAL activities in line with the agreed MEAL plan to ensure ARK and the donor (Canada) can track the effectiveness and efficiency of delivery, identify lessons, implement project changes in response to emerging evidence and learning, and meet all reporting requirements.
• Maintain and update the relevant MEAL plan and tools as required, in collaboration with relevant MEAL colleagues. The remit will encompass the Theory of Change, Logical Framework, indicator list, data collection tools and instruments, reporting schedule and any other MEAL-related donor requirements.
• Manage the data collection, knowledge management and analysis of data consistent with ARK guidelines.
• Create and deliver MEAL trainings and provide ongoing support to the relevant Jordanian partners where required on the use of MEAL tools.
• Quality-assure all collected data on performance indicators (timeliness, accuracy, validity, reliability, integrity, completeness) including by conducting field visits to delivery locations.
• Be the focal point for internal and external communication of findings from project activities by collecting, analysing, visualising, and sharing data in appropriate and utilisation-focused formats based on the nature of the data request.
• Conduct key informant interviews, focus group interviews, needs assessments, surveys, baseline and endline assessments as required.
• Manage, facilitate and support the work of the Third-Party Monitor (TPM).
• Manage and store all project data in secure locations.
• Update the quarterly and annual progress reports, aggregating data and findings across programme components. Identify opportunities for contributing to and support the creation of other relevant reports and publications using project data and findings.

Essential:

• Circa 5 years relevant work experience.
• Proven experience of using social science, mixed-methods research/data collection methodologies.
• Knowledge of Monitoring & Evaluation Tools, Techniques and Approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyse, and present information from datasets.
• Genuine curiosity for ongoing learning, including appreciation of the value-add of qualitative data.
• Ability to remain objective under pressure, dedication to evidence-driven progress.
• Strong, diplomatic interpersonal and communication skills.
• Well organised, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision but skilled and enthusiastic in collaborating and coordinating with other project staff and partners.
• Demonstrate integrity, and professionalism with regard to monitoring and evaluation
• Full professional fluency in English and Arabic.