Near East Foundation (NEF)
Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Director
Reports to: Regional Director
Eligible Locations: Amman, Jordan; Baghdad, Iraq; or Erbil, Iraq
Travel: up to 30%
Eligibility: This is not an expatriate position. Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in Amman, Jordan; Baghdad, Iraq; or Erbil, Iraq without company sponsorship now or in the future.
**this position is cross posted. Please ensure you select the appropriate work location based on your workplace authorization**
The Near East Foundation (NEF) is seeking candidates for a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Director to be based in one of NEFs offices in Amman, Jordan; Baghdad, Iraq; or Erbil, Iraq.
NEF is a non-profit international development organization that has supported livelihoods recovery and community-based economic development in the Middle East, Africa, and Caucasus since 1915. NEF draws on local teams, experience, and partnerships in these regions to create community-led solutions to improve livelihoods and local governance among conflict and crisis-affected groups, while maintaining neutrality and ensuring inclusiveness in our approach. Working through a network of country offices and local partners, NEF currently has operations in ten countries: Armenia, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Mali, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, South Sudan, and Syria. Our programs are organized around three pillars: Inclusive Economic Development, Climate-resilient Development, and Stabilization and Peacebuilding.
Position Description
The MEAL Director is part of the MEAL regional team within the global Program & Impact team. This new position will have a particular focus on 1) accountable and objective monitoring systems and processes, 2) timely and objective feedback and complaints mechanisms, 3) participatory monitoring, and 4) adaptive management contribution and capture. The MEAL Director will contribute to or lead on the upgrade and strengthening of regional MEAL systems and processes, coordination and delivery functions, and quality assurance processes.
Responsibilities
Strengthening regional capacity and provision of technical support to NEF country teams to build a robust accountability mechanism within MEAL processes (including downward, upward, and horizontal accountability):
Supporting regional monitoring, evaluation and learning systems and processes:
MEAL broader engagement:
Management and recruitment:
Key Internal Contacts:
Key External Contacts:
Essential Qualifications
We encourage all individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to succeed within this position and thrive at NEF to apply for this role, even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications.
Additional Desired Qualifications
Position Criteria:
NEF will accept a rolling application until the position is filled. Review of application will begin on February 19, 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
To apply:
Please apply by submitting the following documents in the English language:
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website at www.neareast.org
The Near East Foundation promotes Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants seeking employment and NEF employees.
Pre-employment Checks
Any Employment with the Near East Foundation will be subject to the following checks prior to start date:
NEF’s strength is its people. Our team is our fuel to achieving the innovation, quality programming, community focus, mutual trust, sustainability, and learning needed to realize our mission. To help our team thrive, we support a working structure that prioritizes flexibility, personal commitments, and staff well-being while promoting a work culture of teamwork, collaboration, respect, integrity, and excellence.
As an international organization, we value a truly diverse workforce and prioritize a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We strive to create a high-achieving work environment informed by different cultures, perspectives, and experiences. With a commitment to diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion in all we do, our aim is to ensure that people feel heard, protected, and empowered to contribute to NEF’s mission from day one.
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