TL Monitoring & Evaluation Expert

The International Services & Programs Officer is currently looking for a TL Monitoring & Evaluation Expert reporting to the Director of International Services & Programs / TL Executive Director.  This position requires physical presence on campus during LAU operating hours.

Role Summary

The Tomorrow’s Leaders Program (TL) is an initiative between the U.S. Department of State’s U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and the Lebanese American University (LAU) for capable and highly motivated young scholars in the Middle East and North Africa who are from underserved backgrounds.

The TL Monitoring & Evaluation Expert will assume responsibility in overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of all TL awards, including the development and implementation of M&E frameworks. He/She will ensure monitoring and evaluation practices are in compliance with the awards’ requirements and deliverables, and that frameworks are utilized to continuously improve TL awards.

The TL Monitoring & Evaluation Expert will coordinate with LAU’s Department of Institutional Research & Assessment (DIRA) and the different TL award Directors to streamline an M&E process that responds to quarterly reporting and beyond. In addition, he/she will coordinate with MEPI to implement and track award revisions.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops a comprehensive M&E framework that

             o measures short-, medium-, and long-term outcomes of student learning and skill-building in TL dimensions (i.e., leadership, civic engagement)

             o utilizes principles of the Kirkpatrick model and relevant internationally recognized approaches to measure learning and global competency skills (i.e., leadership, civic engagement)

             o details frequency of data collection, data collection tools and instruments, and methods/approaches used to measure outputs and outcomes throughout the cycle of the award

• Designs and develops mid-year and end of year award reviews
• Develops assessment tools and follows up with TL team to monitor progress with data collection
• Analyzes data specific requirements of indicators and proposes changes as needed
• Conducts data quality assessments as needed
• Designs, leads and manages surveys and data collection
• Implements M&E procedures that are effective and cost efficient
• Participates in program design and proposal development using lessons learned and past performance data
• Coordinates and trains TL staff on M&E expectations and implementation
• Coordinates internal and external project evaluations
• Provides periodic updates to TL management on key performance indicators to track overall programmatic performance
• Coordinates field-based monitoring approaches to track off-campus activities, internships, extra-curricular activities
• Responds to specific data calls related to indicators and progress
• Manages quarterly reporting on SAMS and MYGrants for all TL awards

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree, preferably in Statistics, Data Analytics, Demography, Development Studies, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in grant-related work, among which at least 2 years of experience of working directly in monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in training and education related M&E; i.e. Kirkpatrick evaluation or other similar tools
• Thorough familiarity with principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation using both quantitative and qualitative methods; skilled in collecting, manipulating, synthesizing, and analyzing data
• Understanding of donor expectations and monitoring and evaluation trends
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic
• Strong analytic and computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office Suite, along with use of online survey platforms
• Resourcefulness, resilience, and openness to diverse views
• Excellent organization and planning skills; detail-oriented

Interested candidates should email their CVs with a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s relevant experience to vacancy2@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line. 

CVs should include the exact month and year while listing the candidate’s professional experience and educational background.

Closing date for accepting applications is Wednesday, February 05, 2025.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.