Area Monitor (WFP Project)

General Objective The Area Monitor is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the School Snacks and Nutrition Education Program in assigned schools, ensuring proper distribution, compliance with food safety and arcenciel procedures, accurate data collection, and timely reporting of field activities and challenges.

General Tasks 1- Field Monitoring and Distribution Follow-up Monitor the daily implementation of meal distribution activities across participating schools. Conduct regular field visits to verify compliance with arcenciel policies, procedures, and project requirements. Ensure that food safety and security standards are properly applied during storage and distribution.

Monitor the proper handling and distribution of meals to beneficiaries. Identify and report discrepancies, misuse, abuse, diversion, or other irregularities related to project commodities. Identify operational obstacles and report actual or anticipated challenges to the Area Coordinator and Project Manager. 2- Data Collection and Reporting Collect the required information from schools and complete daily monitoring and verification forms.

Collect and enter monitoring and evaluation data on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Prepare field visit reports and submit regular status reports on distribution activities. Ensure that collected information is accurate, complete, and submitted within established deadlines. Verify the consistency of information collected from schools before submitting it for project monitoring and reporting.

3- School and Stakeholder Coordination Coordinate with school administrations and Ministry of Education representatives to facilitate the implementation and monitoring of project activities. Follow up with school staff to ensure the timely and accurate provision of required data and information. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in preparing draft meal distribution plans.

Report project progress, challenges, and achievements to the Area Coordinator and Project Manager. Maintain effective working relationships with school and Ministry representatives to facilitate smooth project implementation. 4- Training and Operational Support Support the implementation of project activities by providing guidance to school staff on project procedures when required.

Train school staff on data entry, data collection, reporting, and other project-related requirements when needed. Provide on-site support to school staff in addressing operational or data-related issues identified during monitoring visits. 5- Project Compliance and Coordination Monitor compliance with project requirements and donor-related procedures within assigned schools.

Keep the Project Manager informed of logistics and operational aspects affecting project implementation. Coordinate with the Area Coordinator and relevant departments to ensure timely follow-up on identified issues. Participate in relevant arcenciel meetings and trainings. Perform other duties related to the effective implementation of the project as assigned.

Working Conditions Job Constraints : The position is primarily field-based and requires daily travel to participating schools within the assigned area, visits to the Jisr El Bacha office when required, and a valid driving license and access to a car. Tools, Software used : Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint; monitoring and data collection forms; project reporting tools; communication platforms; and other project-specific systems.

Workplace : On field, we need candidates from Beirut, Keserwan, El Meten, Jbeil, Aley, Chouf, Baabda Working Schedule: Flexible during school hours.

Requirements

Skill set and competencies Field monitoring and follow-up Data collection and verification Reporting and documentation Good organizational and time-management skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Problem-solving and follow-up skills Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to coordinate effectively with schools and external stakeholders Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Flexibility and adaptability Willingness and capacity to conduct frequent field visits Level of Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Management, Development Studies, Education, Logistics, or a related field with an additional experience of 1-2 years in field monitoring, data collection, project implementation, or a similar position; previous NGO or humanitarian experience is an asset.

Languages Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English; French is an asset.