Vacancy: Lebanon MEAL Coordinator

We are looking for a dedicated MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) Coordinator to ensure that our projects are evidence-based, impactful, and accountable to the communities we serve, enabling us to increase our impact on the lives of refugee women.

Job Title: MEAL Coordinator (Part-Time)

Location: Lebanon

Reports to:  Lebanon Program Manager

 

About Makani

Makani is a non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing freedom, equality, and dignity for refugee women and girls. Guided by the belief that every woman has the right to safety, opportunity, and self-determination, Makani provides spaces where refugee women can heal, learn, and thrive.

Makani works in both Lebanon and the UK. In Lebanon, we engage primarily with Syrian and Palestinian refugee women through programs that focus on economic empowerment, education, and therapeutic arts. These initiatives provide practical skills and modest income opportunities while also fostering resilience, creativity, and confidence. By combining training with community-based activities, Makani helps women strengthen their voices, claim their rights, and actively contribute to the well-being of their families and communities.

Our work goes beyond immediate relief; it is about building long-term dignity and agency. Every project is designed to create sustainable impact, ensuring that women are not only supported in overcoming trauma but are also empowered to transform their own lives and inspire change around them.

Role Purpose

The part-time MEAL Coordinator will lead Makani Lebanon’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) efforts, ensuring that programs are evidence-based, impactful, and accountable to the communities we serve. The role will focus on building simple but effective MEAL systems suitable for a growing NGO, while fostering a culture of reflection and learning.

This role will also take ownership of managing donor-specific MEAL requirements, working with program staff and external advisors as needed to ensure systems are designed, implemented, and reported effectively.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement MEAL frameworks, tools, and indicators for projects.

  • Monitor project progress, ensuring data collection and analysis are accurate and timely.

  • Lead the design and delivery of assessments, evaluations, and after-action reviews.

  • Establish and manage accountability mechanisms, including community feedback channels.

  • Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices for program improvement.

  • Provide regular MEAL reports to the Lebanon Program Manager and donors.

  • Build capacity of Makani staff and volunteers in monitoring and evaluation methods.

  • Coordinate with partners, donors, and networks on MEAL-related matters.

  • Ensure donor-specific MEAL requirements are fully met, liaising with donors and advisors, and reporting accordingly.

  • Work closely with the program team to support participant recruitment, particularly through management of Google forms and vulnerability data.

  • Lead on data management and ensure robust data security protocols are followed.

  • Other relevant duties as appropriate, including taking on tasks to support effective program management.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Health, or related field.

  • Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in MEAL (including at least 1 year in a coordination role).

  • Strong skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.

  • Proficiency in MEAL tools and software.

  • Strong communication and training skills, with the ability to support diverse teams.

  • Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).

  • High integrity, adaptability, and commitment to Makani’s mission and values.

To Apply

Please email team@makani.org.uk  including:

  • CV - no more than two sides A4

  • Cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role - no more than two sides A4

Deadline: Friday 3 October, but please be aware we are reviewing and interviewing suitable candidates as they come in.

Makani is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.