Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Role Summary

The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist handles monitoring and evaluation (M&E) across all ISP related grants including MEPI-funded Tomorrow’s Leaders (TL) awards and the HES/cooperative agreement. S/he develops and implements M&E frameworks that comply with grant specific requirements and deliverables.

The specialist streamlines a single, unified M&E methodology across donor portfolios, coordinates with LAU’s Department of Institutional Research and Analytics (DIRA), TL Award Directors, and the Grants Manager, and reports to relevant funding agencies as required.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

MEPI-TL:

• Develops a comprehensive M&E framework measuring short, medium, and long-term outcomes of student learning and skill-building (e.g., leadership, civic engagement), including Kirkpatrick-model approaches
• Develops a monitoring and evaluation plan detailing data-collection frequency, tools/instruments, and methods used to measure outputs and outcomes throughout each award’s cycle
• Designs and develops mid-year and end-of-year award reviews; develops assessment tools and follow ups with staff on data collection
• Analyzes indicator-specific data requirements and proposes changes as needed; conducts data quality assessments
• Designs, leads, and manages surveys and data collection; implements cost-efficient M&E procedures
• 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 KPI updates to TL management; coordinates field-based monitoring of off-campus activities, internships, and extra-curricular activities
• Responds to specific donor data calls; manages quarterly reporting on SAMS and ACPRS for all TL awards

HES-USP:

• Develops and maintains the Results Monitoring Plan (RMP) per grant requirements, including indicator disaggregation by relevant sub-populations
• Tracks USP10-specific indicators: schools/students reached per recruitment cycle, percentage of applicants tested/interviewed, preparatory-year completion, on-time graduation, 120-hour internship completion, and post-graduation employment/further-study outcomes for at least five years
• Conducts the annual longitudinal study benchmarking USP10 scholars against peer scholarship cohorts and the general student body
• Coordinates Foreign Assistance Data Review (FADR) data-element tracking and reporting with the Grants Manager
• Supports preparation of the quarterly narrative progress report and the quantitative-results section of the Final Report
• Logs planned evaluations in the RMP and coordinates with the Dean of Students’ designated NEA MEL team during award negotiation and implementation
• Performs any other duties pertinent to this role as assigned by the direct supervisor

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Demography, Development Studies, or a related Social Science
• Minimum 5 years of continuous work in monitoring and evaluation of programs, including development of MEL plans with clear, measurable indicators, out of which 3 years of experience are into researching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting data found to be accurate
• Thorough familiarity with M&E principles (quantitative and qualitative), donor expectations/trends, and tools such as the Kirkpatrick model
• Excellent analytic and computer skills (MS Office Suite, online survey platforms)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic

Work Schedule

This position follows a standard work schedule (Monday to Friday). However, due to the nature of the job, flexibility is required. The position may occasionally require availability after regular working hours, on weekends, or on holidays to support TL/USP events, deadlines, and donor deliverables.

Interested candidates should email their CVs with a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s relevant experience to vacancy4@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 Friday, October 30, 2026.

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

Candidates must have attained the age of majority and satisfy all legal requirements to lawfully reside and work in Lebanon, in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the Republic of Lebanon.

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.