Job Title: MEAL Officer, based in Syria Northeast (National Contract). Location: Northeast- Reqqa, Syria.

General objective of the job

The MEAL Officer serves as an integral component of the organization team in Northeast Syria, ensuring that projects are effectively monitored, evaluated, held accountable, and lessons learned are incorporated for continual improvement. The officer bridges the connection between local partners and the organization’s higher management, ensuring the smooth flow of accurate and timely data, which drives evidence-based decisions. In addition, the officer ensures the voice of beneficiaries and stakeholders is heard, incorporated, and acted upon, reflecting the organization commitment to the communities it serves.

Position in the organisation

 

The MEAL Officer reports directly to the Area Manager in Northeast Syria and maintains a technical link with the MEAL Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

Objective 1: Strengthen Data Collection and Management Processes & Strengthen Partner Coordination

• Collaborate with local partners to devise and implement efficient data collection strategies, tailored to each project.
• Ensure data security protocols are followed, protecting sensitive information and ensuring confidentiality.
• Collect feedback from partners and communicate necessary changes to tools and processes.
• Facilitate MEAL capacity-building sessions for local partners to ensure standardized practices & data collection.
• Act as a primary point of contact for local partners on all MEAL-related matters, ensuring consistent communication.

 

Objective 2: Enhance Field Monitoring through Comprehensive Field Visits:

• Conduct in-depth field visits to monitor project implementation & coordinate field work with partners and TPM
• Collect & document observations, success stories, challenges, and lessons learned during field visits.
• Engage in direct dialogue with beneficiaries to understand their experiences, concerns, and suggestions.
• Conduct necessary field level data collection activities

 

Objective 3: Enhance and Prioritize Accountability Mechanisms for Beneficiary-Centric Interventions:

• Support partners to establish and maintain FCRMs to ensure their perspectives are central to project evolution.
• Support IM & programs teams to identify concerns raised by communities and advise on programmatic changes
• Champion the continuous improvement of accountability frameworks based on real-world experiences and feedback.

 

Objective 4: Collaborate Proactively with Program and Project Teams for Integrated Approaches:

• Engage in regular strategy sessions with program teams to integrate MEAL findings for better program design.
• Provide feedback to project teams on potential risks identified during MEAL processes and collaborate on mitigation strategies.
• Participate in MEAL meetings and planning to support a centralized process setting process in light of organizational changes
• Lead on data analysis and support in transforming data into actionable information
• Lead in reporting for projects when MEAL parts are required.

Objective 5: Represent the organization & NES Perspective Internally & Externally

• Participate in NES & MEAL related working groups
• Represent the perspective of  organization & the context in NES internally and externally

Qualifications:

 

• Preferable to have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a MEAL role, with a significant portion in conflict or post-conflict settings.
• Previous experience with international or local NGOs, particularly in child protection, education, and psychosocial support or related fields.

 

Skills Required:

 

• Data analysis capabilities with experience in quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
• Proficiency in data management software and statistical tools.
• Strong presentation and report-writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with an ability to navigate diverse cultural contexts and collaborate with multi-sectoral teams.

 

 

We Offer

• A dynamic and challenging work environment, with opportunities to grow and enhance your skills.
• A fair salary and comprehensive secondary benefits including opportunities to develop
• Working as part of a multinational team who is hands on to make change happen!

Contract

The duration of the contract is 12 months with the intention to extend depending on performance and fund availability.

Job Location

Northeast- Reqqa, Syria.

 

 

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by 9 September 2023 by uploading their CV and a short cover letter, in English, using the following hyperlink: MEAL Officer Application Form

Disclaimer: Only applications received via our website following the link above will be processed. The organization will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to either close the vacancy if a successful candidate is identified prior to the deadline, or the closing date for the vacancy might be extended. If so, and you have not yet heard from us, your application will remain live.

 

By submitting your application you certify that all of the statements made in your application are true, complete, and correct and are made in good faith. You understand that falsifying, misrepresenting or intentionally withholding information will be ground for rejection of your application or withdrawal of any offer of appointment or, if an appointment offer has been accepted, this will be ground for employment sanctions, such as, but not limited to, instant dismissal. In addition, you understand that you need to submit a Criminal Record Certificate and failure to submit, will result in no establishment of an employment relationship. The organization is is an international organisation, and we are committed to be a diverse and inclusive employer, placing human and child rights at the Centre of our existence and work. We hire our new colleagues based on their talents, competences and shared values; we do not distinguish them based on their age, gender and gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, disability etc.

The safety of children is essential to the organization. The organization does not tolerate or accept any form of abuse. This subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures.  Moreover, the accepted candidates will be required to state their commitment/intent to be aware, consider and adhere to the minimum standards

applicable in development and humanitarian settings, such as humanitarian values and principles, Sphere Humanitarian Charter, Standards in the Humanitarian Standards Partnership, Core Humanitarian Standard, International Humanitarian Law, Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)