MEAL Officer

Main Accountabilities 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Monitoring & Evaluation Implementation:

• Support the implementation of organization-wide and project-specific M&E frameworks and tools.
• Conduct regular monitoring activities, including field visits, data validation exercises, and routine data quality assessments.
• Develop and maintain indicator tracking tools and contribute to dashboard updates in collaboration with the MEAL Coordinator.

Data Collection & Management:

• Design and deploy data collection tools (quantitative and qualitative) for different program components.
• Ensure high-quality and ethical data gathering, entry, cleaning, and archiving using digital tools.
• Support in managing data systems and maintain up-to-date performance tracking sheets.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze raw datasets to extract trends, patterns, and insights related to project indicators.
• Prepare data summaries, charts, and tables for internal and donor reports.
• Contribute to drafting reports and case studies under the guidance of the MEAL Coordinator.

Learning & Accountability:

• Participate in and co-facilitate learning sessions, after-action reviews, and adaptive planning meetings.
• Foster a learning environment by capturing lessons learned and identifying best practices across projects.
• Support feedback mechanism ensuring data is logged and addressed in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards, guidelines, and policies related to monitoring, evaluation, and accountability.

Collaboration & Support:

• Work closely with programs teams to ensure MEAL is embedded in project lifecycles.
• Provide technical support to teams on data collection tools and practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, international development, social sciences, statistics, or any other relevant field. 

Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation field for education or development projects or programs.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in English and Arabic.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for data collection, analysis, and visualization.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and communicate findings effectively.

Additional Knowledge

• Knowledge of and commitment to principles of accountability, transparency, and learning in development programs.
• Familiarity with international standards and best practices in monitoring, evaluation, and learning within the development sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare comprehensive reports and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.

Location: Based in Damascus, with flexibility to work in other governorates, including Aleppo and Homs.