MEAL Officer - Al Qusayr - Syria

Key Responsibilities

A. Monitoring & Evaluation Implementation

• Lead implementation of project-specific MEAL frameworks and tools.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits and data verification exercises.
• Ensure indicator tracking systems are functional and regularly updated.
• Support baseline, midline, and endline assessments where required.

B. Data Collection & Management

• Design and adapt quantitative and qualitative data collection tools.
• Ensure accurate, ethical, and timely data collection and entry using digital systems.
• Maintain updated project databases and tracking sheets.
• Ensure data quality assurance procedures are applied consistently.

C. Analysis, Reporting & Learning

• Analyze datasets to identify trends, gaps, and performance insights.
• Prepare summaries, dashboards, and visual reports for management and donors.
• Contribute to donor reporting and internal learning products.
• Document lessons learned and best practices for program improvement.

D. Accountability & Community Feedback

• Support establishment and monitoring of beneficiary feedback mechanisms.
• Ensure complaints and feedback are documented and addressed appropriately.
• Promote transparency and accountability in project implementation.

E. Coordination & Capacity Support

• Work closely with program teams to integrate MEAL into daily implementation.
• Provide technical guidance on monitoring tools and reporting practices.
• Support training of field staff on data collection and MEAL standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Development, Education, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, or MEAL roles in humanitarian or development projects, preferably education.
• Strong experience with indicator tracking, data systems, and reporting.
• Familiarity with donor compliance and results-based management approaches.
• Experience working in Syria or similar contexts is an asset.
• Fluency in Arabic and strong professional English writing skills.

Mandatory Requirements

• Ability to be permanently based in Al-Qusayr (Homs).
• Willingness to travel within project locations when needed.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to work under pressure.