Summary

The MEAL Field Officer coordinates and implements all activities related to monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning. He/She is responsible for implementing monitoring and evaluation plans, collecting and analyzing data, ensuring compliance with established standards and guidelines, and contributing to the overall improvement of programs through effective feedback mechanisms.

Location: Syria- Der ez-Zor- Ashara

الواجبات والمسؤوليات

• Implement project monitoring activities in line with approved MEAL plans, tools, indicators, and data collection schedules.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to assess the progress, quality, and compliance of project activities against approved plans, technical standards, and relevant guidelines.
• Conduct and support monitoring exercises, including process monitoring, post-distribution monitoring (PDM), beneficiary verification, and other field assessments as required.
• Collect quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate methods, including structured interviews, key informant interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), direct observation, and document reviews.
• Verify reported project outputs, beneficiary information, and supporting documents through field visits, spot checks, and cross-checking with relevant records.
• Design, review, and digitally data collection tools using KoboToolbox, including appropriate question types, skipping logic, validation rules, and relevance conditions.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to track progress against project indicators, identify trends and implementation gaps, and draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Prepare clear and timely monitoring reports, summaries, tables, charts, and data visualizations, highlighting key findings, challenges, and practical recommendations.
• Support the preparation and updating of indicator tracking tools, including Indicator Performance Tracking Tables (IPTTs), and other monitoring matrices under the guidance of the MEAL team.
• Monitor the availability, accessibility, and functionality of Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms (CFM) at project sites and assess beneficiaries’ awareness of available feedback channels.
• Support the documentation, verification, referral, and follow-up of feedback and complaints in coordination with the teams responsible, while maintaining confidentiality and following established procedures.
• Share monitoring findings and field observations with the MEAL Field Coordinator and relevant project teams and follow up on agreed corrective actions and recommendations.
• Support baseline, endline, and other evaluation activities through field coordination, data collection, data quality checks, and documentation, as required.
• Document lessons learned, implementation challenges, and good practices, and contribute to learning and knowledge-sharing processes.
• Adhere to the code of conduct, safeguarding policy, and PSEA policy. Report any complaints related to safeguarding or misconduct.

ملحوظة: The above-mentioned key responsibilities/accountabilities are illustrative ones. Other future responsibilities/accountabilities may be assigned to the job depending on the department’s organizational chart.

Qualifications and Experiences

• تعليم: Bachelor’s degree in information management, Social Sciences, or any related field.
• خبرة: At least 2 years of previous experience working in an NGO, involving monitoring, evaluation, and learning methodologies within the development sector or a related field.
• اللغات: Good skills in English and Arabic.
• آحرون: Good knowledge of the project area to facilitate visits.
  • Good experience in data collection, analysis, and management principles.

Personal Abilities and Skills

• Proficiency in using KoboToolbox to design, program, test, and manage digital data collection forms.
• Good command of Microsoft Excel, including data cleaning, analysis, and presentation; familiarity with SPSS, STATA, or other statistical software is an asset.
• Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data, identify patterns and discrepancies, and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-structured MEAL reports and supporting documentation.
• Understanding monitoring and evaluation methodologies, indicator tracking, sampling principles, and data quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, data integrity, confidentiality, and responsible data management.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to conduct interviews and engage respectfully with beneficiaries, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Building rapport and trust with beneficiaries, stakeholders, and team members to effectively gather feedback and facilitate learning sessions.
• Ability to work independently in the field, organize tasks, meet deadlines, and coordinate effectively with project and MEAL teams.

Child Protection Policy

ONSUR maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of child abuse and exploitation. The organization is fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe environment across all areas of its work. All employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of behavior to ensure the safety and well-being of children, and any breach of this policy will result in immediate disciplinary action.

Anti-Discrimination, Harassment, and Abuse Policy

ONSUR is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all. Discrimination, harassment, or abuse of any kind — whether based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or military status — is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.

All staff are expected to promote a culture of respect and integrity. Participation in any form of abuse, harassment (verbal, physical, or sexual), intimidation, or exploitation — whether inside or outside the workplace — is a violation of ONSUR’s core values and policies.

التنوع والشمول

ONSUR is strongly committed to gender equality and encourages qualified female candidates to apply for this position.

كيفية التقديم

Interested candidates are invited to apply by filling out the Google Form linked below. Please provide your CV explaining your relevant experience for the role.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ONSUR reserves the right to close the vacancy before the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified

مصدر: موقع ReliefWeb (UN OCHA). Posted by International Association for Relief and Development. Apply directly with the organization as described above.