MEAL Officer

Job Vacancy Announcement – MEAL Officer

Rahmet Yardımlaşma Derneği

An international, independent humanitarian organization established in 2014. With a dedicated team of over 2,000 staff and volunteers, Rahmet Yardımlaşma Derneği is committed to providing aid and assistance to the most vulnerable communities worldwide. The organization works tirelessly to alleviate suffering and promote sustainable change, driven by the belief that no one should be left behind.

Contract Duration: 4 months
Application Deadline: 25 February 2025
Position Title: MEAL Officer
Location: Damascus – Syria

Job Description

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer is responsible for designing and implementing M&E systems to ensure effective tracking of project progress, outcomes, and impact. This role includes data collection, analysis, reporting, and supporting decision-making to enhance project effectiveness and compliance with organizational and donor requirements..

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and update M&E work plans and data collection strategies in coordination with relevant teams.
• Establish and maintain an effective monitoring and evaluation system aligned with project objectives and donor requirements.
• Design and implement data collection tools, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and continuous updates.
• Track project performance using defined indicators and provide regular progress reports.
• Conduct field visits for monitoring activities, verifying data quality, and assessing project impact.
• Support external evaluators with necessary reports and information.
• Oversee data management, including collection, cleaning, analysis, and archiving.
• Ensure beneficiaries are informed about complaint mechanisms and document received complaints.
• Coordinate with the M&E team in Turkey to align project evaluation results with overall objectives.
• Extract lessons learned and recommend improvements for future projects.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the direct manager.

Qualifications:

• A university degree in Project Management, International Development, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• A minimum of two years of experience in M&E within the humanitarian or development sector.
• Strong knowledge of M&E principles, tools, indicator design, data collection, and analysis methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to prepare clear and detailed reports.
• Proficiency in data analysis software such as Excel, SPSS, or related tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage professionally and ethically with local communities.
• Willingness to conduct regular field visits and work in diverse environments as needed.