Job Title
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Associate
To work for
GOPA Infra - SRTF Project
Field of Work
Engineering - Social Services
Minimum Education Level
Baccalaureate
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
• University degree in applied social science, engineering, economics, or related fields
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience, with a proven track record, in MERL data management systems, preferably in major, donor-financed emergency aid, or development funds, with local partners in developing countries
• Knowledge of project cycle management and/or results-based management
• Strong skills in the Microsoft Office package especially MS Excel, e.g., data cleaning; advanced formulae; pivot tables
• Ability and readiness to work in the Syrian Arab Republic, with post in Damascus.
• Literacy in major database software and data management best practices
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic
• Strong communications skills with a keen sense of ethics and integrity
• Experience working in an international environment, including NGOs, with participation in multi-discipline project teams from different cultural backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills, especially regarding storage and maintenance of digital files
• Comfortable with occasional travel as part of ToR scope of work; nationally withing the Syrian Arab Republic and internationally to the Hashemite kingdom of Jordan, when required.
• Syrian Nationality is a Must.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Additional advantages
• Knowledge in GIS software (preferably qGIS)
• Knowledge of programming skills in one or more of the following: SQL, Python, R, with a specific focus on data analysis and data visualization software
• Knowledge drafting beneficiary-oriented surveys, plus know-how in analysis
• Experience working in MERL in the Syrian Arab Republic and/or any of the neighboring countries
• Experience working in MERL in conflict, post-conflict, and/or fragile countries (other than the Syrian Arab Republic)
Personal characteristics
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work in a team
• Able to multi-task across projects/tasks
• Meticulous and detail-oriented
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong desire to learn
• Professional attitude, and approach, to work
Salary and Benefits
Confidential
About us
(SRTF) was established for the financing of reconstruction activities to rebuild the country and alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people as a result of the on-going conflict. The SRTF was created to provide the international community with a vehicle to offer financial support to the National Coalition for responding to the needs of the Syrian people.
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