Job ID
50272
Job Title
MEAL Assistant
To work for
ZOA - International
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
1. Support the implementation of regular surveys as per project requirements and document results/findings.
2. Verifying project information.
3. Coordinate with the MEAL team and project staff to document lessons learnt and findings.
4. Provide inputs and support to the MEAL team in developing their MEAL systems including access to the hotline; and feedback boxes where appropriate.
5. Ensure the documentation and storing of both qualitative and quantitative data.
6. Support and maintain project monitoring tools, databases and project reporting data.
7. Support the establishment of feedback mechanisms that are supported by the project.
8. Conduct regular field visits for assessments and monitoring.
9. Support the mainstreaming of ZOA’s strategic priorities of Localization, Climate Resilience, GDI (Gender, Diversity and Inclusion) and Peace Nexus in ZOA’s MEAL systems.
10. Other duties as required in line with the skills, experience and role.
2. Verifying project information.
3. Coordinate with the MEAL team and project staff to document lessons learnt and findings.
4. Provide inputs and support to the MEAL team in developing their MEAL systems including access to the hotline; and feedback boxes where appropriate.
5. Ensure the documentation and storing of both qualitative and quantitative data.
6. Support and maintain project monitoring tools, databases and project reporting data.
7. Support the establishment of feedback mechanisms that are supported by the project.
8. Conduct regular field visits for assessments and monitoring.
9. Support the mainstreaming of ZOA’s strategic priorities of Localization, Climate Resilience, GDI (Gender, Diversity and Inclusion) and Peace Nexus in ZOA’s MEAL systems.
10. Other duties as required in line with the skills, experience and role.
Qualifications
Knowledge and experience
• Bachelor in social sciences or project management or related fields
• One year experience in MEAL preferably in a similar working environment.
• Relevant training in M&E is preferrable
• Data collection and project reporting.
• Good spoken and written command of English.
• Excellent spoken and written command of Arabic.
• Computer skills, particularly in Word and Excel.
• Experience with digital data collection tools (such as KOBO) and/or Data Analysis software (such as SPSS) is big plus.
Skills:
• Organised and structured
• Good communication
• Result-oriented in a team approach
• Writing skills in English (preferred)
Attitude:
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Service and participatory attitude
• Interpersonal skills
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment.
• Bachelor in social sciences or project management or related fields
• One year experience in MEAL preferably in a similar working environment.
• Relevant training in M&E is preferrable
• Data collection and project reporting.
• Good spoken and written command of English.
• Excellent spoken and written command of Arabic.
• Computer skills, particularly in Word and Excel.
• Experience with digital data collection tools (such as KOBO) and/or Data Analysis software (such as SPSS) is big plus.
Skills:
• Organised and structured
• Good communication
• Result-oriented in a team approach
• Writing skills in English (preferred)
Attitude:
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Service and participatory attitude
• Interpersonal skills
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
The final selected applicant will have a regular travel to the field as required, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results.
Please note that ZOA may choose not to appoint this position on completion of interviews if a suitable candidate is not found and / or if needs change and the position is no longer necessary.
Duration of Position: 6 Months with possibility of extension, depends on funding and performance.
Please note that ZOA may choose not to appoint this position on completion of interviews if a suitable candidate is not found and / or if needs change and the position is no longer necessary.
Duration of Position: 6 Months with possibility of extension, depends on funding and performance.
Salary and Benefits
As per ZOA Syria Mission Salary Scale
About us
ZOA is an international NGO based in the Netherlands. We respond to natural disasters and conflict, delivering relief assistance to the most vulnerable and working alongside communities to help them recover. ZOA is committed to the humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, and targeting based on need. We are committed to safeguarding the rights of children and the most vulnerable, and to preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment in all its forms.
ZOA has been working in the Syria Response since 2014 and has been supporting Syrian refugees, internally displaced Syrians, and host communities in Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. Since September 2018, ZOA has been registered in Damascus, enabling it to manage and run its operations and projects from within the country. ZOA works through local partners and its own direct implementation on a range of sectors from Shelter and NFI distribution to Education, WASH, and Food Security and Livelihoods.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Aug 12, 2026
Expiry Date
Aug 27, 2026
CV Language
English