Job ID
44728
Job Title
MEAL Manager
To work for
Gruppo di Volontariato Civile GVC
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Analysis/Statistic - Quality Control - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Master
Responsibilities
Monitoring and Evaluation
Lead the implementation of the in-country MEAL systems to collect and analyse program performance data for evidence-based decisions.
Monitor the progress on the implementation of MEAL activities and procedures at mission level to ensure compliance with WeWorld’s and donors’ requirements.
Oversee data analysis and visualization activities to provide evidence-based knowledge that informs programming.
Manage MEAL systems and tools reviews to ensure compliance with donor requirements.
Design key indicators protocols that can apply to selected programmes.
Oversee regular MEAL activities and systems within consortia and with local Implementing Partners.
Lead or support internal and external evaluations of the mission’s projects and programs.
Maintain up-to-date project MEAL SharePoint and repository with all M&E tools and MEAL produced material.
Accountability and Learning
Lead the systematization of the in-country MEAL systems, including the development of MEAL Standard operating procedures (SOPs), manuals, toolkits, etc.
Support Program Managers and Project Officers to process, analyze, and use information collected to assess trends, improve management, and adjustments as necessary.
Support in tracking donor and WeWorld’s reporting requirements and deadlines and provide MEAL information to Program Managers for drafting reports.
Contribute to grant management by providing support in proposal development.
Support other departments in designing research and data collection methodologies.
Oversee and/or support research and learning activities at mission level.
Oversee capacity building activities for quality programming through training and capacity development of all WeWorld staff in MEAL, including areas of program assessment, design, monitoring & evaluation methodologies.
Abide by, enforce, and disseminate WeWorld global policies (Code of Ethics and Conducts, PSEAH, Child Safeguarding, Data Protection Protocol etc.) at mission level.
HR and Budget Management
Manage and oversee the work of the in-country MEAL staff members and interns/volunteers on an ad hoc basis.
Oversee and lead the recruitment, selection, and training of MEAL staff.
Oversee the MEAL department budget, ensuring consistency and financial sustainability.
Ensure that staffing of the MEAL department is appropriate to program needs and to budget availability.
Manage MEAL staff to ensure consistency of standards, harmonization of information and input collection from beneficiaries as well as sharing of learnings.
Coordination
Ensure smooth coordination and communication among in-country MEAL staff to promote consistency and collaboration.
Facilitate proper coordination and communication with the program team and other in-country departments, making sure that the MEAL strategy, decisions, and future endeavours are shared in a transparent manner.
Facilitate effective coordination and communication with in-country Implementing Partners and consortia to enhance alignment and synergy in program implementation.
Ensure consistent communication and coordination with the MEAL structure at regional and HQ levels to align with organizational standards and strategies.
Carry out other related activities as assigned by the line manager as deemed necessary.
Lead the implementation of the in-country MEAL systems to collect and analyse program performance data for evidence-based decisions.
Monitor the progress on the implementation of MEAL activities and procedures at mission level to ensure compliance with WeWorld’s and donors’ requirements.
Oversee data analysis and visualization activities to provide evidence-based knowledge that informs programming.
Manage MEAL systems and tools reviews to ensure compliance with donor requirements.
Design key indicators protocols that can apply to selected programmes.
Oversee regular MEAL activities and systems within consortia and with local Implementing Partners.
Lead or support internal and external evaluations of the mission’s projects and programs.
Maintain up-to-date project MEAL SharePoint and repository with all M&E tools and MEAL produced material.
Accountability and Learning
Lead the systematization of the in-country MEAL systems, including the development of MEAL Standard operating procedures (SOPs), manuals, toolkits, etc.
Support Program Managers and Project Officers to process, analyze, and use information collected to assess trends, improve management, and adjustments as necessary.
Support in tracking donor and WeWorld’s reporting requirements and deadlines and provide MEAL information to Program Managers for drafting reports.
Contribute to grant management by providing support in proposal development.
Support other departments in designing research and data collection methodologies.
Oversee and/or support research and learning activities at mission level.
Oversee capacity building activities for quality programming through training and capacity development of all WeWorld staff in MEAL, including areas of program assessment, design, monitoring & evaluation methodologies.
Abide by, enforce, and disseminate WeWorld global policies (Code of Ethics and Conducts, PSEAH, Child Safeguarding, Data Protection Protocol etc.) at mission level.
HR and Budget Management
Manage and oversee the work of the in-country MEAL staff members and interns/volunteers on an ad hoc basis.
Oversee and lead the recruitment, selection, and training of MEAL staff.
Oversee the MEAL department budget, ensuring consistency and financial sustainability.
Ensure that staffing of the MEAL department is appropriate to program needs and to budget availability.
Manage MEAL staff to ensure consistency of standards, harmonization of information and input collection from beneficiaries as well as sharing of learnings.
Coordination
Ensure smooth coordination and communication among in-country MEAL staff to promote consistency and collaboration.
Facilitate proper coordination and communication with the program team and other in-country departments, making sure that the MEAL strategy, decisions, and future endeavours are shared in a transparent manner.
Facilitate effective coordination and communication with in-country Implementing Partners and consortia to enhance alignment and synergy in program implementation.
Ensure consistent communication and coordination with the MEAL structure at regional and HQ levels to align with organizational standards and strategies.
Carry out other related activities as assigned by the line manager as deemed necessary.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
An advanced university degree, master or equivalent in the field of Social or Political Science, Development Studies, Economics, Data Science, Information Management, Project Management, or similar.
3-5 years of experience in MEAL/M&E in an emergency/development/protracted crisis context.
MEAL principles and current approaches expertise, in humanitarian, development and nexus programs.
Previous experience in supervising, mentoring, and managing a team in a cross-cultural setting.
Experience with both quantitative and qualitative methods, including survey development, conduct assessments, collect and analyze primary and secondary data.
Experience with Mobile Data Collection and related software & language (e.g. OKM, Kobo ToolBox, STATA, SPSS).
Experience with proposal and grant development.
Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.
Good knowledge of Microsoft 365.
Proven communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and diplomacy skills
Proven organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks
Ability to multi-task and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines
Ability to think strategically and conceptually and to translate these into concrete results
Capacity to work autonomously and in problem prevention/resolution
Integrity in line with Humanitarian Principles and ethical standards
Cultural, gender, religion, age, disability sensitivity and adaptability
Strong commitment to WeWorld mission and values
An advanced university degree, master or equivalent in the field of Social or Political Science, Development Studies, Economics, Data Science, Information Management, Project Management, or similar.
3-5 years of experience in MEAL/M&E in an emergency/development/protracted crisis context.
MEAL principles and current approaches expertise, in humanitarian, development and nexus programs.
Previous experience in supervising, mentoring, and managing a team in a cross-cultural setting.
Experience with both quantitative and qualitative methods, including survey development, conduct assessments, collect and analyze primary and secondary data.
Experience with Mobile Data Collection and related software & language (e.g. OKM, Kobo ToolBox, STATA, SPSS).
Experience with proposal and grant development.
Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.
Good knowledge of Microsoft 365.
Proven communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and diplomacy skills
Proven organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks
Ability to multi-task and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines
Ability to think strategically and conceptually and to translate these into concrete results
Capacity to work autonomously and in problem prevention/resolution
Integrity in line with Humanitarian Principles and ethical standards
Cultural, gender, religion, age, disability sensitivity and adaptability
Strong commitment to WeWorld mission and values
Specific Vacancy Requirements
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment We World GVC implement a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks/ International vetting/Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented
Salary and Benefits
Salary will be established according to GVC salary scale.
only pre-selected candidates will be contacted the applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position may be before the deadline.
only pre-selected candidates will be contacted the applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position may be before the deadline.
About us
Gruppo di Volontariato Civile, GVC - a non-governmental, and independent organization, founded in 1971 in Bologna (Italy).
Since its foundation, GVC is active in international development aid projects, humanitarian aid to populations suffering from conflicts and natural disasters to reconstruction, hygiene, and food security; from rural development to education, to the protection of women's and children's rights.
In over forty years of activity, GVC had operated in all parts of the world, carrying out thousands of projects. collaborating with public institutions, cultural associations, cooperatives, and Italian and European NGOs,
In Syria, among 2010 and 2011, GVC implemented a project in Syria, in the city of Aleppo, strengthening the educational system in public schools taking in consideration presence of Iraqi students refugees.
At the end of 2013 GVC obtained the authorization from the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to work in humanitarian aid in the crisis.
WeWorld GVC is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
WeWorld GVC has also a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a child or a vulnerable adult by any of our staff, related persons or partners. Safeguarding checks are part of the selection process.
WeWorld GVC commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal records checks or check disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.
WeWorld GVC promotes a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace and expects the highest standards of behavior from all its staff, who are requested to adhere to the principles and behavioral rules defined in the CoEC and the Organizational Policies.
Since its foundation, GVC is active in international development aid projects, humanitarian aid to populations suffering from conflicts and natural disasters to reconstruction, hygiene, and food security; from rural development to education, to the protection of women's and children's rights.
In over forty years of activity, GVC had operated in all parts of the world, carrying out thousands of projects. collaborating with public institutions, cultural associations, cooperatives, and Italian and European NGOs,
In Syria, among 2010 and 2011, GVC implemented a project in Syria, in the city of Aleppo, strengthening the educational system in public schools taking in consideration presence of Iraqi students refugees.
At the end of 2013 GVC obtained the authorization from the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to work in humanitarian aid in the crisis.
WeWorld GVC is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
WeWorld GVC has also a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a child or a vulnerable adult by any of our staff, related persons or partners. Safeguarding checks are part of the selection process.
WeWorld GVC commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal records checks or check disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.
WeWorld GVC promotes a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace and expects the highest standards of behavior from all its staff, who are requested to adhere to the principles and behavioral rules defined in the CoEC and the Organizational Policies.
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Posted On
Oct 06, 2025
Expiry Date
Nov 05, 2025
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