MEAL Assistant

Syria

Analysis/Statistic - Humanitarian/Disasters

Not Specified

Reporting to the immediate superior, the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Assistant provides technical and methodological support to operations teams. The role includes following up on monitoring plans, rolling out monitoring tools, and ensuring compliance with Tdh’s approaches and methods. The MEAL Assistant assists with data collection, processing, analysis, and the effective communication of monitoring information. They may also participate in internal evaluation processes as needed. Additionally, the MEAL Assistant plays a crucial role as the focal point for the Complaint Feedback and Response Mechanism (CFRM), managing feedback from the affected population and promoting CFRM channels.
Specific Responsibilities/Context of “tasks” :
Monitoring Activities:
-Contribute to the implementation of MEAL activities, including data collection and analysis, to ensure community participation in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Tdh programs.
-Conduct regular field visits to monitor activities, adhering to ethical and methodological standards, and document findings in reports.
-Validate data provided by program teams using appropriate tools and compare them with MoVs.
-Train and supervise enumerators involved in occasional data collection activities.
-Notify the MEAL Manager of any contextual changes (risks and opportunities), challenges, or negative impacts on beneficiaries, service quality, or program progress.
-Help manage and organize MEAL information while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection policies at Tdh.
-Ensure proper archiving of all MEAL-related documents.
Communication and Reporting:
-Provide required MEAL information for writing reports for Tdh and donor use.
Evaluation and Learning:
-Support both internal and external evaluations by providing monitoring data and logistical assistance.
-Assist the MEAL Manager and Program Manager in documenting lessons learned and collecting best practices throughout the projects.
-If needed, support the MEAL Manager in providing local partners with necessary monitoring tools and guidance, based on coordination with the MEAL team.
Accountability:
-Act as the primary focal point for the CFRM within areas of intervention.
-Receive, record, and follow up on beneficiary feedback through the CFRM helpline and other channels, ensuring the CFRM database is updated with all related information.
-Conduct Focus Group Discussions with beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries to gather feedback on Tdh programs.
-Conduct verification processes, when required, to ensure selected individuals meet pre-defined eligibility criteria for support.
Policies and Processes:
-Understands and applies Tdh policies and processes; Child Safeguarding Policy, Directives on Staff Misconduct, PSEA Policy, and Data Protection Policy and reports on any breaching incidents to the focal point.

Due to the urgency of this role, we will be reviewing CVs and interviewing candidate in advance of the closing date. For this reason, interested candidates are asked to submit their application as soon as possible.

Terre des hommes (Tdh) is the leading Swiss organization for children’s aid. Through our health, protection, and emergency relief programs, we provide assistance to over four million children and their families in around 40 countries each year.
Terre des hommes (Tdh) opened its Syria mission in 2021 and dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children and their families in Syria. Through our projects, we provide essential healthcare, education, and protection to those affected by conflict and crisis.

Apr 09, 2026

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