Job ID
42994
Job Title
MEAL Assistant
To work for
ZOA - International
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
The MEAL Assistant will be a full-time employee of ZOA Syria. Under the direct supervision of the MEAL Officer, the MEAL Assistant will support projects monitoring, conducting field monitoring visits, following up on implementation MEAL plans, support strengthening the project M&E capacity, and support reporting and data management.
Main 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.
Main 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.
Qualifications
Knowledge and experience
•Bachelor degree 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:
•Organized and structured
•Good communication skills
•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 degree 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:
•Organized and structured
•Good communication skills
•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
• Regular travel to the field is required.
Diversity and inclusion are core values at ZOA. We believe that a diverse team with varied perspectives and experiences is essential to achieving our mission and we invite everyone who is qualified to apply.
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.
Please note that ZOA have may not choose 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.
Contract duration: six months with possibility of extension, depending on funding and performance.
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Diversity and inclusion are core values at ZOA. We believe that a diverse team with varied perspectives and experiences is essential to achieving our mission and we invite everyone who is qualified to apply.
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.
Please note that ZOA have may not choose 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.
Contract duration: six months with possibility of extension, depending on funding and performance.
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Salary and Benefits
As per ZOA's Salary Scale
About us
ZOA is an international NGO, which offers RELIEF to people who are affected by conflict or natural disasters. ZOA wants to contribute to a new perspective of HOPE in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities, we work on the RECOVERY until they can provide to take care of their livelihoods. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. From there ZOA operates in seventeen countries in Africa, Middle East Region and Asia. ZOA works approximately with 900 employees worldwide.
ZOA has provided emergency relief to Syrians in Syria and neighbouring countries since 2014. After ZOA’s registration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in 2018, the organization established an office in Damascus in 2019. Since then, ZOA has been working with crisis affected communities across Livelihoods, WASH, Education and Shelter sectors. ZOA implements directly, as well as through local partners. ZOA seeks to reach the most vulnerable groups- women, children, elderly, female headed households, persons with disablities and internally displaced persons.
ZOA has provided emergency relief to Syrians in Syria and neighbouring countries since 2014. After ZOA’s registration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in 2018, the organization established an office in Damascus in 2019. Since then, ZOA has been working with crisis affected communities across Livelihoods, WASH, Education and Shelter sectors. ZOA implements directly, as well as through local partners. ZOA seeks to reach the most vulnerable groups- women, children, elderly, female headed households, persons with disablities and internally displaced persons.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
May 15, 2025
Expiry Date
May 30, 2025
CV Language
English