MEAL Officer

About Amal Organization for Relief and Development:
Amal is a non-profit Syrian non-governmental organization established to provide life-saving aid and services to the most vulnerable people, strengthening their resilience, advocating for their basic rights, and also contributing to providing recovery and revitalization programs for societies that war-torned.
Amal Organization is a relief and development organization, was established in early 2013 and the organization was licensed and registered in Turkey, Gaziantep on 6/6/2014

About the Job:

• A Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer manages information and reporting processes and products to ensure professional, high-quality communication in an organization's activities and results. A MEAL Officer also plays an important role in improving information management and data quality, and in strengthening knowledge sharing and learning across the organization.
• MEAL Officers are also responsible for full-cycle monitoring and evaluation of programs, developing appropriate methodologies and tools to design evaluations.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinate data collection and synthesize and analyze quantitative data from the field.
• Update and add to the MEAL field guide as necessary.
• Synthesize and analyze M&E quantitative data received monthly
• Conduct need assessment, baseline survey, project review, end-line survey, and impact assessment of the relevant projects as per need and requirement.
• Assist in creating reports based on quantitative M&E data gathered
• Assist in creating M&E policies and procedures.
• Assist in preparing timely regular monthly, mid-year, and annual progress reports on all activities.
• Ensure that the M&E database is up to date with all relevant attachments.
• Responsible for the management of the M&E database, a compilation of monthly results reporting, analysis of raw data, and oversight of data quality checking.
• Responsible for the implementation of the project M&E plan and design of related monitoring tools.

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in statistics, demographics, public health, or international development preferred
• Minimum of five years of experience working in the field of monitoring and evaluation
• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating M&E systems from project initiation to close out
• Experience in strategic planning and performance management, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies
• Ability to manage critical relationships with diplomacy and tact and engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational. and time management skills
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Computer proficiency
• Experience in planning and managing surveys, developing and refining data collection tools, and with data quality assessments and oversight
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it effectively to diverse audiences;
• Ability to design and implement efficient work flows and procedures

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND NON-DISCRIMINATION:

Amal dedicated to promoting equal opportunities in our recruitment practices so the maintaining equal opportunities and nondiscrimination is a foundational principle:

Discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, social status, origin, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or any other grounds is strictly prohibited across all aspects of employment, organizational practices, work arrangements, salary, dismissal, and service provision.

Preference among employees or candidates for employment may be granted based on objective criteria and qualifications essential for the job, and such preferences do not constitute discrimination.

In instances where specific provisions apply to contracting concerning gender, qualifications, working conditions, or contract type (daily, weekly, seasonal), rights and responsibilities remain equitable

PROTECTION FROM HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION:

Amal Organization is dedicated to fostering a secure and respectful environment for employees and those they interact with in the course of their work. The recruitment, retention, and promotion of staff are inherently tied to maintaining high ethical standards and a commendable reputation. Amal Organization unequivocally prohibits and will not tolerate (zero tolerate) any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (whether sexual or otherwise), based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. Employees and associated personnel must strictly refrain from engaging in any discriminatory, harassing, or abusive behavior, whether physical, sexual, verbal, or otherwise, both within and outside the Amal organization.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Amal Organization recognizes that ensuring a secure environment for children begins with the recruitment of qualified employees equipped with the necessary competencies and skills to perform their duties effectively, safely, and reliably. This commitment is geared towards safeguarding children from all forms of exploitation, labor, or potential harm.

In our dedication to children's safety, our selection process incorporates comprehensive background checks, underscoring our unwavering commitment to preventing abuse and ensuring the well-being of children.

SAFEGUARDING EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:

In line with our commitment to fostering a secure and respectful work environment, the post holder is required to adhere to Amal's anti-harassment policy. This policy underscores our dedication to safeguarding the well-being of our staff by promoting a workplace culture characterized by mutual respect and professionalism. The role holder plays a vital part in this commitment, ensuring a supportive atmosphere and contributing to the safeguarding of their colleagues through promoting positive employee relations.