MEAL Assistant

Country: Syrian Arab Republic Organization: Syrian Civil Administration Development Center Closing date: 17 Aug 2026 Location: Syria / Aleppo,Homs,Hama,Idlib,Tartous Employment Type: Full-time Employment Contract Reports to: Quality & Communication Manager Expected Start Date: ASAP Application Deadline: 17 Aug 2026 About the Organization SYCAC is a non-profit, non-governmental civil society organization established in Turkey in 2012, with an active field presence across Syria. It aims to increase civic spaces to play an active role in peace processes and early recovery of communities by empowering, protecting, and building community capacities, as well as enhancing the leadership role of women and marginalized groups, to achieve communities that embrace the principle of democracy and human rights. Job Purpose SYCAC is seeking a reliable, field-based MEAL Assistant to support the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems in the assigned Syrian governorate. Working under the direct supervision of the MEAL Officer, the MEAL Assistant is the primary MEAL presence on the ground, responsible for field data collection, data quality assurance, beneficiary feedback, and reporting support — serving as the critical link between field realities and the organization's MEAL systems. Key Responsibilities • Implement field-level monitoring plans, maintain an up-to-date activity monitoring schedule, and flag deviations or delays to the MEAL Officer. • Deploy and operate data collection tools (KoBoToolbox or equivalent), and train and support community volunteers and enumerators on data collection protocols. • Conduct regular, independent field monitoring visits to program sites, cross-check beneficiary data against field realities, and produce structured field visit reports. • Perform first-level data cleaning and quality checks on collected data, flagging anomalies or inconsistencies to the MEAL Officer with supporting documentation. • Compile and organize governorate-level data for monthly, quarterly, and donor reports, and populate indicator tracking matrices. • Operate SYCAC's Feedback and Complaints Response Mechanism (FCRM) at the field level, logging and escalating complaints — including sensitive cases — without delay. • Facilitate focus group discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews (KIIs), and post-distribution monitoring (PDM) surveys with program participants. • Support field data collection for baseline, midline, and endline assessments and evaluations, and document lessons learned and case studies. • Maintain organized physical and digital MEAL files and coordinate logistics for field monitoring activities. • Adherence to the policies and procedures followed by SYCAC in all operations. • Commitment to the Code of Conduct, child protection, and prevention of sexual exploitation and harassment. • Commitment to executing any other related tasks in coordination with the direct manager. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, Public Health, or a related field. • At least 1–2 years of experience in MEAL, M&E, data collection. • Demonstrated experience in field data collection, preferably using digital platforms (KoBoToolbox, ODK, or equivalent). • Experience working directly with displaced, conflict-affected, or vulnerable populations in Syria. • Familiarity with accountability to affected populations (AAP) principles and community engagement approaches. • Proficiency in data collection tools and Microsoft Excel; ability to perform basic data cleaning and analysis. • Skills in facilitating FGDs, KIIs, and community surveys. • Ability to work independently in complex, high-risk field environments with limited direct supervision. • Fluency in Arabic (required); good working knowledge of English. How to apply • SYCAC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. • The selection process will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. • We are committed to providing a safe work environment for all employees that is free from sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse and other types of discriminatory and harassment. • All new employees must read, understand and agree to the code of conduct. • Selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks. • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. • Due to the urgency of the position, SYCAC retains the right to recruit before the closing date. • Interested candidates may please fill the application at the following link: Apply now