Area MEAL Assitant-Dier Ezzour

Country: Syrian Arab Republic Organization: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development Closing date: 2 Sep 2026 About Acted “We go the last mile. Founded in Afghanistan, against the backdrop of a forgotten crisis, Acted’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard-to-reach areas. Millions of vulnerable people around the world need humanitarian assistance today, and hundreds of millions will need it tomorrow, in the face of the growing threat of climate change. We believe that our assistance must be conceptualised and delivered within the framework of people’s natural environments, and the territories on which they depend. Therefore, Acted pursues a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental and development aid actor, contributing to the relief, stabilisation, and recovery of crisis-affected people in fragile areas. This vision is guided by the motto “Think Local – Act Global” - reflecting the need to rely on a deep understanding of local territories and contexts to develop and implement actions based on local knowledge, structures and capacities. This local thinking contributes to a global response - running through all Acted programming and operations - as we work together towards the building of a 3ZERO world: a world with Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty”. Greening strategy: Acted’s greening strategy aims to tackle environmental degradation and climate change while meeting the needs of the most vulnerable who are often those most affected by the deepening environmental crisis. Each Acted employee will adhere to these principles through key green programming responsibilities: • Contribute towards the adherence and development of the greening strategy plan. • Explore innovative green programming opportunities and/or solutions within your realm of responsibilities and roles • Encouraging and promoting environmental safeguarding processes and environmental programming standards in accordance with SOPs and technical guideline notes Acted PSEAH Policy: The Area MEAL Assistant has the responsibility to adhere to the PSEAH Policy (Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment). Area MEAL Assistant has the obligation to complete all mandatory trainings related to the Code of Conduct and the PSEA policy and report any safeguarding concern such as breaches of organisational policies or codes of conduct according to Acted’s procedures. Area MEAL Assistant carries out work duties in a way that does not harm children, vulnerable adults or other staff or volunteers. procedures. JOB PURPOSE The Area MEAL Assistant is responsible for assisting the Area MEAL Officers to implement all MEAL field activities and tasks including assessments, beneficiary verification, data entry, reporting, collection of and ensuring adherence to lessons learned and best practices, and any other tasks as required. He/she will be responsible for supporting the team of MEAL enumerators/Incentive labours in the field. CHAIN OF COMMAND Under the authority of: • Area MEAL Officer • Area Senior MEAL Officer (in need) Line Management : • MEAL Enumerator • MEAL Incentive labours Administration & HR HR-N2 Version 01/2022 WORKING RELATIONS Internal: • Project Officers • Area Accountability Assistant • Capital MEAL Manager • Capital MEAL Specialist • Area MEAL Senior Officer External: • Beneficiaries • Communities • Local government offices • Implementing partners/Partner organizations • External monitors/evaluators OBJECTIVES • Implement MEAL assessments in the field in a reliable, accurate and transparent manner, including collecting primary and secondary data, reporting on findings, and supporting the development of tools and methodologies. • Support organizational learning by ensuring adherence to MEAL technical guidelines, lessons learned, and best practices. • Ensure lessons learnt and best practices are discoursed and documented by reporting them in a timely manner. • Contribute to the effective functioning of beneficiary complaints and response mechanism and enhance the trust and confidence of beneficiaries, identify areas of our work which need to be improved and ensure that Acted learns from the feedback provided through this process. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Monitoring and Evaluation Missions 1.1. Field Data Collection a) Supervise and support MEAL enumerators/Incentive Labours team during data collection in the field; b) Coordinate with the Area MEAL Officer to carry out the assessments (including, but not limited to: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, baseline and endline surveys, as well as other types of assessments and data collection that is required); c) Check that material necessary to carry out the assessment is sufficient and appropriate; d) Write down the observations and answers in an ordinate and clear way, recording responses accurately; e) Record and forward all complaints and suggestions received while in the field to the appropriate Accountability Officer/Accountability assistant/Accountability clerk. f) Collect evidence where applicable g) Probe to clarify unclear answers; h) Write down the observations and answers in an ordinate and clear way, recording responses accurately; Administration & HR HR-N2 Version 01/2022 1.2. Reporting a) Report monitoring findings and any other findings and observation emerged during data collection activities frequently to the MEAL Officers so to communicate the progress of assessment activities; b) Recognize and give account of problems in obtaining data and provide useful feedback from field research activities; c) In the absence of a dedicated Data Entry Officer, enter all field data into appropriate databases on an accurate and timely basis; d) Cross-check the accuracy of data entry; e) Support the maintenance of an efficient and accurate filing system for all electronic and hard copy documents; f) Report monitoring findings at Daily/Weekly Area Meetings, as required by MEAL Officer; g) Collect high-resolution and good quality photos of Acted project activities in the field, featuring donor, partner and Acted logos, and delivery photos to the MEAL Officer (in line with Acted’s Child Protection Policy and Photo Guidelines). 1.3. Support the Development of MEAL Tools and Methodologies a) Support the MEAL Officer in designing appropriate information collection tools and methodologies, including assessment Terms of Reference, and questionnaires; b) Support the translation of tools and methodologies into local language(s) as required. 2. Support to Organizational Learning 2.1. Collection of Lessons Learned and Best Practices a) Collect lessons learned and best practices from beneficiaries, community leaders, partners, and other stakeholders during assessment/monitoring missions; 2.2. Monitoring Adherence to Program Strategies and Guidelines a) Cross-check that project implementation adheres to the technical guidelines for the program, as required by the MEAL Officer; b) Monitor the implementation of lessons learned and best practices; c) Cross-check the accuracy and relevance of beneficiary selection according to contractual criteria. 3. Other a) Record, verify, accurately enter, respond to, and forward all beneficiary and non-beneficiary complaints and suggestions received through WhatsApp or in the field, ensuring data integrity and appropriate follow-up with the relevant Accountability staff and departments. b) Participate in any meetings or conferences as required by the MEAL Officer; c) Perform any other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • % of data collection missions conducted that reached sufficient data accuracy (data accuracy criteria as per Acted standards and as assessed by MEAL Officer overseeing the activity) • % of effective supervision of the data collectors (enumerators/Incentive labours) in the field • Number of lessons learned, and best practices collected over the past 6 months • Number of photos of Acted projects collected during the past 6 months that meet Acted standards • # of data collections conducted • # of data collection trainings attended # of effective communications done with programs during the OSM Administration & HR HR-N2 Version 01/2022 QUALIFICATIONS • University Degree /institute. • At least one year experience with NGOs and/or International Institutions in Monitoring and Evaluation • Basic English skills is an asset • Resident in Deir Ez Zor governorate • Ability to travel locally • Good command of using KOBO application via smartphones. • Good command of using MS Excel and MS Word • Good command of using GPS devices/programs for data collection • Ability to build and sustain relationship with team members and interviewees in the field as well as the local authorities i.e., camp managers.... etc. • Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and work under minimal supervision. • Capability to work under pressure and travel to the targeted areas within Acted projects How to apply The To apply for this opportunity, you are kindly requested to read the following points: 1- Read the job description carefully. 2- You may need to create a mail account. 3- Fill in the job application form through the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bHG2enFSvy 4- closing date for the announcement is: 02 nd September 2026 at 4:00 PM IMPORTANT NOTES: •Acted is committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse in the framework of its programs in Syria. The successful candidate will be required to adhere to Acted Code of conduct and Acted Global Policies especially regarding the protection of children and the protection against sexual exploitation and abuse. A rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken, and information will be requested from previous employers about any disciplinary action of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures. •Acted is committed to gender equity and to have a balanced and diverse workforce. Acted strongly encourages qualified women, persons with disabilities and persons from under-represented groups to apply to the position. •Acted offers a variety of arrangements that enable women to excel in their careers, including flexible working hours for work-life balance, maternity leave, and career coaching. Acted never uses external recruitment agencies and recruitment is always free of charge. Administration & HR HR-N2 Version 01/2022 The necessity of ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, with proper attention to promoting diversity, is the most important concern in the recruitment and employment of staff at Acted. •Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision, or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided. •Acted never uses external recruitment agencies, and recruitment is always free of charge.) The Acted and its employees don’t request or receive any money for the services provided, and our services are completely free How to apply https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bHG2enFSvy