Type and content of program: Syria mission is dedicated to work on recently opened and challenging areas to provide lifesaving activities to the population affected by the conflict. SI implements integrated programming both in North West and North East SYria, which include a response to first emergencies (emergency shelter programming, emergency WASH, etc.), to protracted crisis (response in NWS camps, WASH, shelter and basic needs response to informal settlements and host communities in NES), and more sustainable-oriented activities (high-scale rehabilitation of Water & irrigation infrastructure, support to livelihood, rehabilitation of schools and private houses, etc). Additionally, SI is leading a BHA-funded consortium providing public health-oriented response in the whole NES, together with three other international partners. Other donors supporting the mission are the following: ECHO, SCHF, Global Europe, CDCS, CIAA, SRTF.
The Coordination team is based in Amman (Jordan). The North West operation is managed from Amman and the operational base is located in Azaz (Aleppo governorate). In the North East, the operations are managed from Amuda/Hassakeh and Raqqa. The mission also has a limited team in Gaziantep (Turkey) working in low profile.
General objective:
Lead Institutional Knowledge Building and improvement of MEAL methods and techniques
Provide a methodological support to all program teams on technical questions linked to MEAL and crosscutting issues such as: design of MEAL plan, quantitative and qualitative data collection, measure of indicators, Complaints Response Mechanism,
Look over the quality and relevance of internal monitoring and evaluation activities, recommendations and analysis produced by program teams
Ensures accountability is in line with the processes and strategy and adapted to the context
Leads internal and external evaluations processes
The main challenges:
Several Field Offices to support on MEAL with partial remote control
Necessity to ensure buy-in and ownership on MEAL protocols (roles & responsibilities, processes, tools) at distance
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
Monitor the MEAL strategy implementation to ensure it remains relevant, and adapt whenever necessary
Integrate in a complex, challenging context externally and internally
Specific skills and experience:
Diploma/education:
University degree in related sector (programme management, development, humanitarian studies)
Experience:
At least 3 years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, accountability and Learning, including experience in coordination.
Experience in supporting emergency response in tense security context and remote setting.
Experience in the Middle East is highly appreciated
Technical skills and knowledge:
Excellent analytical and writing skills
Solid knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, accountability and Learning
Good knowledge of Information management
Soft skills :
Essential: Highly diplomatic with excellent political awareness and understanding
Essential: Demonstrate personal and professional integrity in all interactions
Essential: Strong oral and written communication skills
Essential: Be prepared to travel to implementation sites as required
