MEAL Officer

## **About ONSUR:** The International Association for Relief and Development (ONSUR) is a non-governmental organization established in early 2012 and registered in Syria. ONSUR is dedicated to implementing relief and development projects that empower local communities and promote a dignified life for vulnerable populations. , the organization operates through a network of execution offices in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Turkey, and Yemen. ONSUR delivers humanitarian assistance and sustainable development initiatives in conflict-affected regions, with a focus on transparency, community engagement, and long-term impact. **Location:** **Damascus** **POSITION SUMMARY:** The MEAL Officer is responsible for planning and managing monitoring and evaluation streams to support in developing and rolling out of the overall MEAL strategy for collecting, aggregating, analysing, and using information and data to produce high-quality and consistent reports. **Duties and Responsibilities** **Key Responsibilities** - Create and implement monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems and frameworks for projects or programs. - Design of data collection tools and research methodologies to maintain data quality which meets minimum reporting requirements of donors and ONSUR. - To produce high quality of monitoring reports, conduct debrief sessions with relevant program staff and develop an agreed action plan. - Ensure data received from the field is accurate, and usable for integration into the central database, and reporting. - To assist the project in identifying key compliance/quality questions and parameters capitalizing on the existing checklists and minimum standards for monitoring project performance. - Design MEAL log-frames for projects and follow up with indicators to determine the progress. - **Comply with the organizational Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy, and report any safeguarding or misconduct concerns.** **Note:** The key responsibilities listed above are illustrative only. The employee may be assigned additional responsibilities in the future depending on the organizational structure of the department. ## **Required Qualifications & Experience** **Education:** - BA degree in a related field is preferred **Experience:** - Minimum 3 years’ experience in the humanitarian field, specifically in participatory assessments, monitoring, and evaluation. **Technical Skills** - Experience with surveys, mobile data collection, database design, - Good contextual knowledge of local issues, community priorities and cultural constraints. - Capable of working both individually and as part of a team. - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. - Must be flexible, willing to perform other duties, and work irregular hours. **Core Competencies** - Proficient use of KOBO, MS Word, Excel, and Power BI - Proficient in report writing. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks efficiently. - Planning, organizing, analysing, and assessing skills. - Excellent communication and interaction skills. Teamwork and delegation of tasks. - Ability to operate in an environment of multiple cultures that require flexibility. - Time management skills and adherence to narrow deadlines with strong attention to detail. **Languages:** - Good skills in English and Arabic. **Child Protection Policy** ONSUR maintains a strict **zero-tolerance policy** toward all forms of child abuse and exploitation. The organization is fully committed to creating and maintaining a **child-safe environment** across all areas of its work. All employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of behavior to ensure the safety and well-being of children, and any breach of this policy will result in immediate disciplinary action. **Anti-Discrimination, Harassment, and Abuse Policy** ONSUR is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all. Discrimination, harassment, or abuse of any kind — whether based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or military status — is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. All staff are expected to **promote a culture of respect** and integrity. Participation in any form of abuse, harassment (verbal, physical, or sexual), intimidation, or exploitation — whether inside or outside the workplace — is a violation of ONSUR’s core values and policies. **Diversity & Inclusion** ONSUR is strongly committed to gender equality and **encourages qualified female candidates** to apply for this position.