Whole of Syria: Country MEAL Manager

Overview

Ensure effective MEAL systems and team management for Acted projects

You have:

• University Degree in Political Sciences, Public Administration, International Affairs, Economics or a related field.
• At least 2-5 years of professional experience in humanitarian and/or development organisations.
• Good organizational and communication skills with international and national staff and rural communities.
• Ability to coordinate and manage a team.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills in English.
• Familiarity with basic Office software programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Kobo Toolbox.

Acted

For the past 30 years, international NGO Acted has been going the last mile to save lives. Currently, Acted supports 20 million people across 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas – and pursues a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental and development aid actor. Acted relies on an in-depth knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement relevant long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, building together a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty

ACTED Syria

Since 2012, Acted has been implementing projects with vulnerable communities in Syria with a two-fold approach: Acted provides life-saving support to vulnerable displaced persons, returnees, and host communities across Syria, through multi-sectorial rapid emergency services, and implements a wide range of resilience building interventions. Thus, Acted has been able to strengthen its links with Syrian local communities and to develop an in-depth knowledge of local dynamics. A team of 900+ is currently working in Syria.

You will be in charge of

The Country Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Manager is responsible for designing and developing appropriate and viable monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems that are in line with the Acted’s global MEAL procedures and to ensure that Acted’s projects and programs perform as planned.

Main duties:

1. Coordination of MEAL activities

2. Management of the MEAL department and team

3. Capacity Building and Training

4. Process Development

5. Capitalization

6. Implement the beneficiary Complaint Response Mechanism

7. Other

Expected skills and qualifications

• University Degree in Political Sciences, Public Administration, International Affairs, Economics or a related field (anthropology, sociology, statistics);
• At least 2-5 years of professional experience in humanitarian and/or development organisations;
• Experience with participatory appraisals and project cycle management encouraged;
• Good organizational and communication skills with international and national staff and rural communities;
• Ability to coordinate and manage a team;
• Teamwork and team building skills, capacity building skills;
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and work independently and under pressure;
• Excellent communication and drafting skills in English;
• Knowledge of the region is an asset;
• Familiarity with basic Office software programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Kobo Toolbox.

Terms of reference

For more information about the position, click here . ### Conditions

• Salary between 2900 and 3100€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
• Contribution to a housing allowance of up to 75% of Acted benchmark or accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse
• Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
• Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
• Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
• One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training
• Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
• Psychological assistance

Join us

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]) or below, including the reference: MEALM/WOS

Please note that ACTED will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.

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Potential interview questions

Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: acted.org