MEAL Assistant

***\*This position is open for Syrian National Only***

**Job Title: MEAL Assistant**

**Work Location: Aleppo**

**Contract end date/duration: 30th September 2026**

**Number of Vacancy: 2**

**Position Summary**

The MEAL Assistant is responsible for implementing and strengthening MEAL and Data Management systems across assigned projects. The role combines program monitoring, data management, accountability, and reporting functions to ensure high-quality data, effective learning, and evidence-based decision-making.

The MEAL Assistant plays a key role in ensuring that monitoring, evaluation, Accountability and learning processes are effectively implemented at the field levels, contributing to evidence-based decision-making, accountability, and adaptive management.

The employee is also required to;

1\. Remain aware of and comply with safety and security regulations/procedures and bear responsibility for personal safety and security while under contract.

2\. Comply with the organization Policies which includes but not limited to Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct and other organizational and HR policies.

3\. the organization has a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse towards any person including our staff, representatives, partners, programme participants and members of the community where we work. We expect all staff, partners and related personnel to share this commitment by understanding, abiding by and working within the organization International Safeguarding Policy and related framework at all times whilst representing the organization.

4\. Depending on specific role and responsibilities, may be requested to comply with the terms of additional policies, guidelines and related regulations, as and when necessary.

**Key Responsibilities**

**1. Supporting MEAL system, Data Collection, and Quality Assurance**

• Support the implementation of MEAL plans by organizing and participating in field monitoring activities such as post-distribution monitoring, site visits, and assessments, ensuring proper planning and coordination with program teams.

• Collect quantitative and qualitative data using approved tools (e.g., Kobo, checklists, FGDs, KIIs), ensuring proper disaggregation (gender, age, disability) and adherence to standardized methodologies.

• Verify beneficiary data, attendance sheets, and activity implementation against agreed criteria and plans, including cross-checking registration lists and supporting documents.

• Support baseline, midline, and endline data collection processes, ensuring completeness, consistency, and proper documentation of all collected data.

• Identify data inconsistencies, gaps, or potential errors during field activities and report them to the MEAL Officer for validation and corrective action.

• Contribute to Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and routine verification processes by conducting spot checks and field-level validation of reported data.

• Ensure all data collection activities follow ethical standards, including informed consent, confidentiality, and Do No Harm principles, while maintaining accurate field documentation

**2. Data Management Systems & Digital Tools**

• Enter, update, and maintain project data in the organization databases and systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of datasets from field activities.

• Perform data cleaning by identifying duplicates, missing values, and inconsistencies, and support resolving these issues in coordination with the MEAL Officer and DM team.

• Maintain and regularly update beneficiary databases, activity/ BNF tracking sheets, and other data management tools in line with standardized formats.

• Support the use and management of digital data collection tools (e.g., Kobo, organization’s Application), including synchronization, updates, and basic troubleshooting.

• Ensure proper filing, archiving, and version control of datasets (both soft and hard copies), maintaining organized and accessible data records.

• Apply data protection protocols by ensuring restricted access, secure storage, and confidentiality of sensitive data, in line with the organization policies.

• Coordinate with the MEAL Officer and relevant teams to flag and resolve system or data-related issues and support continuous improvement of data processes.

**3. Reporting & Information Management**

• Collaborate with the Data Management team to ensure accurate, complete, and consistent sectoral data in databases and dashboards.

• Compile and organize raw data from field activities into structured formats to support timely reporting and analysis.

• Support the preparation of weekly and monthly reports by consolidating data, verifying accuracy, and ensuring alignment with reporting requirements.

• Ensure timely submission of data and reports to the MEAL Officer, following agreed timelines and formats.

• Document key field observations, monitoring findings, and impleme