- Context
Relief International (RI) is an international non-profit organization that partners with
communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater
resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. Our team of more than 7,000 staff and local volunteers work in 15 countries across Africa,
Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and
Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for
community resilience.
We do this by working with local actors to develop safe and inclusive local programming
that is evidence based, conflict sensitive, climate smart, and reaches those in need.
Relief International is an alliance of four organizations with one shared mission, comprised
of Relief International, Inc., Relief International-France, Relief International-UK and Relief
International-Europe, which operate under a one-team concept under a single senior
leadership team. - Job Profile
The MEAL Manager will lead and enhance the implementation of MEAL systems across all geographical areas covered by Relief International (RI) in Syria. This role ensures quality, effectiveness, and accountability in program delivery by overseeing evaluations, monitoring, learning processes, and data-driven decision-making. The position plays a key role in ensuring MEAL best practices, building staff capacity, and strengthening evidence-based programming.
Your role will drive the development, integration, and continuous improvement of MEAL systems, ensuring robust data collection, analysis, and reporting mechanisms. You will work closely with RI teams and partners to enhance accountability, learning, and adaptive programming. The position will also support proposal development, budgeting for MEAL activities, and compliance with donor requirements. - Key Responsibilities
Accountability and Complexity
- Ensure the MEAL system is fully integrated into program design and implementation, aligning with donor and RI standards.
- Lead the development and improvement of cross-sectoral MEAL frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of program data to inform decision-making, strategy, and program adaptation.
- Oversee beneficiary feedback mechanisms, ensuring accountability to affected
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting on program impact, learning, and donor
System Strengthening and Technical Leadership
- Develop and oversee the roll-out of an organizational MEAL system, supporting both emergency and development programming.
- Integrate mobile technology and digital tools for data collection, analysis, and reporting where feasible.
- Provide technical guidance on assessments, evaluations, and surveys, including methodologies for target setting and reporting.
- Support third-party monitoring (TPM) activities, including developing ToRs, reviewing reports, and providing technical feedback.
- Drive continuous learning through structured reviews of program implementation, effectiveness, and impact.
Capacity Building and Staff Development
- Lead and mentor MEAL teams across RI hubs, ensuring alignment with RIโs global MEAL strategy.
- Build the capacity of RI staff and partners on MEAL best practices, including accountability, participation, and digital data collection tools.
- Develop and implement MEAL training programs for RI and partner staff, ensuring continuous professional development.
- Conduct field visits to provide hands-on training, coaching, and technical support
Management and Leadership
- Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of MEAL staff.
- Ensure the MEAL system operates effectively with strong linkages between field and country-level teams.
- Provide leadership and technical oversight to MEAL staff across RI hubs.
- Represent RI in inter-agency coordination bodies and MEAL working groups.
Behavior and Conduct
- Will ensure the highest standards of behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in RIโs code of conduct and safeguarding policies
- Will be a model for ethical conduct standards for other team members
- Will ensure own actions and the actions of the teams members they manage do not impact the safety of the RI team and the vulnerable communities we serve
- Will ensure external stakeholders are aware of RI conduct and reporting mechanisms
- Report any concerns
- Person Specification
Skills, knowledge and expertise required for the role.Essential Criteria
- Masterโs degree in social sciences, statistics, international development, or a related field
- Minimum of five years of experience in MEAL within humanitarian or development organizations.
- Proven experience designing MEAL frameworks, logframes, and performance monitoring plans.
- Strong experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods, including survey design and data analysis.
- Knowledge of MEAL requirements for major donors (e.g., USAID, OFDA, ECHO, DFID, BPRM).
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and statistical software (SPSS, STATA, EPI-Info).
- Demonstrated ability to manage teams and build MEAL capacity in complex environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in humanitarian MEAL systems, including emergency response and resilience programming.
- Familiarity with digital data collection tools (Kobo Toolbox, ODK, CommCare) and GIS mapping.
- Arabic language skills are an asset.
- Experience in program learning and adaptive management approaches.
RI Values
Guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, as well as โDo No Harm,โ Relief International Values:
- Integrity
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Inclusivity
- Sustainability
- Person Specification
MEAL Manager Syria
Tags:
climate change
language
- Added Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025
- Tags: climate change language
- Organization: Relief International
- Country: Syria
- City: Damascus
- Post Level: Unspecified
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