Who are we?
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and โ whenever possible โ for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
DRC Syria
DRC has been operating in Syria since 2008, initially responding to the Iraqi refugee crisis before pivoting to a full-scale response to the Syria crisis from 2011 onwards. Our work encompasses the full cycle of displacementโresponding to life-saving humanitarian needs and supporting community recovery until durable solutions can be achieved. DRC Syria takes an area-based approach to supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities across our key sectors: Economic Recovery and Resilience, Protection, WASH, Shelter and Infrastructure, and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (including Humanitarian Mine Action).
With an established rapid response mechanism, DRC can rapidly respond to emerging crises and shocks to meet acute emergency needs. Recognizing the significant need for early recovery and resilience programming to ensure dignified, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions for fragile communities, DRCโs programmes foster resilience for individuals and communities in situations of protracted displacement and during the initial stages of post-conflict recovery, towards a durable solution of their choice. With active portfolios in the neighboring countries of Jordan, Lebanon, Tรผrkiye and Iraq, DRC offers a cross-border, regional response to the Syria crisis, through cross-border protection monitoring, advocacy, and trends analysis.
About the job
The Emergency MEAL Officer will support the effective implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning of the DRC programme in the south of Syria as per the MEAL strategy, ensuring achievement of MEAL standards and program quality.
And will be responsible for conducting monitoring visits, data collection and analysis, tool design, and collecting M&E information from field sites and activities for effective information management, accountability, and reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitoring:
Participate in the development of M&E tools and guidelines for data collection, collation, and reporting (ensuring these are gender sensitive) and that they are translated correctly.
Support the relevant programme team to carry out data collection following the M&E plan, including the use of various monitoring and assessment tools, such as surveys, focus group discussions, interviews, and pre- and post-questionnaires.
Support the MEAL Manager in all field data collection exercises and data management, involving:
Training in data collectors.
Carry out and supervise field data collection and data entry.
Gather feedback from beneficiaries and community stakeholders on activity implementation, outcome, and impact.
Undertake periodic monitoring visits to project sites to assess progress against the agreed MEAL system and indicators, and monitor implementation quality and progress.
Draft and share with the MEAL Manager the work plan
Systematically check data for quality, accuracy, and consistency, and provide feedback as necessary.
Evaluation and Learning:
Share relevant MEAL findings with the programme team in an appropriate format and follow up on their implementation.
Assist the programme team in documenting lessons learnt and provide support with internal/external reviews, evaluations, and lessons learned exercises that have to be conducted.
Collect best practices and case studies that demonstrate qualitative and quantitative changes over the period.
Accountability:
Support collection of beneficiary data through DRC FCRM mechanism, and ensure that feedback is channeled to programme teams and that follow-up to beneficiaries is tracked, ensuring adherence to agreed standards.
Uphold the professional standards related to the provision of humanitarian assistance, as well as DRC's Code of Conduct, and ensure their compliance within project activities.
Support the development and distribution of materials related to accountability, Code of Conduct, etc.
Reporting:
Draft monitoring reports recording results of monitoring activities (progress and quality)
Participate in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
As necessary, contribute requested inputs towards monthly or quarterly donor reports.
Operations:
Complete all necessary operations support tasks (relating to role), including those related to administration, finances, and logistics, in compliance with internal directives and policies as communicated by the MEAL Manager and/or the relevant DRC support departments.
Work closely with enumerators and provide support as appropriate.
Proactively participate in programme coordination meetings.
Work closely with the programme teams to implement MEAL and reporting.
Ensure all MEAL-related data and files are properly organized and stored in the available archival system.
Assist with other duties as required by the MEAL Manager.
Experience and technical competencies:
At least 2-3 years of experience related to humanitarian assistance, international development, M&E, or social science research.
Demonstrable experience in project/program planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation.
Demonstrable experience in producing analytical information products from primary and secondary data sources.
Sufficient knowledge and understanding of humanitarian principles, especially Core Humanitarian Standards and Do No Harm Framework
Strong analytical skills, especially in Microsoft Office Suite (good Word and Excel skills essential)
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility
Self-motivated and organized with a demonstrated capacity to manage time and personal work plan
Works well in and promotes teamwork, is comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible, and able to handle pressure well
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and confidentiality, along with attention to detail
Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic
Willingness to travel and visit field implementing areas.
Education:
Bachelorโs degree preferred in a related field of social science, such as anthropology, humanitarian, or development studies.
Statistical certificates.
Languages:
Arabic: Fluency (spoken-written) โ required
English: Working proficiency (spoken-written) โ required
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRCโ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
We offer:
Contract length: 31 January 2026
Level: Non-Management โ H2
Location: Daraa
Expected Start date: ASAP
Application process:
Interested? Then apply for this position here: Meal Officer - Emergency Response - Application Form
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered.
Applications close: 14 October 2025
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right to conduct tests and interviews before the closing date and can close the advertisement earlier in case of finding a suitable candidate.
Need further information?
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.org