SYRIA – MEAL Manager (H/F) – Raqqa

Desired start date: 01/05/2023
Duration of the mission: 9 months, with possible extension
Location: Raqqa

ABOUT OUR MISSION…

Mission: There are 3 implementing offices in Syria (2 in North East Syria/NES, 1 in North West Syria/NWS) with the coordination based in Amman. The total financial volume of the mission for 2020 was approximately of 26 million EUR. The mission has now reached a number of approximately 45 expatriates and 250 national employees (7 expatriates and 90 national employees in Ar-Raqqa base).

Type and content of program: Syria mission is dedicated to work in areas recently opened (in 2017 in Raqqa) and in challenging contexts to provide lifesaving activities to the population affected by the conflict. A turn from lifesaving activities to more post-emergency/development has also been undertaken. In Ar-Raqqa Governorate, main current activities are related to:

Lifesaving

Wash – emergency package in IDPs settlements
Distribution of NFIs and cash for vulnerable populations.
COVID Response (WASH in Health, distributions)

More sustainable activities:

individuals’ houses rehabilitations
Institutional rehabilitations and support: Water stations rehabilitations, capacity building of the Water Department, rehabilitation of schools.

Additionally, SI has a contingency and capacity to respond to emergencies in all NES.

In Raqqa, the strategy is also trying to include Livelihoods activities and look at irrigation system’ rehabilitation in its portfolio, with efforts being undertaken in assessments (internal assessments, consultancy). In 2020, Raqqa base has also extended its activities in Tabqa (southeastern part of the Governorate), and in Kobane (northern NES).

ABOUT THE JOB

General objectives

Supervise all MEAL and IM activities and responsibilities of the Raqqa operations;
Manage, monitor and build capacity of MEAL members in MEAL technical areas including areas with specific support to projects and programs.;
Contributes to the centralization and harmonization of MEAL tools and processes on the area of intervention, under the lead of MEAL Coordinator
Provides a methodological support to all program teams on technical questions linked to MEAL and cross-cutting issues such as: design of M&E plan, quantitative and qualitative data collection, measure of indicators, complaint response mechanism, do no harm analysis etc.
In collaboration with the MEAL Coordinator, looks over the quality and relevance of internal monitoring and evaluation activities, recommendations and analysis produced by his/her department (studies, maps…)
Contribute to promote collaborative learning for the project and base program:
Provides support training of program teams within his/her fields of expertise
Contributes to institutional knowledge building and improvement of MEAL methods and techniques
Closely supervise FCRM mechanisms to support projects including analysis and reporting
In collaboration with MEAL Coordinator and together project managers, work on reporting templates and reporting following reporting schedule

The main challenges:

Important workload
Challenging environment of intervention with high security constraints
Systematic inclusion of MEAL activities into each program

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

MEAL dept. management and capacity building
Participate in revision and new proposal development expected in the coming months, with a major focus on sectoral need assessments, beneficiary breakdowns, logframe and MEAL plans etc.
Contribute to the action plans from MEAL strategy implementation (with a strong focus on accountability and learning)
Perform post monitoring/ distribution surveys, analysis and reporting
Contribute to kick-off meetings for the new projects.
Contribute to Market Based Approach and Economic Recovery and Market System Programming approach for project in Raqqa
Ensure efficient communication flows towards implementation teams to ensure MEAL outputs are integrated in programming

Responsibilities and main activities

Project relevance, quality and design
Implementation and operational monitoring
Capitalization
People and team management
Reporting / communication / representation

YOUR PROFILE

Specific skills and experience:

University degree (BA, MA..) in a field related to Project Management, Development studies, Economics, Social science, Political sciences, International relations or equivalent + Education or training in data management and/or data analysis is desirable.
Minimum 3 years with INGO in Humanitarian Project Management including MEAL
Previous experience with SI being a plus.
Experience in HR management
Experience in a volatile security context highly appreciated

Technical skills

Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting in English
Strong computer skills essential (Back office, project & database software, Power BI a plus)
Working knowledge of Mobile Data Collection systems (e.g., Kobo or ONA)
Experience in communication with communities and implementation of accountability mechanisms
Ability to organize training and lead meetings
Capacity building to local teams is paramount for the position
Data analysis (quantitative and qualitative)
Database management
Technical experience in using GIS software (primarily QGIS) is an asset

Transferable skills

Respect/compliance of security rules;
Flexibility and ability to adapt to cultural habits;
Adaptability towards changing work environment and possible volatile security situation;
Stress management skills: ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with peaks of heavy workloads;
Team player, capacity to give a positive dynamic
Problem solving capacities

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried position: According to experience, starting from EUR 1980 gross per month (1800 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 700.

SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.

Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of on 7 working days every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7 working days break at 3/6 and 9 month.

To these break periods, it is necessary to add the granting of 1 additional rest day per month worked > i.e. 12 days in addition for a 1-year contract.

Social medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

Living conditions

The candidate will be based in Raqqa. She/He will live in the SI guesthouse(s). In Raqqa, living conditions are simple but highly improved with a few opportunities and places to socialize.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Does this description fit you? Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English. CV only applications will not be considered.

NB: The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension.

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