Al -Raqqa, Syrian Arab Republic
1 day ago
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant (Maternity cover)(only Internal)
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Background/Context:  

The IRC has operated in Syria since 2012, providing protection, health, economic recovery, and early childhood development programs in Idleb, Aleppo, Ar-Raqqa, Hassakeh, and Deir ez-Zor, with new programs expanding into Hama, rural Damascus, and Homs. With a team of over 700 members, the IRC has established trust and strong community relationships, ensuring access and effective service delivery. It plays a significant role in Syria’s NGO, donor, and coordination forums, holding key positions and adapting to the evolving context.

With the new realities under the new government, as of December 2024, the IRC has deployed a team to Damascus to set up operations and engage in coordination structures for newly accessible areas across Syria—including parts of NES, NWS, and other previously unreachable locations in South and Central Syria, adjusting operations to maximize coverage and efficiency.

Job overview:

The role of the M&E or Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant is to support the M&E Officer in the implementation of systems to promote evidence-based decision-making and to ensure harmonized M&E practices at the mission level. They will perform data collection for activity level monitoring of projects implemented by IRC northeast Syria cross border program or its partners, as well as involving in needs assessments and other quantitative and qualitative data collection exercises as required by the supervisor.

Responsibilities:

Support the M&E officer to ensure project M&E Plans are rolled out at the field level in an efficient and effective manner. Carry out field visits and collect and manage all requested project data as per the project M&E Plan.Ensure data entry as needed and carry out basic analytical tasks. Participate in lessons learned or action/data review meetings.  Contribute to project quality and accountability through field visits, providing support to the program team, and promoting appropriate tools and mechanisms to enhance the quality delivery of projects.Support project-specific assessments (baseline, end line) and a multi-sectorial needs assessment.Provide timely information to the country management team about risks related to the projects at the field level. Report performed activities and achievements to the line supervisor. Support the M&E officer to ensure reports of timely relevant data to partners and within country coordination mechanisms for each project under their responsibility.Perform any other duties related as may be assigned by the supervisor.  Support collection of primary qualitative and quantitative data from project implementation sites through, but not limited to: - Client satisfaction surveys, spot checks, PDMs, market price monitoring, and observations.Be present at and monitor assigned IRC-supported distributions and facilities inside Syria by completing the provided smartphone forms and documents. This may be at warehouse locations, distribution sites, or partner facilities like hospitals.Assess the needs and challenges of Syrian communities and households in assigned locations using provided smartphone assessment forms. This may include conducting home visits and leading meetings with heads of communities, relief committees, and other community representatives.

Other

Attend training and capacity-building sessions held by IRC, either in person, or via Teams, Skype, phone, or another communication medium.Other duties assigned by the IRC supervisor to enable and contribute to IRC’s programming.Ability to communicate with Local authorities (Service Committee and HAO).Collect solicited and unsolicited beneficiary feedback, as well as record feedback from non-beneficiaries, as required by the supervisor.Minimum Qualifications:Education: preferably university degree.Minimum 2 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, research, data collection, or client service.Previous experience in data collection is an asset.Experience in using smartphones for data collection: CommCare and field data collection software are preferred.Ability to communicate sensitively and without judgment, good diplomatic and persuasion skills.Experience working directly with diverse communities, including displaced people, persons with disability, and women and girls affected by conflict.Clear understanding of gender inequality and violence against women and girls.Demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for working for women's and girls’ rights.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct.Credible written, presentation and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development.Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to effective resolution.Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context.Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience.Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity.Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop is a must.Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.

Personal skills:

Positive and professional attitude, flexible, and able to work under pressure.Willingness to work as part of a diverse team.Ability to discuss sensitive issues and maintain strict confidentiality.

Language/Travel:

Arabic is required, Basic English skills is desired  Ability and willingness to travel in NE Syria.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to Monitoring & Evaluation OfficerPosition directly supervises:  NoneIndirect Reporting (If applicable): Monitoring & Evaluation ManagerKey Internal Contacts: IRC program field staffKey External Contacts:  IRC services Beneficiaries, Local authorities (Service Committee and HAO), TPM team.

Professional Standards: IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen of the country where this position is based and are currently residing outside of your home country, you may be eligible for an attractive relocation package. Eligibility is determined based on IRC's operational needs and specific role requirements. IRC strives to attract, motivate, and retain qualified national staff in our programs.

Accountability to Clients: IRC staff must adhere to the commitment of contributing to the sustainability and development of its (CR) Client Responsiveness Mechanisms, preserving the culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery.

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Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
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