Meal Manager

• Establish a coherent Syria MEAL system (approaches, procedures, structures)
• Provide MEAL technical assistance to program teams and inputs into the design stages of program proposals, budgets, log frames, indicators, and measurement methodologies, plans and tools
• Ensure all programs meet IDA’s monitoring standards for improved monitoring practices, data quality and use of data within the organization
• Ensure continued functioning of, and improvements to, the regional beneficiary feedback and response mechanism, and adherence to regional standards and expectations
• Ensure continued generation of accurate information about beneficiary reach, as per regional requirements
• Ensure that programs have innovative and technology-driven appropriate MEAL systems and tools
• Develop systems and procedures that measure programs-wide performance and achievements towards outcomes
• Lead on planning and managing internal or external program evaluations
• Support program sector teams and the Grants dept. in ensuring that MEAL elements support strong proposals for new funding and high-quality reporting on current programs
• Hire, supervise, and build the capacity of MEAL team members in relevant technical and management competencies
• Develop and implement remote management capacity building approaches to build the strengths of the team in Syria
• Coach, train, supervise and mentor report staff
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members
• Approve and manage all time, attendance and leave requests
• Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, at least monthly
• Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning
• Promote and monitor staff care and well-being
• Participate in relevant working groups including the UN cluster system
• Engage with IDA’s partners with respect to MEAL
• Actively participate in and contribute to the Syria Resilience Consortium M&E working group
• Conduct a regular debrief meetings with program on monthly and/or as needed
• Coordinate the missions of Third-party monitoring and evaluation firms
• Identify, monitor and report unmet needs related to MEAL
• Lead assessments and research aimed at generating a strong evidence base for IDA programming
• Work closely with IDA’s advocacy and media teams, for the launch and dissemination of advocacy reports and findings
• Contribute to the advocacy efforts of IDA Syria through analysis of the policy environment and trends

• BA/BS Degree in international development, social sciences, or a related field
• At least 7 years of experience within the international development / humanitarian sector
• Minimum of 5 years’ specific experience in monitoring and evaluation of multi-sectoral programming in emergency or post conflict settings
• Experience with multi-sectoral and multi-donor funded programs
• Previous experience with remote management
• Excellent technical understanding of contemporary MEAL methods and practices, with hands-on experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
• Strong program/technical and budget management skills, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties
• Comprehensive knowledge of humanitarian accountability principles and their translation into practice
• Proven experience in designing and delivering capacity-building activities
• Strong methodical planning and organizational skills
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong analytical, presentation, and reporting skills
• Proven ability to design and lead training engagements with staff and partners to enhance skills and adapt to changing program demands
• Positive attitude to work, self-reflective, motivated, inspired, collegial
• Proven ability to work well in and promote teamwork, thrive in a multi-cultural environment, be flexible and handle pressure with professional grace
• Strong commitment to IDA’s mission, purpose and values
• Professional fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is required
• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience with statistical and data management software
• Knowledge of the context in Syria
• Good standing and reputation in the community
• Experience of working with local partners
• Experience of conducting assessments and monitoring activities

MA/MS a plus