Vacancy Ref: HIHFAD-2024-083

Job Title: MEAL Assistant

Department: MEAL

Direct report to: MEAL Coorinator

Job Location: Reyhanlı- Hatay

Average Monthly Working Hours:  Full time

Closing date: 28/7/2024

About HiHFAD

Hand in Hand for Aid and Development (HiHFAD) is a Non-Profit, Non-Governmental, Charitable Incorporated Organization registered in the United Kingdom and in Türkiye (TR: İyilik İçin El Ele Derneği) that provides high standards in humanitarian and relief services to the most vulnerable wherever needed through local engagement and global support.

Established in 2011 by a group of British-Syrian diaspora, HiHFAD was born out of a desire to extend a helping hand to vulnerable groups and displaced families in Syria and beyond. Since then, HiHFAD remained at the forefront of humanitarian agencies, providing life-saving aid to Syrians in hard-to-reach areas. Our extensive Healthcare Program has enabled us to expand and reach even more communities and internally displaced people; providing a comprehensive, integrated multi-sectoral intervention in Health, Nutrition, WaSH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), Protection, Shelter, Non-Food Assistance, Food Security, Livelihoods, and Education.

HiHFAD mandate is to alleviate the suffering of those in need without any type of discrimination, protect the most vulnerable, promoting social justice and welfare, and fostering durable solutions through delivering community-based humanitarian and development interventions.

Job overview

The MEAL Assistant at the head office supports the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities across various projects. This role involves assisting in data collection, entry, and analysis, supporting the implementation of MEAL plans, and contributing to the preparation of reports. The MEAL Assistant works closely with the MEAL Officer and other team members to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation processes and to promote a culture of learning and accountability within the organization.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

1-Data Collection and Entry:

• Assist in collecting data through surveys, interviews, and other methods.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of collected data into the database.

2-Support in MEAL Plan Implementation:

• Assist in the implementation of MEAL plans for various projects.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure organized and consistent data collection.

3-Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Assist in the analysis of collected data and preparation of reports.
• Provide support in generating insights and recommendations based on data analysis.

4-Capacity Building:

• Support training sessions for project teams and field staff on data collection methods and MEAL best practices.
• Assist in organizing workshops and training sessions to enhance the MEAL capacity of the team.

5-Accountability Support:

• Support the Accountability Senior Officer in disseminating information and promoting accountability mechanisms.
• Assist in implementing feedback and complaints mechanisms to ensure beneficiary engagement.

6-Administrative Support:

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the MEAL team as needed.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of MEAL-related materials.

Background Knowledge & Experience

Education Level: Bachelor degree in statistics, information, sociology, mathematics, sciences or any related field

Work Experience: One year of experience in data collection, entry, or administrative support.

Trainings: Basic training in data collection and management.

Languages: English: B2  Arabic: C2 Turkish: B1

Skills and Abilities  

Commitment to safety and security standards

Flexibility to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment

Ability to travel regularly to the field to monitor activities and projects, and provide support to the field team.

Data Management Tools.

Basic proficiency in using data management tools such as Excel.

Digital Data Collection:

Basic knowledge of digital data collection platforms like Kobo Toolbox.

Disclaimer

Hand in Hand for Aid and Development is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment where all qualified candidates receive consideration based solely on their experience and capabilities. As a humanitarian organization, we recognize the importance of diversity and are committed to ensuring that discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or marital status does not occur.

We adhere to the Humanitarian Principles and believe that the rights of all individuals, including children, women, and adults at risk, must be safeguarded. We are accountable to the communities we serve, and it is our responsibility to ensure that we do not contribute to their further harm or expose them to additional risks.

Hand in Hand for Aid and Development has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of exploitation, abuse, harassment, or discrimination. To ensure the safety and protection of those we serve, we conduct a range of pre-employment screenings and checks in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.

HiHFAD renounces all forms of terrorism and will never knowingly support, tolerate or encourage terrorism or the activities of those who embrace terrorism or money laundering. Consistent with numerous United Nations Security Council resolutions, including 1267 Committee list of terrorists and terrorist financiers, S/RES/1269(1999), S/RES 1368(2001) and S/RES1373(2001) and the European Union, HIHFAD is firmly committed to the international fight against terrorism and in particular against the financing of terrorism. It is the policy of HIHFAD to seek to ensure that none of its and its donor funds is used, directly or indirectly, to provide support to individuals or entities associated with terrorism or money laundering. Therefore, HIHFAD will match employees, volunteers and contracted persons against the Sanctions lists on a regular basis

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

How to apply

In case you meet the requirements and that you are interested in the position, please fill the application via the following link:  here