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Amman, Jordan

General Description of the Programme Background

GOAL is an international humanitarian organisation has been working in Syria since 2013, responding to the acute needs of conflict-affected communities. GOAL is working in Idleb and Aleppo Governates, both through direct implementation and through partners, delivering food, non-food programming to highly vulnerable populations, and provision of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) through support to local water units, as well as a comprehensive emergency support programme to recently displaced households. GOAL Syria programme has support offices in Turkey and Jordan.

General Description of the Role

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) department consists of approximately 60 staff based inside Syria with remote management from Antakya in Turkey and Amman in Jordan. The MEL Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating routine project monitoring, liasing with GOAL and donor Third Party Monitors, ensuring the implementation of programme assessments, baselines/endlines, and evaluations, while providing strategic leadership and direction for the MEL department. The role reports directly to the Senior Programme Quality Coordinator.

Responsibilities

The MEL Coordinator will provide strategic oversight and leadership combined with the technical expertise to ensure that GOAL s MEL systems are implemented effectively and are agile and fit for purpose as the programme evolves. S/he will be the focal point in the programme for all aspects of MEL. A key part of the role will be capacity building and remote support to the MEL team inside Syria, as well as for GOAL s partner organisations. Advocating for accountable programmes will be key to this role which should ensure evidence-based programming and donor compliance in a remote management context.

Leadership and Management

Oversee the activities of GOAL s MEL team in Syria, which includes GOAL-direct MEL, shopping monitoring, and re-verification and partner monitoring, providing technical support and oversight.Provide leadership within the Programmes team overall on issues of programme quality, monitoring and learning.Support the development of job descriptions, management structures and performance management, alongside the Field MEL Coordinator based in Syria.Oversee the MEL budget, ensuring appropriate grant budgets are developed and spending is in line with those budgets.Provide capacity building, technical support and training to the MEL team based in Syria as well as the Programmes team and GOAL s local partners on all areas of MELManage the relationship with external evaluators and third-party monitors, those monitoring both GOAL and Partners programmes.

Support to Program Quality

Lead on development and updating of MEL Frameworks for the programmes, bringing together tools and outlining systems. Develop new tools as required.Develop and deliver learning packages for all GOAL staff, ensuring systematic learning from internal reports, external evaluations, and third-party reportingConduct systematic data quality audit checks and ensure tool and reporting mechanisms are reviewed and updated to meet programme needs andFeed into the overall programme strategy, providing data and analysis as required for strategic purposes and new programme design, including proposal developmentDevelop or update MEL plans, and ensure that routine project monitoring take place on time.Coordinate, supervise and review all assessments, evaluations and researchEnsure that all grant proposals and reporting include solid MEL components and work with the Programmes teams to develop appropriate results frameworks, logframes and indicators.Be an advocate for learning in the programme, ensuring that learning is systematically captured and shared effectively with key stakeholders.Continue to develop and improve on GOAL s independent monitoring systems meant to ensure accountability, both to beneficiaries and to donors.Undertake additional roles requested by SPQC

Important information about working with GOAL:

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

Accountabilitywithin GOAL

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

Comply with GOAL s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Requirements

Essential

A primary Degree in any of the following: Social Sciences, Development Studies or relevant disciplineA minimum of three (5) years experience with MEL or Accountability activities for humanitarian programming.Strong knowledge of and demonstrated practical experience of MEL methodology (particularly appropriate quantitative and qualitative/participatory research methods), data analysis and report writing. Experience with cash-based and livelihoods programme MEL strongly preferred.Demonstrated experience with staff management; experience with distance/remote management a plusProven capacity to build the MEL skills of colleagues, partners and community membersDeveloping detailed budgetingConfident presentation and facilitation skills, proven record in provision of trainings a plusAdvanced skills with MS Office (particularly Excel)Ability to under pressure, with minimum supervisionExcellent oral and written (English) communication skills

Desirable

Understanding of database design, SQL, or C# desirableKnowledge of statistical software packages, such as MS Access, SPSS, StataKnowledge of Sphere and Core Humanitarian Standards.Oral and written (Arabic) communication skills a distinct advantage

Our package includes a competitive salary, shared accommodation, health and travel insurance and 20 days annual leave. Additional benefits are available after 12 months of service.

GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policyensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies any job offer made is also subject to police clearance. GOAL is an equal opportunities employer.

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.

How to apply:

Please send your updated resume and your cover letter
https://www.goalglobal.org/careers/?vacancy=1929234&gh_jid=1929234