NRC is looking for a Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager (MEL) to join the Syria mission. The MEL Manager role is key to achieving the NRC Syria monitoring and evaluation functions, quality assurance, and accountability within the overall NRC’s programming.

What You Will Do

• Develop Syria’s Country office monitoring, evaluation and learning strategy, responding to contextual challenges but also ensuring alignment with the regional strategy and global M&E framework, policy and strategy.
• Lead on in maintaining and refine GORS reporting system, ensuring correct set up of projects and quality, timely reporting.
• Review and update the MEL SOP ensuring processes are well planned and compliant with NRC’s minimum M&E standards and support their roll-out is in line with the global M&E RACI.
• Provide M&E and program staff with trainings on M&E minimum standards and best practices
• Provide other technical guidance on improvements to MEL processes based on identified needs
• Lead the process of developing the information management system of monitoring project outcomes
• Lead the process of planning and managing external evaluations of NRC SCO programs based on the annual evaluation plan.
• Coordinate effective functioning of Complaint Feedback Mechanisms (CFM);
• Contribute to project proposals, various types of donor and institutional reports
• Support program teams with learning reviews and use of evidence, data;
• Support other core competencies (CCs) in development of CC strategies and Macro Log frames

What You Will Bring

• Advanced degree in research methods, development studies, social sciences or a related field
• Significant experience in the field of MEL, research, accountability, in displacement and conflict and fragile context
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience within a humanitarian/recovery context in design, implementation, evaluation, and research for mid to large-scale projects/programs.
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as MLE Manager or equivalent.
• Technical competency and prior experience implementing various programme evaluation methodologies and approaches
• Excellent analytic, communication, interpersonal, writing, collaboration, problem-solving, planning/organizing, and facilitation skills;
• Advanced experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis and tools
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Experience within supporting MEL for one of NRC’s core competencies is an asset
• Knowledge of the Middle East Region and Syria context specifically.
• Experience with start-up or expansion of new programmes.
• Experience in team capacity building.
• Advanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

What We Offer:

• Damascus, Syria -duty station.
• 24-month contract duration (with possibility of extension based on funding and performance)
• 30% travel, approximatelyto areas of Operation
• Senior Grade 9 in NRC’s Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Key Information – Please Take Note When Applying

• We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here.
• Learn more about NRC’s operation in Syria here.
• To apply as an internal candidate, click on the suitcase icon “I am an employee” on the top right of the page to be redirected to NRC’s internal career site.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your employment history, experience, responsibilities, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
• For any queries, please email us at [email protected] with “MEL Manager-Syria” as the subject line.