MEAL Manager
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring a Syria-based MEAL Manager to lead program quality, monitoring, and accountability systems across multiple field locations with a compensation package that is not specified.
- Role
- MEAL Manager
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Syria (Damascus, Aleppo, Raqqa or Qamishli) with 30% field travel
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The MEAL Manager will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning systems for Save the Children's programs in Syria. This role involves managing field-based MEAL coordinators, ensuring data quality, and promoting child-focused accountability mechanisms across diverse project sites. The successful candidate will collaborate with technical teams to develop logframes, analyze project performance, and build capacity among staff and partners to ensure high-quality, evidence-based programming.
What you'll do
- Lead MEAL system development and implementation across field offices.
- Manage and build the capacity of the MEAL team and field coordinators.
- Oversee project evaluations, needs assessments, and data quality assurance.
- Support proposal development, logframe creation, and MEAL budgeting.
- Ensure accountability mechanisms are child-friendly and effectively implemented.
What it takes
- 5 years of experience in MEAL, including 3 years in a management or coordinator role.
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, development, engineering, or public health.
- Proven experience in emergency response and multi-location project management.
- Expertise in online data collection, management systems, and report writing.
- Strong leadership, training, and cross-cultural communication skills.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
The role is based in Syria (Damascus, Aleppo, Raqqa, or Qamishli) and requires at least 30% travel to project field locations.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation for this role is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What qualifications are required for the MEAL Manager role?
Candidates must have at least 5 years of MEAL experience (with 3 years in a similar senior role), a relevant Bachelor's degree, and demonstrated experience in team management, emergency response, and data system oversight.
How do I apply for this position?
The provided job description does not specify an application deadline or a specific application portal, so interested candidates should check the Save the Children careers page for submission instructions.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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