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Action Against Hunger (AAH) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational and non-profit making organization working in the Palestinian Territory since 2002. 

Action Against Hunger is recruiting in Deir Al Balah a 

                                                  MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) Assistant

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

• Support the implementation of MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) activities.
• Ensure alignment with AAH MEAL minimum standards and mission SOPs.
• Work under the guidance of the MEAL Manager.
• Focus on strengthening program quality.
• Contribute to effective data collection systems.
• Support accountability mechanisms.

Objective 1: Monitoring and Field Visits

• Plan and participate in field visits based on the MEAL and project workplans. 
• Coordinate with MEAL team and program staff to ensure effective field data collection aligned with donor requirements and context changes. 
• Assist in preparing monitoring reports and proposing corrective actions based on findings. 

Objective 2: Support MEAL Systems and Reporting

• Support monitoring of project activities by MEAL plan and ad-hoc requests. 
• Assist in post-completion monitoring and evaluation to assess the impact of interventions. 
• Contribute to systematic documentation of best practices and lessons learned. 
• Support data collection using mobile platforms, including interviews and surveys. 
• Assist in data analysis and visualization, and in drafting relevant reports. 

Objective 3: Accountability                            

• Apply data protection protocols and obtain informed consent from participants. 
• Uphold humanitarian principles and core AAH values in all interactions. 

Objective 4: MEAL Plan Implementation

• Participate in kick-off meetings and present MEAL-related content. 
• Assist in track progress against indicators and keep MEAL documentation organized in shared systems. 

Objective 5: Feedback and Complaint Mechanism (FCM)

• Manage the FCM, receiving and filing complaints according to protocol. 
• Support the dissemination of FCM information among staff, partners, and communities. 
• Follow up on received complaints to ensure resolution and accountability. 
• Conduct regular field visits to assess FCM access and quality. 

• University degree preferred in social sciences, information technology, economics, statistics, international relations, software engineering with professional experience in Monitoring and Evaluation within the humanitarian sector.
• Monitoring and evaluation, IT knowledge.
• Minimum of two years of experience working in the MEAL department within humanitarian aid organizations, international donors, or the private sector. 
• Proven skills in both qualitative and quantitative data collection, as well as reporting. 
• Hands-on experience conducting field-level data collection activities, including Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) surveys.
• High ethical principles.
• Good communication skills
• Strong analytical skills.
• Solid organizational skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team, interpersonal qualities and diplomacy. 
• Good in reading, writing and speaking both Arabic and English.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office: especially on word processing, spreadsheets, database and analytical software. 
• PowerPoint desirable, ODK/Ko-Bo smart data collection tools is a plus.
• Valuable prior experience in issues related to the promotion of gender equality or personal commitment to gender equality.

We offer immediate Incorporation into a multicultural, professional and innovative organization with the possibility of participating in projects with high social impact.

• Contract Length: 06 months with possibility of extension pending donor approval.
• Based: in Deir Al Balah.
• Salary: according to Action Against Hunger salary scale.
• We provide workman compensation and health insurance.
• In addition, Action Against Hunger covers food and transportation allowances for a fully worked month.  
• Emotional care service at the service of the employee and family.
• 21 days holidays for year.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PACKAGE IS APPLICABLE FOR NATIONAL APPLICATIONS ONLY.