Supporting Data Collection & Management

• Design and manage data collection tools and methodologies aligned with donor and RI requirements on WoS level.
• Oversee the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data collection and ensure proper analysis and reporting.
• Maintain and update indicator tracking tables (ITTs), highlighting variances and ensuring timely reporting.
• Manage digital data collection platforms (e.g., Kobo Toolbox) and support integration into centralized dashboards.
• Collaborate with IM and Accountability teams to improve data flow, automation, and standardization of tools.
• Support the design and maintenance of project logframes on LogAlto and ensure regular updates.
• Coordinate with TPMs and external evaluators, facilitating access and follow-up on recommendations.
• With support of IM, explore and implement automation tools such as Power Automate to streamline issues tracker and MEAL workflows.
• Conduct regular Data Quality Assessments (DQA) across RI and partner data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
• Lead the design and implementation of sampling methodologies to ensure data representativeness and alignment with project objectives.
• Contribute to the harmonization of MEAL tools and templates across hubs.
• Coordinate and participate in monthly MEAL-programme and partner meetings to ensure alignment, information sharing, and timely issue resolution.
• Support the rollout and standardization of MEAL packages, including tools, guidelines, monitoring frameworks, and aggregation sheets.
• Promote alignment of MEAL practices with RI’s MEAL strategic objectives and donor expectations.
• Collaborate with MEAL, program, and grants teams for integrated planning and reporting.
• Ensure consistent application of MEAL standards across all projects and partners.
• Maintain and update an issue tracker to monitor delays in feedback response and ensure timely resolution in coordination with field teams.
• Utilize dashboards to monitor issues tracker responsiveness and identify operational bottlenecks for continuous improvement.

Harmonization & Coordination

Team Management & Capacity Building:

• Supervise MEL field teams, ensuring effective delegation, scheduling, and task follow-up.
• Provide technical support and on-the-job coaching to MEL officers and field enumerators.
• Deliver capacity-building sessions on MEL tools, data collection, and reporting standards.
• Support field teams in conducting surveys, assessments, and evaluations in coordination with management.
• Fill operational gaps and assist with daily MEL tasks as needed.
• Promote a collaborative and accountable team culture aligned with RI values.
• Ensure MEL staff are equipped to manage workloads efficiently and meet reporting deadlines.
• Support the Syria MEAL Manager to explore opportunities for AI integration in MEAL systems and lead the development of training agendas.
• Ensure partner MEAL systems align with RI standards and donor requirements and provide feedback for improvement.
• Provide technical support and training to partner MEAL staff on monitoring tools and data collection.
• Facilitate regular coordination and review meetings with partner focal points (in-person and virtual).
• Promote effective communication and collaboration between RI and partner MEAL teams.
• Participate in partner review processes and ensure follow-up on MEAL-related action points.
• Lead the preparation and submission of Hub MEAL sections in donor reports (monthly, quarterly, final).
• Ensure timely, accurate, and quality reporting of MEAL outputs for internal and external use.
• Conduct regular data interpretation sessions with program teams to inform decision-making.
• Contribute to dashboard development and data visualization for improved learning and adaptation.
• Review and validate monitoring reports, ensuring constructive feedback and follow-up.
• Coordinate MEAL reporting deadlines with grants, partners, and field teams.
• Support proposal development with relevant MEAL inputs (needs assessments, frameworks, indicators).
• Ensure the highest standards of behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies.
• Be a model for ethical conduct standards for other team members.
• Ensure own actions and the actions of the teams members they manage do not impact the safety of the RI team and the vulnerable communities we serve.
• Ensure external stakeholders are aware of RI conduct and reporting mechanisms.
• Report any concerns.

Partner’s Support

• Ensure partner MEAL systems align with RI standards and donor requirements and provide feedback for improvement.
• Provide technical support and training to partner MEAL staff on monitoring tools and data collection.
• Facilitate regular coordination and review meetings with partner focal points (in-person and virtual).
• Promote effective communication and collaboration between RI and partner MEAL teams.
• Participate in partner review processes and ensure follow-up on MEAL-related action points.

Reporting:

• Lead the preparation and submission of Hub MEAL sections in donor reports (monthly, quarterly, final).
• Ensure timely, accurate, and quality reporting of MEAL outputs for internal and external use.
• Conduct regular data interpretation sessions with program teams to inform decision-making.
• Contribute to dashboard development and data visualization for improved learning and adaptation.
• Review and validate monitoring reports, ensuring constructive feedback and follow-up.
• Coordinate MEAL reporting deadlines with grants, partners, and field teams.
• Support proposal development with relevant MEAL inputs (needs assessments, frameworks, indicators).

Behavior and Conduct

• Ensure the highest standards of behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies.
• Be a model for ethical conduct standards for other team members.
• Ensure own actions and the actions of the teams members they manage do not impact the safety of the RI team and the vulnerable communities we serve.
• Ensure external stakeholders are aware of RI conduct and reporting mechanisms.
• Report any concerns.