مسؤول المنح والمراقبة والتقييم

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Grant and Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Agency: Aga Khan Health Services- Syria (AKHS-S) Project: SAMA (Project-based) Location: Damascus Job Number: SAMA/EC-A03 Deadline: May 03rd, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

The "Grant and M&E" Officer is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and coordination of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning systems to ensure effective results-based management, accountability, and continuous program improvement. The role involves collecting, analyzing, and reporting quality data; tracking progress against planned outputs and outcomes; supporting evaluations and learning processes; and translating evidence into actionable insights to inform decision-making and stakeholder reporting. The Grant and M&E Officer reports directly to the Project Manager and AKHS MERL & Partnership Manager.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Framework Design & System Management

• Develop and oversee comprehensive M&E frameworks and performance measurement plans aligned with organizational goals and global health indicators.
• Design and manage robust data collection tools, databases, and reporting templates to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
• Ensure compliance with donor and government standards, integrating safeguarding and gender-sensitive approaches into all systems.

II. Data Collection & Field Oversight

• Coordinate assessments: Lead baseline, midline, and endline studies in collaboration with consultants and research teams.
• Field Monitoring: Conduct regular site visits to verify implementation quality, identify service gaps, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Quality Assurance: Provide oversight for data collection processes, ensuring strict adherence to protocols and safeguarding principles.

III. Analysis, Reporting & Visualization

• Evidence-Based Insights: Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to track progress, identify trends, and measure long-term impact.
• Dissemination: Create high-impact reports, dashboards, and presentations for management, donors, and stakeholders.
• Communication Focal Point: Act as the primary liaison for national M&E officers and donors to ensure timely, transparent reporting.

IV. Strategic Learning

• Technical Guidance: Train program staff and partners on M&E methods, survey techniques, and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge Management: Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices to promote organizational visibility.
• Facilitate Reflection: Lead annual planning workshops and reflection sessions to ensure data directly informs strategic decision-making.

V. Business Development & Accountability

• Proposal Support: Contribute to needs assessments and design performance frameworks for new funding opportunities.
• Community Feedback: Implement beneficiary feedback mechanisms to strengthen accountability and responsiveness to community needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Information Engineering, Development Studies, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, specifically within the development or global health sectors.
• Proven experience designing M&E frameworks (Logframes, Theory of Change).
• Expertise in data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, ...).
• Advanced skills in Excel and data visualization tools like Power BI.
• Familiarity with mobile data collection platforms (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, or CommCare).
• Donor Knowledge: Familiarity with reporting requirements for major donors.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct field-based monitoring, lead focus group discussions, and manage enumerator teams.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Personal initiative and self-motivation.
• Experience in budget preparing, and good report writing skills.
• Excellent level of English (written and spoken).
• Good user of Microsoft Office programs.

Another Requirements:

1. Not a government employee.
2. The ability to travel within Damascus and its countryside, as well as the rest of the provinces.
3. The ability to commit to working with AKHS-S during official working hours.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested male and female applicants are required to send their CVs

Note: All applicants are requested to mention the name and number of the position (Grant and M&E Officer -Damascus- SAMA/EC-A03) in the application form otherwise it will be ignored.