MEAL Assistant

Job Summary:

In support of these efforts, CARE is recruiting a Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant (national position) to ensure effective, timely and professional implementation of its projects in Basra governorate. 

The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will be responsible for the data management aspects of the projects including collection, entry .to allow delivery of assistance more effectively and efficiently. In addition, it is expected that s/he will support the project implementation in a manner that ensures the highest accountability standards for (partners, client/project participant and CARE office).

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

The overall purpose of the M&E Assistant position is to support the day-to-day implementation of MEAL activities in Hay Al-Hussien and Shat Al-Arab PHCCs in Basra governorate and programmed supporting host communities. The scope may be adjusted depending upon CARE’s programmatic expansion into other geographies.  

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with CARE policies, procedures, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Monitor the field activities based on project implementation plan utilizing CARE monitoring and evaluation tools and procedures.
• Assist in developing operational monitoring plans and tools (checklist, questionnaires, databases, interview and survey forms, etc.).
• Support monthly data collection, entry & analysis based on project requirements; must ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Provide timely inputs for new program development initiatives and improvements in M&E aspects to the management team.
• Recommend enhancement of project’s quality implementation, through identifying weaknesses and strengths on approaches picked via M&E data analysis.
• Provide suggestions to improve CARE M&E functions and approaches to the management team.
• Actively participate in project implementation & coordination meetings.
• Provide inputs to project reports and publications as required. This encompasses documented human-interest stories and other success stories.
• Provide M&E verbal and written reports on a weekly basis to the M&E team.
• Promote internal learning and knowledge management to help improve CARE projects.
• Promote CARE accountability to project participants, through continuous enhancement of the complaints and feedback mechanisms during and after project activities.
• Ensure transparent, accurate and timely data collection for the purposes of needs assessments, baseline studies, ongoing project monitoring, post-intervention/ post-distribution monitoring and evaluation. That includes but is not limited to and that involves:

– visiting project locations.

– selecting and training local enumerators as well as monitoring their work during data collection.

– preparing different data collection tools and applying different data collection methods

• Organize and archive Mother care project documentation.
• Carry out other duties assigned by direct supervisor.

Key contacts and collaborators:
Internal: CARE Program team and support staff as appropriate

External: Implementing partners and their field officers, local authorities, project participants groups

Staff Risk Management Responsibilities

CARE believes that personal risk management is crucial for staff; however, risk management cannot be achieved unless each staff member fulfills the following responsibilities. Failure to do so can not only endanger their own safety but also compromise the entire team and organization.

• Maintain Situational Awareness:
• Staff must always maintain a high level of situational awareness. This includes being vigilant about their surroundings, recognizing potential threats, and understanding the local context and culture.

• Stay Informed:
• Staff must stay informed about the security situation in their area of operation and avoid complacency. They should promptly read and understand information shared by the organization in relevant communication channels.
• Comply with Protocols:
• Staff must strictly adhere to the risk protocols and guidelines established by their organization. This includes following travel advisories, checking in regularly with designated security contacts, and complying with curfews or movement restrictions.
• Emergency Preparedness:
• Staff must be well-prepared for emergencies by knowing the location and contact details of local emergency services, the nearest hospital, and their organization’s security focal point. They should carry essential emergency supplies, such as first aid kits, communication devices, and personal identification, and participate in regular safety drills and training sessions.
• Maintain Reliable Communication:
• Staff must ensure they have reliable means of communication at all times and keep their phones charged and operational. They should keep the team informed of their whereabouts, especially when traveling or working in the field, and establish check-in routines to confirm their safety regularly.
• Respect Local Norms:
• Staff must understand and respect local customs, traditions, and social norms to avoid unnecessary risks and foster good relations with local communities.

• Additionally, all staff members must:

• Take Reasonable Care:
• Staff must take reasonable care for their personal health, safety, and security and ensure that their actions do not harm other staff members.
• Comply with Instructions and Policies:
• Staff must comply with the orders/instructions of the Risk focal points as required and adhere to any workplace policy/procedure aimed at increasing the safety of all staff, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as laid out in the Risk Management Plan.
• Ensure Equipment Readiness:
• Staff must ensure that all radios, Track24 units, Satphones, helmets, body armour, trauma/first aid equipment, and any other personal protective equipment and items used in field operations and elsewhere are in a safe and serviceable condition and used in accordance with their operating instructions. All damages must be paid for personally.
• Supervise and Train:
• Supervisors of other staff have a Duty of Care to ensure that their staff are not put at risk and are adequately supervised while performing their work. Managers, supervisors, and staff must ensure that before they, or their staff, work in field-based locations, they receive adequate training in security, field health and safety, and risk management.
• Report Incidents Promptly:
• Staff must promptly notify the Risk focal point of any field/operational Risk, health, safety, and security incidents that occur.

Representation of CARE Mission and Values:

• Actively communicate and promote CARE’s mission, values, and goals to all stakeholders, partners, and the public.
• Utilize CARE’s logo and branding materials appropriately in all professional activities, ensuring donor acknowledgment and visibility.
• Wear the official CARE identification material such as vest, badge and/or pin at all business settings including meetings and events to clearly represent the organization.
• Employees are expected to engage in business related video/photo shoots, interviews, or audio recordings to promote CARE and its projects, enhancing organizational visibility.
• Employees are encouraged to re-share CARE’s social media posts and follow official CARE channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to help amplify the organization’s message.
• Ensure the organization’s logo and online presence are used professionally, with misuse potentially leading to disciplinary action.

 

Promoting Equality, Justice, and Climate Responsibility

Employees at CARE Iraq are expected to embody the organization’s core values of equality, justice, and climate responsibility. This includes fostering equity between men and women, promoting climate justice, and embedding these principles into the organizational activities and work culture overall. A key focus internally and externally is on empowering women through leadership opportunities, professional growth, and meaningful participation in decision-making, while addressing workforce imbalances and amplifying women’s voices to drive transformative change.

Equally, all employees of CARE Iraq are expected to prioritizes climate responsibility by encouraging sustainable practices, reducing ecological foot print, drive positive environmental impact, and supporting climate-affected communities. Integrating resilience and sustainability into all operations and actions will ensures a just and equitable future.

These principles are central to CARE Iraq’s vision for justice, fairness, and environmental stewardship.

Safeguarding and Ethics:

 At CARE, we recognize our responsibility to promote human dignity and social justice within our organization. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is our engagement with marginalized communities. We place human dignity at the center of our work. We are aware of the importance of organizational culture and accountability in enabling a safe and supportive environment for programme participants, the communities where we work, our staff, related personnel and our partners.

At CARE, we believe all people have a right to safety and to live their lives free from harm. The Safeguarding Policy is a response to CARE’s commitment and recognition of our responsibilities to protect and safeguard people we work with, and who work for CARE, from any form of abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and child abuse. To find further details about our Safeguarding Policy commitments, please click on this link CARE International Safeguarding Policy – October 2023_EN.pdf

 

If you’re interested in this role, kindly apply via MEAL Assistant-Basra tendersglobal.net Jobs at CARE International in Iraq  by 21st April 2026 at the latest. Regrettably, applications received after this date will not be considered.

Notes:

-A Strong Call for #Women Candidates: We highly encourage women candidates to apply for this role. At CARE Iraq, we are committed to equity and justice and strive to create a safe, inclusive space where everyone can thrive. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and contributes to meaningful change in the lives of women and girls.

-Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

-Due to the urgent nature of this role, CARE may review applications and initiate recruitment prior to the application deadline.

-For any inquiries regarding this position, please contact CARE Iraq HR Manager through nmirza@care.de