About Aid Gate Organization “AGO”
Aid Gate Organization (AGO) is an independent, nonpartisan, national organization in Iraq whose history goes back to 2014 with the beginning of ISIL’s occupation in Iraq. At that time and throughout the mass conflicts occurring from 2014 onwards, ISIL groups took control of large swathes of the country, including Nineveh, Salah al-Din, Anbar, and parts of Diyala. This period witnessed an unprecedented wave of displacement for people who lived in these areas in addition to extreme human rights violations. With the Iraqi government, unable to provide much-needed, widespread assistance, many international organizations entered the country to facilitate a response. In doing so, local community members were actively recruited to assist in the movement and return of displaced people, while providing them with emergency life-saving assistance to meet their basic needs. Since 2014, AGO has been working untiringly to help Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returnees, and vulnerable host communities for the implementation of whole-of-community resilience-building measures in Iraq. Today AGO is functional in Salah al-Din, Kirkuk, and the Nineveh governorates, with 50–150 employees, depending on the situation in the region. We are currently working on expanding our operations into the Anbar governorate as well as southern Iraq through proven programs to rebuild the lives of men, women, children, refugees IDPs, minorities, ethnic groups, and persons with disabilities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Aid Gate Organization is looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) assistant to support our project teams in Northeast Syria. The MEAL Assistant will work under the guidance of the MEAL Officer and supervision of the MEAL Manager and play a key role in supporting the implementation of MEAL activities. The MEAL Assistant will help collect, verify, and manage data and provide critical support in monitoring program activities, tracking progress, and ensuring accountability.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitoring and Data Collection:
- Conduct field visits to monitor project activities, ensuring data collection aligns with project indicators.
- Gather quantitative and qualitative data through surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and observation.
- Ensure data quality through accurate recording, verification, and timely reporting.
Evaluation Support:
- Assist the MEAL team in conducting baseline, midline, and endline surveys.
- Support data analysis by preparing and cleaning datasets and performing basic statistical summaries.
- Help compile reports and summaries of findings to inform project progress and adjustments.
Accountability and Feedback Mechanism:
- Help establish and maintain feedback mechanisms to gather community feedback and complaints.
- Support the documentation and follow-up of feedback received from beneficiaries, ensuring concerns are addressed appropriately.
- Ensure beneficiaries are aware of their rights and the availability of accountability mechanisms.
Learning and Documentation:
- Assist with documenting lessons learned, success stories, and best practices from project activities.
- Support regular reflection sessions and learning events to improve program effectiveness.
- Maintain organized records of monitoring and evaluation documents in line with AGO’s MEAL system.
Capacity Building and Training Support:
- Support the MEAL Officer in conducting basic training for field staff on MEAL tools and data collection methods.
- Provide orientation to field teams on data quality standards and reporting requirements.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
- Diploma or degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar MEAL, data collection, or M&E role, preferably within an NGO.
- Basic knowledge of MEAL principles, data collection tools, and field data gathering.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and familiarity with data analysis software or mobile data collection tools is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with beneficiaries and team members.
- Availability and flexibility to travel across Northeast Syria
- Knowledge of the local context and experience working in similar roles
- Fluent in Arabic and English.
How to apply
Interested applicants must complete the Job Application Form.
Note:
- Applications not meeting the specified minimum requirements may not be considered.
- The CVs received after the closing date may not be considered.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview that may include a written test of communication and writing skills.
Due to the nature of AGO work activities, AGO demand its employee to have the highest discretion and flexibility qualities. AGO can anytime according to the needs of his mission, and change the work location of his employee. AGO can at any time update tasks on this Job Description according to the evolution of the program or strategy changes. The above-listed tasks are not exhaustive, the employee can be asked to undertake other tasks by the employer according to the competencies, to work over settings time.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.