Project & MEAL Assistant - Prospective

Position Summary:

The Project and MEAL Assistant position entails executing daily field activities for the project, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of objectives. Responsibilities include assisting in identification and selection of households for food and cash aid, implementing distributions in collaboration with local CSOs, as well as conducting regular data entry and cleaning. The role involves efficient teamwork, clear progress reporting, and identification of high-risk cases for referral to appropriate assistance programs. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support in the assessment to identify households eligible for food and cash assistance with specific attention to needs of different vulnerable groups affected by the economic crisis 
• Support regular data entry and data cleaning 
• Act as team leader for outreach workers
• Work with the team in a highly efficient manner, prioritizing needs and targets, and reporting in a clear and concise manner on the progress of these
• Identify high-risk cases and refer to other Anera programs or relevant specialized actor for immediate assistance
• Apply a protection lens throughout the process in order to detect protection needs and refer to the appropriate focal point
• Communicate and coordinate with communities, local partners and other relevant field level actors on the daily implementation of tasks
• Identify and report possible problems, conflicts, or contextual changes to the PM, proposing solutions where possible and pertinent.
• Monitor the evolving context and flag any potential protection concerns to the PM or assigned focal point.
• Promote the use of the Feedback and Complaint Response Mechanisms with affected populations sharing information on how to raise a feedback/complaint and reporting to the MEAL department any relevant issue.
• Oversee and be responsible for the delivery of assistance at the individual and community level, coordinating with implementing partners and other field teams as needed, and ensuring progress towards common goals. 
• Assist in organizing and facilitating post distribution surveys

Qualifications: 

• Technical or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, social sciences, statistics, or related fields is required
• Experience working in Palestinian refugee camp settings is a plus
• Two years of experience related to aid distribution and program support is required
• Proficient computer skills (particularly Excel) 
• Proficient written and oral communication skills

Language Requirement:  Fluency in Arabic and Good English is required (both written and spoken)

Physical Demands: This role may require moderate physical exertion due to the nature of field activities, including conducting aid distribution and interacting with community members. This may involve walking or traveling to various locations, including refugee camps. Additionally, there may be a need to carry and transport supplies or equipment essential for project implementation. While accommodations will be made to ensure the safety and well-being of all staff, applicants should be prepared for occasional physical activity and outdoor work.

Work Environment: This role operates in dynamic field settings, often in communities affected by economic crises or humanitarian emergencies. This may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, such as extreme heat, rain, or dust. Furthermore, interactions with diverse community members and stakeholders will be frequent, necessitating effective communication and interpersonal skills. While the position offers opportunities for meaningful engagement with beneficiaries and partners, it also requires some dedicated office time to prepare reports and respond to administrative requirements.