MEAL Assistant - National Position
National Position
Palestine
Middle East
Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.
In the Middle East Region, Malteser International (MI) is operating in the context of the humanitarian crisis in Syria since 2012 implementing emergency relief measures in Türkiye, Syria, and Lebanon and since 2014 in Iraq. MI’s programs cover needs mainly in the health sector and are mostly partner implemented. In the Holy Land, MI is currently planning to set up the cooperation with its potential local partner to implement projects in the framework of humanitarian assistance.
For its envisioned work in Gaza, Malteser International is looking for a qualified MEAL Assistant to support effective monitoring, accountability, learning, and reporting, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based program implementation.
As a MEAL Assistant, you will support the implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities for our program in Gaza. You will contribute to accurate data collection, beneficiary accountability, and learning processes, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement of program interventions.
Your responsibilities:
- Conduct regular field monitoring visits to program activities
- Collect quantitative and qualitative data using approved tools (e.g. Kobo, checklists)
- Support implementation of the Complaints and Feedback Mechanism (CFM)
- Record, document, and refer beneficiary feedback and complaints confidentially
- Enter, clean, and organize MEAL data in relevant databases.
- Support basic data analysis and preparation of MEAL summaries and reports
- Assist in assessments, surveys, evaluations, and documentation of lessons learned
Your profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in MEAL or data management with INGOs
- Strong knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Fluency in English with excellent written communication skills in Arabic
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience using Power BI, Kobo or similar data collection tools
What we offer:
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Duty Station: Gaza Strip, including Gaza City, Deir al-Balah and other locations
- Duration of contract: 3 months until 31.03.2026 (with possibility of extension upon further project funding)
- Salary: Based on experience and qualifications, in accordance with MI’s salary scale
Working for Malteser International
Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.
Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please click here.
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How to apply:
If you are interested in this position, kindly submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) online at our job portal until 31 December 2025
Please note that due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis, and we may offer this post before the closing date. Applications not submitted through the online platform, cannot be considered.