The “Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland (ASB)” is a German aid and welfare organisation with more than 300 branches at national, regional, district, and municipal levels all over Germany. More than 1.5 million members provide a broad social basis for our organization and more than 40,000 employees as well as over 20,000 volunteers form part of the ASB a high level of quality in areas such as rescue services, civil protection, and social services. Since its foundation in 1888, the ASB has acted as a politically and denominationally independent association ensuring a high level of continuity and reliability.
ASB Foreign Aid Department provides people centered humanitarian response to alleviate human suffering, contributes to building resilience of communities and societies and applies integrated approaches to welfare and to socio-economic development. ASB currently implements over 100 relief, rehabilitation, development and inclusive and Disaster Risk Reduction (iDRR) projects and runs offices in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Haiti, Indonesia, Iraq, Kosovo, Nicaragua, Niger, Serbia and Ukraine, among others.
About ASB’s Programme in Syria
ASB has been active in Syria since 2012, working closely with local partners to address the urgent needs of conflict-affected communities. ASB and its partners are committed to strengthening quality and accountability across all interventions, ensuring that the voices of affected people shape humanitarian programming. Building on successful People First Impact Method (P-FIM) exercises in Aleppo and Idlib, ASB aims to consolidate learning, enhance partner capacities, and advance the use of international standards such as the Sphere Handbook throughout project implementation.
ASB is currently seeking expressions of interest from qualified and committed candidates for the following consultancy position:
MEAL Senior Officer
(male/female/diverse)
Duration: 15 November 2025 – 31 December 2026 (with potential extension)
Location: Ideally based in Syria (office in Damascus/ Aleppo); partial remote work possible with regular travel to project areas
Salary: ASB offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive MEAL framework and strategy for all ASB-supported programmes in Syria. Ensure that all tools and systems align with programme goals, donor requirements, and organisational standards.
- Lead on accountability to affected people and ensure its integration across all ASB-supported programmes. Promote participatory approaches and ensure that community feedback informs project design and implementation.
- Conduct and oversee field-level monitoring activities, including Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM), baseline and endline surveys, and site visits to assess programme quality and gather feedback. Apply robust Data Quality Assurance (DQA) protocols to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Support and facilitate People First Impact Method (P-FIM) exercises, including documentation, follow-up, and partner coaching. Promote participatory learning and reflection throughout all interventions.
- Promote the use of Sphere standards and other recognised humanitarian benchmarks in programme design, implementation, and monitoring to ensure principled and rights-based programming.
- Manage and promote the Beneficiary Feedback and Complaints Mechanism (BFCM) to strengthen accountability to affected populations. Analyse MEAL data and lessons learned to support adaptive management and evidence-based decision-making.
- Design and deliver capacity building for partner organisations and ASB staff on MEAL methodologies, community engagement, and quality assurance. Provide technical guidance to strengthen partner MEAL systems and reporting practices.
- Contribute to internal and donor reporting by providing analytical insights and recommendations based on MEAL, accountability, and quality findings. Develop data-driven reports and performance dashboards to demonstrate project impact.
- Coordinate with consortium partners and relevant stakeholders to harmonise MEAL approaches, share learning, and ensure coherence across projects.
- Represent ASB in coordination platforms and humanitarian working groups.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience in humanitarian quality, accountability, and MEAL functions.
- Minimum of 5 years work experience in the humanitarian sector.
- Sound applied understanding of a rights-based humanitarian approach grounded in principled humanitarian standards.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and training skills, ideally with experience in participatory methodologies such as P-FIM.
- Knowledge of Sphere standards and humanitarian principles (Sphere trainer certification is an advantage).
- Experience working with Syrian NGOs and local communities is highly desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently and remotely in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Language skills: Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written); Kurdish is an asset.
- Willingness to travel to project areas as feasible and work across multiple locations.
ASB is an equal opportunities employer. Persons with disabilities and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants should submit a CV and cover letter (in English) to:
[email protected]
Subject line: “MEAL Senior Officer – Syria”
Only electronic applications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are strongly encouraged.
Website ASB Germany: www.asb.de/en
Closing date: 31st October 2025