Turkey: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer - National Post

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ROLE PURPOSE:

To create and update the information management needed databases for each of the above sector portfolios in Turkey programme, in addition to data cleaning and analysis to feed the reporting requirements and to participate the best quality of programming. The role will be mainly working on the Adolescent Friendly Center Project under Turkey Programme.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Data collection capacity:

· Proactively engage with Turkey Program responsible officers to compile information on their activities, updating and managing the master database.

· Review incoming data for completeness and consistency and advise the program team on the tools for improving data logging, entry and processing.

· Manage project curated database (monitor quality of information to be shared according to the information sharing protocol) for Adolescent Friendly Centers

· Work with the MEAL unit to implement digital data systems that can capture data electronically as close to the source as possible.

· Help Turkey Programme team to build their capacity in efficient data collection and management processes, including support with software applications.

· Clean, compile and prepare data to be shared with Turkey Programme Managers and MEAL unit

Information management systems:

· Update and maintain the Turkey Programme’s project database

· Compilation of relevant reports, plans and information/data documents and sharing with the teams needed.

· Work with the MEAL unit and Turkey Programme teams to utilise the platform for the RIMS regional information management system or other related information management system.

· Work with the MEAL unit and Turkey Programme teams to ensure that RIMS is functioning well.

· Play a key role in supporting training and roll out of RIMs.

Data analysis & use:

· Be the primary focal point in developing and maintaining Turkey Programme project’s M&E activities, in addition to the conducted Monitoring and Evaluation tools.

· Become the primary analyst for weekly data, monitoring trends and highlighting concerns in the Adolescent Friendly Centers

· Support coordination, analysis and draft findings for Turkey Programme surveys as well as multi sector assessments, generic surveys and evaluations as needed.

Reporting:

· Coordinate with Project Managers and MEAL CO to review weekly/monthly data submissions from each partner team, including MEAL plans per partner as well as project achievement tools.

· In collaboration with MEAL Coordinator, provide monthly analysis and reporting against the needed regular requirements with appropriate set of recommendations to the program management as a part of the Learning process.

· Develop analysis and top line reports for the program activities to be communicated with internal and external stakeholders.

· Support the sector team(s) in donor reporting with accurate figures.

General:

· Maintain the confidentially of the documents/system and their contents

· Maintain filing system for Education/CP data in soft and hard copies.

· Perform other duties and act for the relevant manager as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:

Required:

· Proven excellent experience in data collection and analysis, data management and reporting

· Extensive experience in knowledge and database analysis.

· Fluent English, both spoken and written

· Experience of training and capacity building

· Some experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.

· Excellent communication and influencing skills

· Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy

· Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

· Ability and willingness to work under pressure and travel to the program locations in Turkey.

Desirable

· Fluency in spoken and written Turkish and/or Arabic

· Education to BSc/BA/BEng level in Social Sciences, Public Health, Statistics or related field

· Previous experience working in humanitarian programmes

Benefits Package provided to National Staff:

· Salary commensurate with the pay-grade of the position.

· Annual leave

· Medical Scheme, Accidental and Life insurance.

· Transportation

· A motivating work environment

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please apply in English by sending your up to date CV with a cover letter as a single document explaining your salary expectations to turkey.recruit@savethechildren.org and mention the position that you are applying for to the subject section. The advertisement will be closed on 7^th November 2016 at 5:30 PM (Turkey local time). In order for an application to be considered valid, a copy of the residency card must be attached with the application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.