Country: Turkey
Closing date: 15 Sep 2019
Location
Istanbul, Turkey
Duration
Full-time Position, 10-month contract
Context
Founded in 2004, Building Markets is an award-winning nonprofit that creates jobs and encourages economic growth in crisis-affected countries by connecting competitive local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to supply chains and investment. Through this approach, the organization has built a network of more than 24,000 verified SMEs, assisted them in winning over $1.3 billion in contracts, and helped create over 70,000 jobs in countries like Afghanistan, Haiti, Timor-Leste, and Liberia. Building Markets is headquartered in New York City and currently operates programs in Jordan, Myanmar and Turkey. For more information, please visit www.buildingmarkets.org and https://entrepreneurs.buildingmarkets.org .
Job Summary
The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Coordinator is the focal point for coordinating and tracking project outputs for Building Markets Turkey’s program, by providing regular updates on activity and output metrics for Building Markets and its partners. The position will report to the Research Manager, and will assist in any ad hoc duties related to M&E activities.
Responsibilities and Duties
Monitoring and Evaluation
● Building out M&E tools and trackers with the guidance of HQ in order to monitor program indicators;
● Maintain activity and output tracker for Building Markets projects in Turkey;
● Lead the compilation of data for the monthly, quarterly and annual BPRM reporting requirements, and assist in report writing;
● Ensure quality of data through the use of systematic error and spot checks of data;
● Regularly meet with and manage teams to ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly tracker data;
● Flag concerning operational trends as soon as they are identified and advise on possible solutions;
● As relevant, work with partner organizations to connect M&E systems.
Reporting Lines
reports to Research Manager
Required Qualifications
● Extensive experience in data management & monitoring and evaluation
● Minimum 3 years of professional experience, preferably in an international organization
● Fluency in English and Turkish (written and spoken)
● Strong computer skills and experience with basic programs such as MS Word and Excel (experience with Smartsheets is a plus);
● Experience working with multiple field teams and providing direction as guided by global policy
● Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines, while maintaining accuracy and quality
● Proven ability to identify bottlenecks, propose solutions, and implement fixes for complex problems rapidly
● Sound understanding of operational procedures and efficiency principles
● Excellent organizational and time-management skills
● Strong oral and written communication skills
● Strong interpersonal skills
Desired Qualifications
● Arabic or other language skills;
● Experience working with in the private sector in Turkey or a similar context;
Travel
● Possible travel in-country
Compensation
● Salary commensurate with experience
How to apply:
Applications
Interested candidates are invited to send a CV/Resume, cover letter, and three professional references by email to vacancies.turkey@buildingmarkets.org no later than September 15, 2019. The subject line must read “M&E Coordinator - Turkey”.
