Dünya Doktorları Derneği
Medecins du Monde Turkey (MDM-T) / Dünya Doktorları Dernegi (DDD) is a Turkish based humanitarian non-governmental organisation that facilitates access to healthcare for populations affected by armed conflict, violence, natural disasters, disease, famine, poverty and exclusion.
Our organization collaborates with partners and key stakeholders to implement projects that facilitate access to primary and secondary-level healthcare services to respond to the medical needs of displaced population.
DDD is the 16th member of the Doctors of the World International Network that is committed to meeting the health needs of vulnerable people globally.
Please visit www.dunyadoktorlari.org.tr to learn more.
Hierarchical & Functional Links
Based in Istanbul, the MEAL Manager will be under line management of DDD (Dünya Doktorları Derneği) MEAL Coordinator.
MEAL Manager will be the line manager of staff in charge of field level MEAL related tasks, who are responsible of implementing M&E data collection activities and accountability mechanisms.
Within the MEAL unit of DDD, MEAL Manager is responsible for outcome level data collection activities and the external and internal reporting tasks in collaboration with programme and Grants Management departments. Also on rare occasions, when strategically needed and requested by line manager, will support the implementation of programme, as well.
Status: Fixed-Term Contract
Starting Date: ASAP
EXPECTED PROFILE
Knowledge & Qualification
- University Degree in statistics, social sciences, public health, economics or any field related to Monitoring and Evaluation.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation in a humanitarian aid organization is required.
- Excellent reporting skills, including descriptive analysis of programmatic data and achievements, in relation to the content of internal M&E and donor reports, is required.
- Previous experience on the design of Evaluation design and/or in commissioning and managing evaluation studies would be preferred
- Knowledge and past experience in database development/management and data collection platforms such as Commcare, OdK based platforms, like Kobo, DHIS2, would be preferred.
- Experience in collaborative, multicultural working environments and maintaining working relationships with several departments is required.
- Knowledge of donor mechanisms such as ECHO, BHA, SDC and German Ministry of Foreign Affairs would be preferred.
Languages
- Required: English (oral and written)
- Asset: Turkish and/or Arabic
General Qualities Required:
- Only candidates that are Turkish ID holders and/or legally able to work in Turkey will be considered
- Diplomacy;
- Humanitarian values;
- Critical Thinking;
- Sense of initiative;
- Enthusiasm;
- Strong work ethics and Professionalism;
- Time Management skills;
- Ability to work in an international context and collaborate with international and national experts;
- Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment;
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitoring of the project implementation through the analysis of the programmatic output and outcome level data.
- Oversee and leading the Accountability systems and policies (including, Feedback and Complaint Response Mechanism)
- Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc assessments regarding the programme quality.
- Evaluation or impact analysis for future project design or current projects improvements.
- Conducting workshops aiming to debrief the collated lessons learned, good practices.
- Outcome level data collection and analysis.
- Reporting (monthly, quarterly, mid-term and final).
- Other related tasks
Monitoring & Evaluation
- Contribute to the development of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan for each project and the technical oversight of the implementation of M&E plans.
- Contribute to the development of M&E data collection activities and their technical oversight.
- Contribute to the efforts of MIS Manager and the Medical/Protection/MHPSS teams towards ensuring that data collected by field teams meets the dimension of data quality i.e. reliability, accuracy, timeliness, completeness and integrity.
- Under the supervision of MEAL Co, lead the development and the revision of the result frameworks of new and ongoing projects.
- Ensuring that information reported by the field level MEAL teams meets donors reporting requirements and be in line with the developed M&E plans
- Producing internal M&E reports containing summary data and analysis, and the programmatic recommendations.
- Working closely with field and HQ level programme team members, and MIS Manager to ensure common and harmonized understanding of each indicators’ definition and related use of data collection tools.
- Providing on-the-job capacity building to DDD and partner organization staff on data collection tasks, MEAL concepts, etc.
- Ensuring that data collected is analyzed and used for the purpose of project planning, project management, strategic planning and decision making
Accountability
- Providing technical support to and collaborate with the Field Coordinator, project managers and other relevant field staff to ensure effective and timely implementation of the Feedback and Complaints mechanism in all project locations.
- Technical line-management of the HQ level Accountability Officer and the field level MEAL Officers.
- Managing complaints registrar and ensure adequate filing of complaints reports, keeping with principles of private data confidentiality.
- Ensuring the ongoing review of participatory approaches at field level, including community engagement practices (such as Health Committees);
- Providing advice to management and field teams on ways to improve accountability mechanisms and participatory M&E approaches.
Evaluation and Learning
- Contributing to evaluations, reviews, surveys, assessments or specific studies focusing on the overall performance of programme.
- Supporting the project team and partner organization staff in extracting lessons learnt and good practices through organizing learning aimed events and specific working processes.
- Monitoring and ensuring that a management response to the findings and recommendations of evaluations is collated, recorded, and followed up.
Reporting
- Providing regular reporting to the MEAL Coordinator/Deputy MEAL Coordinator(bilateral meeting etc.)
- Providing the MEAL Coordinator with a Mission report and/or Handover document at the end of the assignment.
Other
- With the support from MEAL Department in Istanbul, ensure ongoing capacity building, knowledge and skills transfer to Program team on MEAL-related topics.
- With the support from MEAL Department in Istanbul, leading and following up the conduction of needs assessment on the field supporting annual review of MEAL practices/system and provide recommendations to management.
Compliance & Ethics
Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout Dünya Doktorları Derneği. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of Dünya Doktorları Derneği and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Dünya Doktorları Derneği and amongst beneficiaries served by Dünya Doktorları Derneği.
NB: Considering the purpose and values of the organisation, DDD requests to its employee complete flexibility in term of duties and commitment, as their job description and job title can be adjusted throughout the year according to needs and priorities.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Please be advised that female candidates are highly encouraged
Dünya Doktorları Derneği is an equal opportunity employer whereby we ensure all hiring and employment decisions, and operates all programs, services, and functions without the practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
How to Apply:
Please apply with your CV and motivation letter in ENGLISH through our website
Closure Date: 13.12.2024
Due to the urgency to fill this post, DDD reserves the right to review the CVs on a rolling basis and selected candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing dates listed, therefore early applications are encouraged.
DDD is not in a position to respond to every applicant individually due to the anticipated high number of applications.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
General Information
DDD retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer a contract with a modified job description or for a different duration, or to offer a contract at a lower grade.
