Cooperation for Relief and Assistance Everywhere, Inc., doing business as CARE International in Türkiye (CARE) is providing humanitarian assistance to people affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria and to population affected by the recent earthquakes. The work is implemented through partner organizations and being monitored and managed by CARE Türkiye.

CARE’s work in Turkiye for emergency response is  focusing on Food security and Livelihoods, Protection, Shelter and NFI, and WASH.

Under direct supervision of CARE IV team, IV Monitoring Assistant will support monitoring CARE programs implemented by CARE partners inside Türkiye to help CARE improve the relevance, quality and impact of CARE’s work in the targeted locations. At times, if required, monitoring of CARE directly implemented activities might be requested.

CARE is striving for gender parity in its team structure. We particularly welcome applications for this job from female candidates. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring 

• Conduct regular monitoring of projects using a variety of tools including direct observation of distributions and post-distribution monitoring using a range of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods (including, but not limited to, surveys, focus group discussions)   
• Compile and analyze the information collected through monitoring tools, provide evidence-based findings when feasible.
• Provide regular monitoring data/reports to the IV team in CARE Türkiye CO. 
• Monitor contextual changes on a regular basis (access, markets, logistic at assigned sub-districts) and report to CARE Türkiye.

Accountability

• Support CARE Türkiye’s IV & MEAL staff to set up accountability mechanisms and ensure functionality and effectiveness including beneficiary feedback mechanisms.
• Train local partner staff and volunteers on the principles of accountability, assess improved knowledge and practical implementation of accountability mechanisms in the field 
• Enhance awareness amongst intended beneficiaries and the wider community on the accountability mechanisms and possibility to provide feedback 
• Conduct perception surveys, FGDs and household surveys (with support from volunteers) to gather feedback on CARE’s work.
• Provide comprehensive reports and analysis of beneficiary feedback and level of satisfaction.
• Support in ensuring the carried-out accountability activities by CARE partners are in line with agreed standards and SOPs

Assessments (on occasion)

• Closely monitor population movement and displacement in the assigned region and provide regular updates to the management team.
• Provide regular information to CARE Türkiye staff on potential new program areas, interventions and sectors based on observed needs and gaps on the ground.
• Conduct rapid assessments to support the design of new projects and produce comprehensive assessment reports (including, but not limited to, key informant interviews, household surveys and focus group discussions).
• Support the design and implementation of baseline studies and other technical assessments as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Educational background in Social Science, Humanities or any field related to data management (or other relevant studies). 
• Proven commitment and compliance with the humanitarian principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality as well as Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse 
• Ability to interact with a wide range of people including Hosting Communities, IDPs populations, local authorities, humanitarian agencies, etc. 
• Fluency in Turkish (speaking and writing), Arabic speaking will be added value.

• Computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel and (preferably) statistical software. 

Desirable 

• Knowledge of using electronic data collection tools (for example KOBO toolbox, Monkey Survey, google forums, ODK …. etc.)
• Experience in program monitoring or needs assessments in the emergency/humanitarian field. 
• Good verbal and written command of English is highly desirable
• Experience in facilitating group discussions and meetings
• Experience in delivering training to volunteers and partner staff. 
• Report writing and documentation skills.

Child Protection Policy

Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to CARE Turkey, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. CARE Turkey is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.

Discrimination, Abuse and Harassment Policy

CARE Turkey expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (sexual or otherwise), based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. CARE employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside CARE.

Interested candidates, please attach a Curriculum Vitae in English and a Cover letter (in a separate file of no more than one A4 page) describing how your skills and experience match the requirements of this post, following to provided link when you click on the apply button.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Employment is subject to the possession of valid identification documents (passport, residency card, temporary protection card, etc.) and successfully obtaining permission to work by the Government of Turkey (work permit). CARE will submit the work permit application on behalf of the selected candidate after the job offer accepted. Candidate can start to work for CARE only after the work permit is received. Failure to provide the required documents or rejection of a work permit application by the Government of Turkey will result in your employment offer being rescinded.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates, please attach a Curriculum Vitae in English and a Cover letter (in a separate file of no more than one A4 page) describing how your skills and experience match the requirements of this post, following to provided link when you click on the apply button.

Applications in languages other than English will not be reviewed.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

** CARE International is an Equal Opportunity Employer **

** Female candidates are encouraged to apply! **