JOB DESCRIPTION 

                                                                               MEAL Assistant 

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest, and conflict affected countries. Concern has been working in Türkiye since August 2013 and currently looking for a MEAL Assistant for Sanliurfa. 

Job Identification 

Job Title              MEAL Assistant   

Location              Sanliurfa, Turkiye 

Reporting line     MEAL Officer 

Contract Length  Until 31/07/2023 (with possibility of extension) 

Job Purpose: The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assistant is responsible to ensure implementing the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework to ensure programme quality and accountability through efficient and effective collection, receipt, input and review of information relating to Concern’s on-going projects. The jobholder will be performing her/his responsibility through implementing MEAL activities in Concern’s programme locations in Türkiye. This will be done in line with Concern’s organizational strategies, policies and procedures as well as the project design. The jobholder will be responsible for the collection of monitoring information, managing Concern CRM, and performing their responsibility in collaboration with programme teams. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

Programme Implementation: 

• To support the monitoring and evaluation of the team through Post Distribution Monitoring (PDMs/PAMs), household visits, focus group discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and other data collection methods as required. 

• Effective participation in and implementation of needs assessments, baseline and end-line assessments, and other related tasks as required. 

• To ensure CRM WhatsApp/Hotline calls and messages are responded timely and referrals are made to relevant programmes. 

• To organize awareness-raising sessions for Concern beneficiaries on the Concern Code of Conduct and its associated policies and CRM. 

• Provide field information for documenting learning for program quality improvement, and support the preparation of program performance reports. 

• To ensure that beneficiaries, community members and other stakeholders are fully informed of concern accountability procedures and SOPs. 

• Ensure the accuracy and quality of information collected by the M&E and program teams, and assist with the efficient processing and analysis of data. 

• To communicate and coordinate cordially with the community and program teams, while being both understanding and evaluative of project implementation. 

• To work as a part of the team; providing support where necessary in other administrative, information management or M&E tasks. 

Other: 

• Support and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct, and to be committed to provide a safe working environment. 

•  Actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E). 

• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed. 

• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that information about CRM, safeguarding and expected staff behaviour is disseminated among programme participants and communities. 

• Any other duties as assigned by the MEAL Officer/Manager. 

Minimum Skills and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics, development studies, sociology or relevant fields. 

• At least one-year relevant experience in a similar position. 

• Fluent in speaking and writing in Turkish, Arabic and Kurdish. 

• Good understanding of the role and purpose of MEAL and accountability for humanitarian organizations. 

• Good computer skills especially MS. Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 

We would also like: 

• Good English language skills. Work independently and take initiative. 

• Commitment to beneficiary accountability and humanitarian principles. 

• Have the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. 

The expected competencies include: 

• Maintains confidentiality. 

• Invites and acts on affirming and adjusting feedback from others. 

• Promotes gender equality, challenging the reinforcement of negative gender stereotypes within the workplace. 

• States logically with clearly articulated points and recommendations. 

• Works in an organized manner and meet required quality and timelines 

If you feel that your qualifications and experience match our requirements, and you share a commitment to Concern’s values, please create your resume to apply for the role. Please note that applications received other than the online portal will not be considered. If you encounter technical problems submitting your application online, please use the contact form on job portal. 

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview; 

• Please note that both CV and Cover letter should be in English; 

• Application Closing Date: 04/04/2023. 

• Due to the urgency of the position, Concern will conduct interviews on a rolling basis and may select a candidate before the closure of this position. 

Equal opportunities: Concern values diversity in the workplace and is a committed equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of gender, race, family or marital status, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, class, caste or religion. 

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies 

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.