Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Communication Advisor for PACE Project

Period of Assignment: 1 year – with the possibility of extension

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Location: Ankara

Project: Participatory, Inclusive and Green Recovery for Local Public Services in Earthquake-Affected Region Project (PACE)

Background Information:

The Multi-Donor Action “Participatory, Inclusive and Green Recovery for Local Public Services in the Earthquake-Affected Region” is jointly co-financed by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ as part of the BMZ project “Turkish-German Exchange on the integration of Syrian refugees into host communities”. The overall objective of the Action is to contribute to Türkiye’s earthquake recovery by supporting local public service delivery in an inclusive and sustainable way. The action aims to support Türkiye in pursuing efficient service delivery practices across public administration at provincial and local level that directly impact the recovery efforts on the ground thus ultimately speeding socio-economic development as well as green and sustainable growth.

A. Main Responsibilities

The Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and Communication Advisor shall be responsible for the development and maintenance of the Result-Based Monitoring (RBM) systems/tools and activity monitoring of Participatory, Inclusive and Green Recovery for Local Public Services in the Earthquake-Affected Region Project (PACE) and the periodic delivery of monitoring results to the project manager. S/he shall take the lead in the development of a M & E system and mechanism aligned with the requirements of reporting to the EU as well as BMZ, efficiently handling monitoring systems like OPSYS or Onsite Operations. Further S/he will be responsible for communication and outreach activities on behalf of the project in close cooperation with the country office. The position includes the following tasks:

• Creating and implementing a (result based) monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system for the project
• Managing monthly monitoring activities for the project and its components (incl. collection of qualitative and quantitative data from project staff), processing data and preparing analyses of data
• If applicable, supporting the set-up of data bases (for beneficiaries e.g.) and the ongoing technical support, maintenance, and usage of the online data base, including moderate programming
• If applicable, establishing a connection of data bases to a dashboard tool, e.g. PowerBI
• Ensuring access to and availability of consistent quality data for key messaging and information material for use in reporting and information material
• Consolidating monitored data regularly and informing project management on developments
• Providing input for reports to the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the EU
• Supporting the information, communication, and public relations work of the project by providing results data
• Coordinating and organizing external evaluations
• Communicating project results to stakeholders, target groups and selected audiences, which may include contributions to newsletters, media and social media channels, the production of digital and print communications materials
• Planning and coordination of communication measures in line with corporate identity and stakeholder requirements
• Ensuring access to and availability of key messages, content, photo and video footage for use in programme and stakeholder communications
• Supporting coordination with stakeholders on the national level

B. Required qualifications, competencies, and experience

Education

• University degree (bachelor or master) in M&E, social, political, economic or legal sciences             

Professional Experience

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in results-based monitoring and evaluation
• Demonstrated expertise in the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data,  including data quality control
• Efficient use of IT tools for results monitoring and presentation, such as Onsite Operations and OPSYS

• Basic programming skills, graphic design and photo editing skills and knowledge on usage of dashboard tools (PowerBI preferred) 

• Excellent oral and written communication/presentation skills, experience with drafting communication plans

• Professional, confident and reliable conduct towards stakeholders, customers, service providers, suppliers, superiors and colleagues 

• Exercises discretion and treats work issues confidentially  
• Experience in cooperation with sensitive partners, ability to work in a difficult context

Other Knowledge and Additional Competencies

• Autonomous work style, awareness of deadlines, excellent teamwork ability
• Ability to work independently as well as in an international team, take initiative and manage activities concurrently
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Turkish,  working knowledge of German an asset 

Applications:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply through our Job Portal by filling in the digital application form as well as submitting their CV in GIZ Turkey’s format, university diplomas (BA/ BSc, MA/ MSc, PhD) and a Cover Letter in English, stating their qualifications and previous professional experiences.

The deadline for application is the 1st of November 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion. GIZ is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for the position.

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