MEAL Officer – National Position

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Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin, or political convictions.

MI has been registered in Türkiye since 2014 and has since built up its own office structure. MI now has two offices in southeastern Türkiye (Kilis and Gaziantep). The Malteser InternationaI team provides technical guidance and oversees management and administration of the partner-implemented projects in Türkiye and Northern Syria. MI is responsible for the procurement of the main medical supplies in Türkiye, the reporting and application as well as the quality assurance. In addition to the implementation of humanitarian and transitional aid projects, Malteser International´s strategic objective is the strengthening of the civil society structures in Türkiye and Syria. Malteser International focuses in Northwestern Syria and Türkiye on the sectors of health, livelihood, protection as well as social cohesion.

For its work in Northwestern Syria and Türkiye, Malteser International is looking for a motivated MEAL Officer – National Position.

As the MEAL Officer, you play a pivotal role in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation plans, ensuring seamless alignment with project goals and donor requirements. Your collaborative efforts with partners involve providing technical assistance, refining methodologies, and enhancing accountability systems.

Your responsibilities:

Design and implement monitoring & evaluation plans with partners, aligning with project goals and donor requirements.
Provide technical assistance to partners on indicator design, measurement, and monitoring approaches.
Review and assess partner accountability systems, offering guidance and support for improvement.
Maintain the learning system, incorporating project insights and facilitating knowledge sharing.
Analyze bi-monthly monitoring reports and contribute to project reports, ensuring quality.
Manage Third-Party Monitoring (TPM): define scope, review tools, develop visit plans, and monitor implementation.
Organize MEAL meetings with partners to discuss progress, challenges, and learning.
Assess partner performance, update records, and ensure adherence to monitoring plans and protocols.

Your profile:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies).
At least 4 years proven experience in designing and implementing MEAL systems in humanitarian or development projects.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in statistical analysis software.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with international humanitarian standards and donor requirements.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Fluency in English with excellent written communication skills, Arabic or Turkish is an advantage.

What we offer:

A responsible and exciting job in a committed, international working environment.
A well-equipped workplace in Gaziantep and/or Kilis
A full-time position until the end of 2024 with the option of extension.
Adequate compensation according to MI Salary Scale.

Working for Malteser International

Malteser International is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices – we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please click here.

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