Position Title

Project & MEAL Officer / Assistant
(The selected candidate will be appointed as either Program Officer or Program Assistant, depending on qualifications and experience.)

Reference Code: 0001

Email for Application: [email protected]

Employment Type

Full-Time – Fixed-Term Contract

Location

Istanbul, Türkiye (Office-based)

Position Purpose

The Project & MEAL Officer/Assistant will provide technical and operational support to the Program Manager, Program Coordinator and National Office Managers in project planning, implementation, coordination, and reporting.
In addition, the position will support the effective implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) processes across ongoing projects.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Project Coordination Support

• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of project implementation plans
• Assist in coordinating project activities to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality implementation
• Contribute actively to the preparation of monthly, interim, and final project reports
• Support the process of development of new projects, including needs assessments, project planning, and proposal writing
• Maintain and regularly update project documentation, monitoring tools, and reporting templates
• Support communication and coordination between the Program Manager, Program Coordinator, field teams, partners, and relevant stakeholders

MEAL Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of MEAL plans for ongoing projects
• Design and use data collection tools for indicators, outputs, outcomes, and impact measurement
• Effectively use electronic data collection and data management systems (e.g. KoboToolbox, MS Excel, MS Access, Microsoft Forms)
• Ensure data quality through verification, cleaning, and basic analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
• Collect, analyse, tabulate, and present monitoring data in a clear and structured way
• Conduct and/or support field-based data collection activities, including interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs)
• Prepare MEAL-related data and analysis required for donor reports and project evaluations
• Support the implementation of Feedback and Complaints Response Mechanisms (FCRM), in coordination with relevant internal focal points

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, international relations, economics, sociology, or related fields
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management / project coordination / MEAL 
• Experience working with NGOs, humanitarian aid organizations, or social development projects
• Advanced proficiency in Turkish and English (written and spoken); Italian is an asset
• Strong analytical, reporting, and written communication skills
• Proficient use of data analysis and reporting tools, particularly MS Excel and MS Access
• Strong planning, organizational, and follow-up skills
• Team-oriented, proactive, flexible, and able to take responsibility
• Willingness and availability to travel for field activities
• Turkish citizenship is required

Contract Information

• The position is full-time and will be offered under a fixed-term contract
• Contract duration and possible extension will be subject to project needs and performance