MEAL Assistant – National Position
Kilis | Gaziantep
- Organization: Malteser International
- Location: Kilis | Gaziantep
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Education, Learning and Training
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Closing Date:
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 MEAL Assistant - National Position.
MI’s MEAL Assistant will support project monitoring and evaluation in Türkiye and Syria by collaborating with partners, participating in community engagement and knowledge-sharing sessions, reviewing reports, and implementing corrective measures.
Your responsibilities:
- Support the MEAL department in designing and implementing the monitoring and evaluation plan in collaboration with MI's partners
- Participate in community engagement sessions and field quality evaluations
- Ensure partners adhere to MI standards for indicator measurement, monitoring methodologies, and best practices
- Collaborate with partners to improve monitoring approaches
- Organize knowledge-sharing sessions within the organization and with partners
- Assist in reviewing and analysing bi-monthly project monitoring reports
- Participate in regular meetings to discuss project progress, challenges, and learning opportunities
Your profile:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Development Studies)
- 2 Years previous experience or internship in a related field is essential
- Basic understanding of monitoring and evaluation concepts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities
- 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
- A full-time position funded until mid-2025 with the possibility 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.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.