MEAL Assistant

Job Title: MEAL Assistant

Job Location: Gaziantep

Admin Manager: CEO

Technical Manager: MEAL Manager

Line Manager for: N/A

Post Closing Date: 06 September 2026

 

Background

Sened, is an independent non-profit organization established and registered in Türkiye (under No: 27-15-175) in 2013.

• The name “Sened” in Arabic means “support” you could count on.
• Sened, was founded in response to The Syrian catastrophe, which led to critical situations and displacement of internally displaced people (IDPs) within Syria. The individuals who faced hardships due to factors such as repression, human rights abuses, and violence against civilians (including bombings, shelling, and sieges) and the urgent needs of millions of Syrian refugees in Türkiye. Later, our projects expanded to include support for the Turkish hosting community of the Syrian refugees. Our work spans across humanitarian sectors, with a special focus on advocating for the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities (PwDs) and their families.

 

Safeguarding

At Sened, we deliver humanitarian aid with the utmost commitment to safety and dignity. We understand that safeguarding is a critical component of our operations, and we integrate this principle into every layer of our work, from initial planning to final implementation. Our goal is to create a safe and secure environment that enables resilient communities to thrive. To achieve this, we adhere to our principles of Safe Programming, Safe Operation, Safe People, and Safe Response, which help us to identify and proactively mitigate risks, prioritize community trust, and uphold ethical standards. SENED’s unwavering dedication to safeguarding ensures that all those we serve receive the highest standards of safety and protection in all our humanitarian endeavors.

 

Job purpose

The MEAL Assistant will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities of SENED ORGANIZATION. They will ensure that programs and projects are effectively monitored, evaluated, and documented, and that lessons learned are incorporated into future programming.

 

Duties, Objectives, Competencies

Monitoring:

• Design and deploy monitoring tools and methodologies to track project progress and outcomes.
• Regularly collect, manage, and analyze monitoring data to assess project performance.

Evaluation:

• Coordinate evaluation processes, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Synthesize evaluation findings into actionable recommendations for program improvement.
• Ensure evaluations adhere to organizational and donor requirements and standards.

 

Accountability:

• Monitor and respond to complaints and feedback in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure transparency and accountability in program implementation and decision-making.

 

Learning:

• Document success stories, case studies, and innovations for internal and external sharing.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and methodologies in monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

 

Objectives:

Effective Monitoring and Reporting:

• Regular feedback loops established to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Robust Evaluation Framework.
• Conduct periodic evaluations to assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of interventions.
• Utilize evaluation findings to inform strategic decision-making and programmatic adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with accountability standards and requirements.
• Promotion of Learning Culture:
• Facilitate learning sessions and knowledge-sharing events to promote organizational learning.
• Document and disseminate lessons learned and best practices.
• Support staff capacity building in monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

 

Competencies:

Analytical Skills:

• Ability to collect, analyses, and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis.

 

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Proficiency in preparing reports and presentations

Monitoring:

• Design and deploy monitoring tools and methodologies to track project progress and outcomes.

• Regularly collect, manage, and analyze monitoring data to assess project performance.

 

Evaluation:

• Coordinate evaluation processes, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.

• Synthesize evaluation findings into actionable recommendations for program improvement.

• Ensure evaluations adhere to organizational and donor requirements and standards.

 

Accountability:

• Monitor and respond to complaints and feedback in a timely and effective manner.

• Ensure transparency and accountability in program implementation and decision-making.

 

Learning:

• Document success stories, case studies, and innovations for internal and external sharing.

• Stay updated on emerging trends and methodologies in monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

 

Objectives:

Effective Monitoring and Reporting:

• Regular feedback loops established to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Robust Evaluation Framework.
• Conduct periodic evaluations to assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of interventions.
• Utilize evaluation findings to inform strategic decision-making and programmatic adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with accountability standards and requirements.
• Promotion of Learning Culture:
• Facilitate learning sessions and knowledge-sharing events to promote organizational learning.
• Document and disseminate lessons learned and best practices.
• Support staff capacity building in monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

 

Competencies:

Analytical Skills:

• Ability to collect, analyses, and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis.

 

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficiency in preparing reports and presentations

 

Project Management:

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in project planning, implementation, and monitoring.

 

Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues and partners.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

 

Technical Proficiency:

• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodologies and techniques.

 

Problem-Solving Skills:

• Ability to identify issues and propose practical solutions.
• Proactive approach to addressing challenges and overcoming obstacles.

 

Adaptability:

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.

 

Additional Responsibilities

The above-mentioned key tasks and duties are illustrative ones. Other future responsibilities may be assigned to the job at the request of the head of department according to the need.

 

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS or business administration or computer engineering
• Minimum one year professional experience in monitoring and evaluation
• or data management such as data analysis or programming
• Data Analysis Skills: data validation such as Advanced excel /Kobo/Power Bi.
• Monitoring and Evaluation Expertise
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with other departments, handle challenging or sensitive situations professionally, and maintain respectful and constructive relationships with colleagues, partners, and community members. Problem-Solving Aptitude
• Commitment to Accountability and Learning
• Advanced Arabic and Turkish language skills
• Holding Turkish nationality

 

Desired Requirements

• Intermediate English skills
• Leadership Abilities

 

Technical Competencies:

• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Methodologies
• Monitoring Tools and Technologies
• Data Collection Techniques
• Data Analysis
• Information Management Systems

 

General Terms and Conditions

• Safeguarding: Disabled beneficiaries, children, and vulnerable adults must be fully protected possible from any actions or failings that could place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, or other harm. Sened demonstrates its commitment to safeguarding by conducting rigorous background and reference checks during the selection process for all candidates.
• Diversity: Sened is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, effective, and representative organizational culture. We promote employee equity and diversity and strive to eliminate discrimination. A diverse workforce, encompassing various age groups, backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, enhances our ability to understand, represent, and serve our community. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, or age.
• Procedures:
• Sened reserves the right to re-advertise the vacancy, cancel the recruitment, offer a contract with a modified job description or for a different duration, or offer a contract at a lower grade.
• This job description serves only as a guide for the position available. Sened reserves the right to amend this document.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage early applications.

Sened does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process