Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC or “the Federation”) is the World’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network.  The Federation is a membership organization established by and comprised of its member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.  Along with National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Federation is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.  The overall aim of the IFRC is to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” It works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

The Federation is served by a Secretariat based in Geneva, with regional and country offices throughout the world.  The Secretariat is led by the IFRC Secretary General and provides the central capacity of the International Federation to serve, connect, and represent National Societies.  The Secretariat’s focus includes providing support to the IFRC governance mechanisms; setting norms and standards; providing guidance; ensuring consistency; coordination and accountability for performance; knowledge sharing; promoting collaboration within and respect for the RCRC Movement; and expanding engagement with partners. The Secretariat’s headquarter is organized in three divisions: (i) Partnerships, including Movement and Membership; (ii) Programs and Operations; and (iii) Management. The Secretariat has five regional offices, as follows: Americas (Panama City); Africa (Nairobi); Asia/Pacific (Kuala Lumpur); Europe (Budapest); Middle East and North Africa (Beirut).

Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) is a globally recognized humanitarian organization that operates to provide emergency assistance, disaster relief, and social and health services to those most in need in Turkey and beyond. With its inception in 1868, TRC has established a vast and robust network of branches and representations, extending its reach across Turkey and beyond. With a focus on the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, TRC has emerged as a leader in responding to humanitarian crises and natural disasters, providing vital support to millions of refugees and other vulnerable individuals. As a member of the global network of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, TRC is committed to working in partnership with other humanitarian organizations to address humanitarian needs around the world. IFRC provides technical support, guidance, and resources to TRC and other National Societies to help them respond effectively to emergencies and provide assistance to vulnerable people. Additionally, IFRC coordinates and supports TRC's international humanitarian efforts by providing financial assistance, expertise, and other resources.

Two earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.7 and 7.6 occurred in Pazarcık and Elbistan districts of Kahramanmaraş on 6 February 2023. The earthquake was felt intensely in the surrounding provinces, especially in Kahramanmaraş, Kilis, Hatay, Osmaniye, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır, Malatya and Adana and affecting 16,000,000 people. According to the latest statement made by AFAD (Turkiye’s national Disaster and Emergency Management Authority), over 31,000 people lost their lives in 10 provinces affected by the earthquake and over 80,000 were rescued. After the 7.7 magnitude earthquake, a total of 1,666 aftershocks have occurred so far. Damage assessment studies continue in the regions. A state of emergency was declared for the period of 3 months in the affected region.

Under the supervision of the IFRC Senior Monitoring and Evaluation officer, the Monitoring and evaluation assistant will support in preparation of data analysis plans for all M&E reports, analysis and reporting of findings and preparation of secondary data reports for the earthquake response (EQ). She/he will support the analysis of card distribution monitoring data and analysis support with preparing brief findings for program learning to inform programme learning. She/he will participate in field visits and in making documenting observations for follow up by the M&E department.  She/he will support the Monitoring and Evaluation Delegate and the M&E officers in their regular work. The monitoring and evaluation assistant will also undertake other monitoring activities, as required/needed.

• Supporting with tagging of themes and subthemes in literature review and provide secondary level data inputs and preparation of reports.
• Liaise with the other M&E officers to support study design, data analysis and reporting as needed.
• Work closely with the field teams on M&E related activities and tools development and support them preparation of data collection tools.
• Participate in field activities as an observer to contribute to the collaboration of the field and the M&E teams to develop more effective solution providing mechanisms.
• Work with M&E officers in preparation of relevant research and systematic monitoring and evaluation of the EQ programme.
• Contribute to the primary data management, description, exploration, analysis and interpretation stages of the qualitative and quantitative data that is collected within the context of the EQ Programme for both internal and external reporting purposes, as needed.
• Work as the Secondary Data Analysis for the M&E and Reporting Team; utilize DEEP for data management and analysis and the Platform for literature review and a project-based database for humanitarian data
• Regularly prepare and present thematic information sessions for the EQ programmatic teams by utilizing various SDR research findings that are collected and analysed by using the DEEP Platform.
• Support the M&E officer in development of the design of the questionnaires for Focus group discussions and interviews and conduct qualitative analysis using relevant tool.
• Conduct quantitive data analysis using relevant tools such as Python, R, Stata or Excel.

Preferred:

• Graduate degree in social science, economics, statistics, data science, humanitarian studies or other relevant areas
• Post-graduate qualification in a related subject 

Required:

• Experience in the design and application of social science research methods, covering qualitative methods; and experience in statistical analysis
• Experience in leading surveys and assessments, including the design, data collection and analysis
• Experience in participating in the design and implementation of programmes focusing on cash transfer programming, social safety nets, and/or basic needs 

Preferred:

• Experience working for the RCRC Movement
• Experience working for the RCRC Movement

Required:

• Ability to apply advanced analytical knowledge to support the design and implementation of capacity and vulnerability analysis activities
• Knowledge design of either SPSS, R, Stata or SPSS etc
• Knowledge on surveys methodologies, quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques and tools
• Good understanding of the humanitarian and political context in Turkey, and of the context and conditions of vulnerable groups
• Must be comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and conducting desk research
• Skills in supporting organizational learning, accountability and performance
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skill, particularly in diverse cultural contexts
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Fluently spoken and written English

Preferred:

• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation tools and principles, including experience with logical frameworks
• Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)

Please note that the position may be filled before the deadline for submission of the applications.

Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.