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Gaziantep, Turkey

Turkey

-Led evidence and learning activities across different sectors where Save the Children is active; collaborated with stakeholders and the global team to ensure the highest standards were applied.-Coordinated with the MEAL team and provided support as required to ensure that MEAL systems were understood and implemented according to country office standards.-Supported efforts to enhance efficiency in MEAL systems strategically, and collaborated with the safeguarding team to ensure the safe… Show more -Led evidence and learning activities across different sectors where Save the Children is active; collaborated with stakeholders and the global team to ensure the highest standards were applied.-Coordinated with the MEAL team and provided support as required to ensure that MEAL systems were understood and implemented according to country office standards.-Supported efforts to enhance efficiency in MEAL systems strategically, and collaborated with the safeguarding team to ensure the safe implementation of programs.-Worked closely with the CVA team at all project levels, ensuring that the CVA program was implemented in line with Save the Children’s guidelines and SoPs.-Developed the necessary monitoring and evaluation tools, as well as all required guidance and MEAL plans for CVA programming.-Drafted CVA MEAL Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) per organizational policies and international standards.-Coordinated third-party contracting for all projects requiring evidence to ensure that projects were implemented effectively and efficiently and aligned with donors' requirements.-Managed the feedback and response mechanisms system to ensure accountable implementation in CVA programming.-Facilitated capacity development sessions for the team concerning Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), focusing on enhancing skills and knowledge in this area. Show less

Turkey

-Led the development and implementation oversight of an organizational Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system in USAID-founded projects, ensuring accountability to donors and beneficiaries.-Coordinated and led all MEAL teams with five implementing partners managing MEAL systems.-Contributed to researching food security and led baseline and end-line assessment activities.-Collaborated closely with the safeguarding focal point to ensure alignment of all MEAL tools and… Show more -Led the development and implementation oversight of an organizational Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system in USAID-founded projects, ensuring accountability to donors and beneficiaries.-Coordinated and led all MEAL teams with five implementing partners managing MEAL systems.-Contributed to researching food security and led baseline and end-line assessment activities.-Collaborated closely with the safeguarding focal point to ensure alignment of all MEAL tools and program activities aligned with gender and protection principles.-Managed the MEL team to ensure the effective operation of the MEL system with necessary support and resources.-Directed capacity-building initiatives for all MEL staff involved in projects, ensuring the highest level of proficiency.-Led market assessment and monitoring activities management, including tool development, dashboard design, and indicator coding in collaboration with program managers.-Played a key role in developing MEL strategies, Terms of Reference (TORs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cash distributions, conducting training sessions for implementing partners and stakeholders.-Ensured timely collection, processing, and management of data; conducted quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and prepared comprehensive reports and lessons learned and shared with decision-makers. Show less

Turkey

-Directed multiple teams across three centers in Gaziantep City, overseeing programs focused on Psychosocial Support (PSS), women's empowerment, social activities, and protection initiatives.-Directed teams across three centers, meticulously overseeing a nine-member team to optimize their deliverables, outcomes, and reporting processes, all while upholding the highest standards of excellence-Formulated comprehensive activity plans, providing management oversight to ensure smooth… Show more -Directed multiple teams across three centers in Gaziantep City, overseeing programs focused on Psychosocial Support (PSS), women's empowerment, social activities, and protection initiatives.-Directed teams across three centers, meticulously overseeing a nine-member team to optimize their deliverables, outcomes, and reporting processes, all while upholding the highest standards of excellence-Formulated comprehensive activity plans, providing management oversight to ensure smooth progress and applied adaptive management.-Acted as the primary representative of the organization in stakeholder, peer, and coordination meetings, effectively managing communication strategies.-Developed strategic capacity-building plans and took the lead in their implementation to enhance team competencies and performance. Show less

Turkey

-Collaborated with the research team to develop research proposals, coordinating with the university management and stakeholders to facilitate the execution of research projects.-Designed research instruments needed by project requirements and University standards.-Supervised the data collection process with a team consisting of 15 members, ensuring data quality, and provided technical assistance to the research team as required.-Led the analysis team, led the literature review, and… Show more -Collaborated with the research team to develop research proposals, coordinating with the university management and stakeholders to facilitate the execution of research projects.-Designed research instruments needed by project requirements and University standards.-Supervised the data collection process with a team consisting of 15 members, ensuring data quality, and provided technical assistance to the research team as required.-Led the analysis team, led the literature review, and drafted research reports.-Played a significant role in the publication process of research papers, including the submission of conference proposals and the presentation of key research findings at official meetings. Show less

Gaziantep

-Assessed projects' M&E systems, resources, and SoPs, and reported the quality of the system.-Recruited M&E focal points and M&E field staff, developed and led capacity building.-Led a team consisting of 9 members in three field centers, and managed their work and deliverables.Designed survey questionnaires and in-depth interview questions.-Oversaw data collection activities, and analyzed them using SPSS and Excel.-Developed communication plans and provided technical support… Show more -Assessed projects' M&E systems, resources, and SoPs, and reported the quality of the system.-Recruited M&E focal points and M&E field staff, developed and led capacity building.-Led a team consisting of 9 members in three field centers, and managed their work and deliverables.Designed survey questionnaires and in-depth interview questions.-Oversaw data collection activities, and analyzed them using SPSS and Excel.-Developed communication plans and provided technical support for field staff.-Prepared and presented a comprehensive report with recommendations, which helped in developing projects and implementing methods.-Represented project impact findings to project stakeholders on behalf of the organization. Show less

Türkiye

-Oversaw project activity implementation across three training centers in Gaziantep City, leading a team of 6 members.-Ensured activities were executed in alignment with project indicators and maintained a high level of proficiency.-Acted as representative with the administration on behalf of the organization, fostering strong communication channels.-Provided comprehensive progress reports to internal and external stakeholders, and actively contributed to project… Show more -Oversaw project activity implementation across three training centers in Gaziantep City, leading a team of 6 members.-Ensured activities were executed in alignment with project indicators and maintained a high level of proficiency.-Acted as representative with the administration on behalf of the organization, fostering strong communication channels.-Provided comprehensive progress reports to internal and external stakeholders, and actively contributed to project proposals.-Represented the organization in official meetings, articulating the organization's project impacts. Show less

Tunisia

-Built and Improved the center’s database management, documenting, and reporting systems.-Coordinated with stakeholders and built internal and external communication plans.-Represented the center in meetings and spoke about the center’s services.-Oversaw the workflow, reported against project indicators, and led a team of 2 members.-Led conference preparations regarding rights and health services.-Managed archiving systems and project documents.

Master Of Science - Ms, Management Information Systems

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical And Electronic Engineering