Senior MEAL Associate (Data)

The Senior MEAL Associate (Data) is responsible for specialized digital data collection and business intelligence services to support project monitoring, strategic performance management, and organizational reporting. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining digital data collection platforms, interactive dashboards, and visualization products while ensuring data quality, accessibility, and compliance with IOM data management standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the processing, consolidation and analysis of data to meet the reporting requirements of donors, internal monitoring frameworks, and IOM’s M&E standards.
• Assist and guide the MEAL team in standardizing data collection, analysis and management tools and processes to ensure quality and consistency.
• Provide support to MEAL team to monitor targets and indicators using agreed M&E Frameworks and work plans, including application of standardized M&E tools and facilitate and guide their application within the project area of responsibility.
• Participate in M&E coaching and mentorship sessions for relevant colleagues and Implementing Partners in the field to promote adherence to agreed M&E standards, encourage use of appropriate data collection methods, improve data quality assurance, and gather feedback on data collection methods.
• Build capacities in the use of relevant tools and applications such as Kobo Toolbox and PowerBi.
• Consolidate, review and analyze M&E data based on key performance indicators and report irregularities to the Senior National MEAL Officer.
• Create and maintain visualized dashboards, M&E data or knowledge management systems and analytical reports for MEAL unit in coordination with MEAL Associates, project teams and Senior Information Management Associate(s).
• Use Power BI and other data visualization software to support periodic MEAL activity and narrative reporting and create interactive dashboards for beneficiary statistics and mission strategy performance monitoring.
• Work closely with MEAL and project teams to facilitate data collection processes, providing assistance in data collection tool design/management and guidance on data capture and entry procedures.
• Assist in circulation of relevant qualitative and quantitative data to relevant IOM project managers and M&E team in line with M&E frameworks.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all data collected and related processes; verify data storage according to IOM guidelines; prevent unauthorized sharing of beneficiary data and ensure accuracy, consistency and privacy of shared data.
• Assist in development of thematic/sectoral reports in coordination with program managers for internal and external communications highlighting outcomes and impact.
• Support ongoing coordination with Senior Information Management Associate(s), Project Development and Reporting unit and other units as required.
• Support interagency monitoring and evaluation initiatives such as post-distribution monitoring and sectorial assessments led by IOM.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Undergraduate university degree in Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Demography, Statistics or related field from an accredited academic institution, with four years of relevant professional experience; or Completed High school degree from an accredited academic institution, with six years of relevant professional experience.
• At least four years of proven experience using data collection, analysis and visualization related computer programmes and databases (e.g. Power BI, Kobo Toolbox, Microsoft Forms, MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS, STATA, Nvivo, Atlas and other enterprise database management systems).
• At least two years of demonstrated experience in designing of data collection tools (in particular surveys), utilizing standard tabulation and statistical software packages, drafting statistical and analytical reports.
• At least two years of demonstrated experience in the management and coordination of information flows and data management including collecting, storing, processing, and analyzing data to generate information products, and creating/maintaining interactive visual dashboards.
• At least two years of demonstrated experience with the management of databases and information systems including design, development, implementation, and maintenance.
• At least two years of previous experience working with an International Organization, UN agencies or NGOs.
• At least four years of proven relevant experience in Türkiye or comparable contexts in the Region.
• Fluency in oral and written English and Turkish is required.
• Working knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.
• Candidates must abide by IOM values of inclusion and respect for diversity, integrity and transparency, and professionalism.
• Appointment subject to funding confirmation, medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
• Only candidates residing in Türkiye or a neighbouring country within commuting distance with valid residence/work permit will be considered.
• This is a local position; only applications from candidates with valid residence/working permit residing in Türkiye will be considered.

Skills

• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Data Visualization
• Power BI
• KoBo Toolbox
• Microsoft Forms
• MS Excel
• MS Access
• SPSS
• STATA
• NVIVO
• ATLAS
• Database Management
• Survey Design
• Statistical Reporting
• Analytical Reporting
• Information Flow Management
• Data Management
• Dashboard Development
• Data Quality Assurance

Languages

English, Turkish, Arabic