Project Associate

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator in Ankara, the incumbent will support and coordinate the achievement of project objectives and results, ensuring successful day-to-day implementation of activities under the "Promoting Sustainable and Socially Inclusive Labour Market Integration" project.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Retrieve, compile, summarise, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics.
• Monitor budget by verifying availability of funds, obtaining necessary approval and updating budget-related information.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organisational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions.
• Draft status reports, identify shortfalls, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions to address delivery gaps.
• Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.
• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries, set up and maintain files/records, and organise meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Participate in meetings and conferences to assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation (UN) agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
• Assist in monitoring work of Implementing Partners (IP) and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
• Provide guidance/training to new/junior staff.
• Perform such other relevant duties as maybe assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
• Three years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations.
• Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-government or government institutions/organisation in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of migration and displacement-related issues and programmes.
• Strong understanding of UN systems, project management, and donor-funded programming.
• Knowledge of financial regulations, budgeting, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong report writing, drafting, and presentation skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Fluency in Turkish and English (oral and written) is required.
• Working knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.

Skills

• Liaising with Authorities
• Coordination with UN Agencies
• Engagement with non-governmental organisations
• Working with Migrants and Refugees
• Migration and Displacement Knowledge
• Project Management
• Donor-funded programming
• Financial Regulations Knowledge
• Budgeting
• Compliance Requirements
• Report Writing
• Drafting
• Presentation Skills
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills

Languages

Turkish, English, Arabic