Project Associate (RSU)

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Associate (Administrative – Recovery and Solutions Unit) in Gaziantep, the incumbent will support and coordinate the achievement of project objectives and results, ensuring successful day-to-day implementation of activities under the 'Provision of Jobs and Socio-Economic Inclusion to Support Transition to Formal Employment in Türkiye' project.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics.
• Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
• Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.
• Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentations and other forms of documentation.
• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops and training sessions;
• Participate in meetings and conferences; assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
• Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
• Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or, Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization.
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.
• Fluency in English & Turkish is required (oral and written).

Skills

• Liaison with Governments
• Coordination with UN Agencies
• Non-governmental Organization Engagement
• Working with Migrants and Refugees
• Knowledge of migration issues
• Understanding of humanitarian operations
• Knowledge of UN programming
• Knowledge of bilateral donor programming
• Knowledge of financial rules
• Project Implementation
• Socio-economic inclusion programming
• Experience in multicultural settings

Languages

English, Turkish