Employment Ad – Türkiye Institutional Relations and Grants Officer

Ataa Relief; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ataa Association in Istanbul, Türkiye, seeks a Türkiye Institutional Relations and Grants Officer to lead engagement with Turkish institutions and donors. You will develop partnerships, manage donor relations, prepare proposals, and coordinate meetings and reports to support humanitarian programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field and professional proficiency in Turkish.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Professional proficiency in Turkish.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the association’s institutional relationships in Türkiye with government institutions, municipalities, local organizations, civil society organizations, companies, businesspeople, foundations, and donors relevant to the association’s work.
• Represent the association at relevant meetings, gatherings, and events within the scope of approved authorities and delegations, and strengthen its institutional presence and relationships with Turkish entities.
• Develop cooperation and partnership opportunities with Turkish institutions and identify joint humanitarian initiatives, relief campaigns, and corporate social responsibility projects that contribute to the association’s objectives and strengthen its resources.
• Identify potential donors and funding institutions in Türkiye, assess available funding and grant opportunities, and develop and follow up on initiatives to attract new donors in coordination with the direct manager.
• Establish and maintain a database of Turkish institutions and current and potential donors, including contact information, the nature of relationships, cooperation and grant opportunities, and follow‑up status.
• Develop and manage donor relations, maintain regular communication, strengthen donors’ trust in the association and the continuity of their support, and follow up on their needs and inquiries.
• Plan and coordinate meetings, visits, and institutional engagements with Turkish entities and donors, prepare for them, document their outcomes, and follow up on agreed actions until completion.
• Follow up on project, grant, and donation proposals submitted to donors, including the responses and decisions related to them.
• Follow up on official correspondence with Turkish entities and donors, ensuring that it is documented and archived in accordance with the association’s procedures.
• Prepare weekly and periodic reports on institutional relations and grant-related activities, results, challenges, and recommendations.

Skills

Time management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Decision making

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Institutional comms

Remote work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

OneDrive

Job description

Employment Ad – Türkiye Institutional Relations and Grants Officer

Türkiye Institutional Relations and Grants Officer

A non-profit humanitarian organization registered in Turkey. It was established in early 2013 to provide humanitarian relief to the needy and afflicted.

MISSION:

Promoting the concept of charitable work by building a modern, developed institution that works to meet humanitarian needs and contribute effectively to empowering and advancing the affected communities.

VISION :

To be the first institution specialized in serving Syrians in the fields of humanitarian and development work, based on our cultural vision and our high human values.

Goals :

Reducing poverty and hunger for Syrian families affected by the war. Good education in the best available means for displaced and refugee children. Improving the infrastructure of villages and towns, improving housing conditions to be safe and healthy, providing care, health services and clean drinking water for the population. Providing decent work for youth and improving the economic cycle of poor and vulnerable societies. Coordination and building of local, regional and international partnerships at the highest levels to reach an integrated humanitarian service with the best possible quality.

Job Title:

Türkiye Institutional Relations and Grants Officer

Location:

istanbul

JOB SUMMARY:

The position is responsible for developing and managing the association’s relationships with Turkish institutions and donors, building partnerships and cooperation opportunities, strengthening donor relations, and following up on funding opportunities, donations, and project proposals. It also includes coordinating official meetings and visits, documenting activities, and preparing periodic reports.

Qualifications and education requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field.

Professional proficiency in Turkish.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Priority and time management.
• Negotiation, persuasion, and problem-solving skills.
• Decision‑making and accountability.
• Organizational, coordination, and follow‑up skills.
• Interpersonal skills and presentation abilities.
• Report writing and official correspondence skills.
• Institutional representation and formal communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely.
• Outlook
• Teams
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• OneDrive

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the association’s institutional relationships in Türkiye with government institutions, municipalities, local organizations, civil society organizations, companies, businesspeople, foundations, and donors relevant to the association’s work.
• Represent the association at relevant meetings, gatherings, and events within the scope of approved authorities and delegations, and strengthen its institutional presence and relationships with Turkish entities.
• Develop cooperation and partnership opportunities with Turkish institutions and identify joint humanitarian initiatives, relief campaigns, and corporate social responsibility projects that contribute to the association’s objectives and strengthen its resources.
• Identify potential donors and funding institutions in Türkiye, assess available funding and grant opportunities, and develop and follow up on initiatives to attract new donors in coordination with the direct manager.
• Establish and maintain a database of Turkish institutions and current and potential donors, including contact information, the nature of relationships, cooperation and grant opportunities, and follow‑up status.
• Develop and manage donor relations, maintain regular communication, strengthen donors’ trust in the association and the continuity of their support, and follow up on their needs and inquiries.
• Plan and coordinate meetings, visits, and institutional engagements with Turkish entities and donors, prepare for them, document their outcomes, and follow up on agreed actions until completion.
• Follow up on project, grant, and donation proposals submitted to donors, including the responses and decisions related to them.
• Follow up on official correspondence with Turkish entities and donors, ensuring that it is documented and archived in accordance with the association’s procedures.
• Prepare weekly and periodic reports on institutional relations and grant-related activities, results, challenges, and recommendations.
• Coordinate with the relevant departments and teams within the association to identify external relations and funding needs and provide the information and documents required for meetings, project presentations, and grant proposals.
• Adhere to official protocols and formal practices when dealing with Turkish entities and donors, contributing to the enhancement of the association’s image, credibility, and institutional relationships.
• Perform core administrative responsibilities in coordination with the Human Resources Department, including developing and updating job descriptions, supporting performance management, capacity‑building plans, attendance follow‑up, recruitment processes within the department, and coordinating employee‑related HR matters while promoting compliance with HR procedures.

Child Protection Policy:

Ataa Association considers any type of child abuse unacceptable, as it recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. Ataa Association confirms that it is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and takes a strict stance against any type of child abuse and exploitation.

Discrimination, Abuse and Harassment Policy:

Ataa Association provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment, and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment (sexual or otherwise), on the basis of race, religion, origin, age, marital status, nationality, or disability. , or the military situation.