Grant Implementation Expert

UN Atlas; Çankaya; À distance; TRY 180 000 - 260 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

UN Atlas in Türkiye is seeking a Grant Implementation Expert to provide professional, analytical, and operational support for the EU–Türkiye Climate Change Grant Programme (EU-TR CCGP) under Component E. The role operates on a retainer basis, engaging as needed through service requests and coordinating with the project team.

The candidate will review and consolidate grant documents, support reporting, monitor indicators, and contribute to guidance materials and knowledge management.

Qualifications

• Experience in design, implementation, monitoring or evaluation of grant or similar programmes.
• Hands-on experience with EU grants or similar projects are essential.
• Experience in preparing training documents and delivering training on grant lifecycles.

Responsabilités

• Provide technical, analytical, and operational support for grant implementation, monitoring, and follow-up.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and consolidating grant documentation and information.
• Support assessment of narrative and financial reports from grant beneficiaries.
• Prepare monitoring, progress, and analytical reports.
• Assist in the operation and use of the Grant Management Information System (MIS).
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities, including data collection and analysis.

Connaissances

Office software

Government institutions

Grant design & evaluation

EU grants experience

Training delivery

Outils

Grant MIS

Description du poste

Work arrangement Remote / Home-based

Organizational Context

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Türkiye, through its Climate Change and Environment Portfolio, supports local climate action. The EU Partnership for Local Climate Action in Türkiye (LCA) Project aims to enhance local capacity for climate change mitigation and adaptation. This role provides technical assistance to the EU–Türkiye Climate Change Grant Programme (EU-TR CCGP) under Component E.

Job Purpose

This role provides professional, technical, analytical, and operational support for the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the EU–Türkiye Climate Change Grant Programme (EU-TR CCGP) under Component E of the LCA Project. The Grant Implementation Expert will assist the Grant Manager, Grant Expert, and Project Team in managing grant-related processes, including document review, analysis, information consolidation, and operational follow-up. The position operates on a retainer basis, engaging as needed through specific Service Requests, and may contribute to other relevant UNDP projects. The core function is to ensure effective grant management and support the achievement of project objectives.

Responsibilities

Provide technical, analytical, and operational support for the implementation, monitoring, and follow-up of grant projects under the EU-TR CCGP. Assist in preparing, reviewing, and consolidating grant-related documentation and information. Support the assessment of narrative and financial reports from Grant Beneficiaries. Prepare various reports, including monitoring reports, progress reports, and analytical documents. Aid in the operation and use of the Grant Management Information System (MIS). Support monitoring and evaluation activities, including data collection and analysis. Track and consolidate indicators and quantitative/qualitative information. Assist in desk-based and field-based monitoring of grant projects. Review and follow up on grant-related requests and changes. Identify implementation risks and compliance issues. Ensure quality assurance of reports and documents. Facilitate communication and coordination among stakeholders. Support the organization of meetings, trainings, and capacity-building activities. Contribute to the development of guidance materials and programme documentation. Assist in grant closure processes and knowledge management activities.

Work Experience

Specific professional experience is required in the design, implementation, and/or monitoring and evaluation of grant or similar programmes. Hands‑on experience with EU grants or similar project implementation, including audit/verification, is essential. Experience in monitoring, evaluation, auditing, or implementation of at least three EU grant projects or similar programmes financed by international donors is necessary. Experience in preparing training documents and conducting training on grant project lifecycles is also required.

Skills

Excellent command of office software (word processors, spreadsheets, databases). Professional experience with government institutions in Türkiye. Specific experience in grant/programme design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Hands‑on experience with EU grants or similar projects. Experience in monitoring, evaluation, auditing, or implementation of multiple EU grant projects. Experience in preparing and delivering training on grant project lifecycles. Fluency in Turkish and English.

Languages

Required English, Turkish