Programme Assistant, Ankara: Admin & Programme Support

UN News; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Women Türkiye seeks a Programme Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative, logistical and financial support to the Programme Team, helping to implement gender equality initiatives across Türkiye. The role involves coordinating meetings, preparing budgets, and ensuring smooth programme operations in line with UN Women rules and regulations.

The candidate should have a secondary education minimum, a bachelor’s degree desirable, and 5+ years of relevant experience (or 2 years with a

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration is desirable.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in administrative or programme management/support with secondary education, or 2 years with a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in working in a computer environment using multiple office software packages is required.
• Knowledge of and professional experience in gender equality and women's empowerment is a strong asset.
• Previous experience in providing administrative support to EU or UN projects is an asset.
• Experience in organizing events and trainings is an asset.
• Experience in working with different partners (Governmental organizations, donors, CSOs) is an asset.
• Experience in the use of ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.
• Experience in supporting a team is desirable.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in Turkish is required.

Skills

Effective Communication

Accountability

Gender Equality Awareness

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Secondary education

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration

Tools

Office software suites

Oracle Cloud ERP

Job description

UN Women Türkiye seeks a Programme Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative, logistical and financial support to the Programme Team, helping to implement gender equality initiatives across Türkiye. The role involves coordinating meetings, preparing budgets, and ensuring smooth programme operations in line with UN Women rules and regulations.

The candidate should have a secondary education minimum, a bachelor’s degree desirable, and 5+ years of relevant experience (or 2 years with a