Project Assistant

UNDP; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP Türkiye seeks a Project Assistant to support the Crisis Resilience unit in coordinating activities at the Presidency of Migration Management (PMM) in Ankara. The role focuses on strengthening social cohesion, improving access to formal employment for refugees and host communities, and facilitating information exchange among stakeholders.

The candidate will assist planning, data collection, and reporting, while providing operational support for workshops and field activities.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 2 years of progressive administrative or project experience with a high school diploma.
• With a bachelor’s degree, 2 years of experience may be substituted for the 5-year requirement.
• Turkish language proficiency is required; English is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day technical and operational aspects of project activities within PMM in Ankara.
• Assist in planning, follow-up, coordination, and information exchange among partners.
• Collect and compile inputs for project reports and outputs; support events like workshops and trainings.
• Maintain organized project documentation and contribute to data collection and analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Turkish

English (desirable)

Planning & monitoring

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Database management

Job description

Organizational context: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Türkiye is implementing a project to strengthen social cohesion and inclusion for refugees and host communities. This project focuses on enhancing meaningful participation in social, economic, and civic life, particularly for women. The Project Assistant role is situated within the Crisis Resilience unit, supporting project activities at the field level.

Job purpose: The Project Assistant will provide essential technical and operational support for the implementation and coordination of project activities, primarily based at the Presidency of Migration Management (PMM) in Ankara. This role is crucial for ensuring the effective execution of the project's objectives, which include strengthening social cohesion, enhancing access to decent employment, and supporting the integration of refugees and host communities. The assistant will facilitate communication and information exchange among various stakeholders, support data collection and analysis, and contribute to the overall success of initiatives aimed at fostering a more harmonious and inclusive society in Türkiye.

Responsibilities: The Project Assistant will support the day-to-day technical and operational aspects of project activities within the Presidency of Migration Management (PMM). Key duties include assisting PMM personnel in planning and follow-up, supporting coordination and information exchange among partners, and facilitating collaboration on migrants' access to formal employment. The role involves collecting and compiling inputs for project reports and outputs, providing operational support for events like workshops and trainings, and maintaining organized project documentation. Additionally, the assistant will support social cohesion activities at central and provincial levels, assist with field research and monitoring, manage stakeholder engagement, and contribute to data collection, management, and analysis for evidence-based decision-making. The role also includes supporting knowledge sharing and capacity-building initiatives within PMM.

Education: Secondary education is required. A minimum of 5 years of progressive administrative or project experience is needed with a high school diploma, or 2 years with a bachelor's degree.

Work experience: Experience is required in areas such as migration management, refugee response, social cohesion, labour market inclusion, or formal employment. Proven experience in supporting project implementation, coordination, data collection, and providing administrative/operational support for project activities is essential. Familiarity with computer software packages and web-based management systems is also necessary.

Skills: Proficiency in Turkish is required; working knowledge of English is desired. Strong skills in planning, monitoring, attention to detail, problem-solving, adaptability, and effective communication are essential. Experience with MS Office suite and database management is also required.

Required languages: Turkish

Desired languages: English