Project Associate

International Civil Aviation Organization; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP Türkiye, as part of the Climate Change and Environment Portfolio and the EU Partnership for Local Climate Action in Türkiye project, seeks a Project Associate to support day-to-day project activities. The PA will assist the Project Manager, prepare progress reports, and liaise with the EUD and various stakeholders at institutional levels.

The position is full-time, based in Ankara, with an expected start on 1 November 2026 for a duration of 6 months, potentially renewable based on

Job description

Job Description

• Position Information
  

Office/Unit/Project
UNDP Türkiye
Climate Change and Environment Portfolio
EU Partnership for Local Climate Action in Türkiye Project
Title Project Associate
Level NPSA-7
Duty station (City and Country) Ankara, Türkiye
Type (Regular or Short term) Regular
Office- or Home-based Office
Expected starting date 1 November 2026
Expected Duration 6 Months, with possibility of renewal based on the satisfactory performance and availability of funding
Position Number 224128

• Office/Unit/Project Description
  

UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.
UNDP positions itself as a development partner that brings global knowledge, through a multi-sectoral approach – the key comparative advantage of UNDP - and concentrates its work on 3 programmatic fields: i) Inclusive and Sustainable Growth, ii) Inclusive and Democratic Governance, iii) Climate Change and Environment (CCE).
CCE Portfolio focuses on three programmatic areas that complement each other: 1-Natural Resource Management contributing to sustainable environment management and conservation of natural resources in production landscapes, within the general framework of the ecosystems approach; 2- Climate Change and Disaster Resilience (including chemicals and waste) strengthening institutional capacities for analysis and risk management for resilience with a specific emphasis on climate change, and 3- Cooperation with relevant stakeholders to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy.
The European Union and the Government of Türkiye are jointly implementing the 'EU Partnership for Local Climate Action in Türkiye' project, in a bid to bolster local climate action and guide the nation towards a future that is both climate-resilient and low-carbon. Working closely with the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change (MoEUCC), local authorities, and key stakeholders, the project focuses on enhancing capacities at different levels of governance and society.
The Project;

• aims to enhance climate risk assessment capacity. It focuses on bolstering the preparedness of local authorities to tackle climate change impacts by conducting comprehensive vulnerability and risk assessments.
• is directed towards improving local climate planning capacity. The aim here is to provide a regulatory framework for developing Local Climate Change Action Plans (LCCAPs), and pilot the creation of these plans in select municipalities.
• targets the enhancement of local decision-making and implementation capacities for climate action. Interactive tools developed as part of this component, integrated into the online national climate portal, will arm local stakeholders with vital resources to make informed decisions and effectively execute climate action plans.
• is designed to improve public awareness, enhance local stakeholder capabilities, and foster collaboration to implement climate actions. Through tailored capacity-building programs and awareness-raising initiatives, this component aims to equip municipalities and local stakeholders with the tools and knowledge needed to design and implement effective climate change actions.

The Projet Associate (PA) will be assigned full time for the whole project’s duration. PA will assist the Project Manager in fulfilling his/her duties and tasks. The PA shall be responsible for supporting day-to-day implementation of project activities, drafting progress reports and output related substantial documentation as well as liaising with the EUD as well as national and international stakeholders at the institutional level. PA will also provide assistance to other key experts or relevant stakeholders, as deemed necessary by the Project Manager. PA will report to the Project Manager.

• Scope of Work
  

Under the