Senior Project Associate (Training)

IOM; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 2,045,000 - 3,019,000; Full time

Job summary

IOM Ankara seeks a Senior Project Associate (Training) to support a project on jobs and socio-economic inclusion for Türkiye. The role covers planning, coordination, and monitoring of activities, with emphasis on data reporting and budget tracking.

The successful candidate will liaise with authorities and partners, prepare meeting materials, and help develop SOPs and concept papers. Fluency in English and Turkish is required; Arabic is advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with six years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences with four years of relevant experience.
• Experience liaising with government authorities, international organizations, and NGOs in migration management.
• Experience working with vulnerable groups in humanitarian contexts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.
• Compile, analyze, and present project data; monitor budgets and propose adjustments.
• Serve as the focal point for administrative coordination and stakeholder liaison.
• Draft status reports, correspondence, and project documentation; organize meetings and trainings.
• Support SOPs, concept papers, and supervision of staff if needed.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Report drafting

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences

Job description

Organizational context: Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a UN-related agency promoting humane and orderly migration. It supports governments and migrants, saves lives, and drives solutions to displacement. This role sits within the Ankara office, supporting the implementation of a project focused on jobs and socio-economic inclusion for formal employment in Türkiye.

Job purpose: The Senior Project Associate (Training) will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the project titled “Provision of Jobs and Socio-Economic Inclusion to Support Transition to Formal Employment in Türkiye.” This role involves assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of project activities, ensuring effective monitoring of progress and budget adherence. The position contributes to IOM's mandate of promoting orderly migration and supporting vulnerable populations by facilitating pathways to formal employment and enhancing socio-economic inclusion within Türkiye. The associate will play a key part in achieving project objectives and supporting the overall mission of IOM in the region.

Responsibilities: Key duties include assisting in the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of project activities. The role involves compiling, analyzing, and presenting project data, monitoring budget implementation, and proposing adjustments. The associate will act as a focal point for administrative coordination, liaising with internal and external parties. Responsibilities also include drafting status reports, correspondence, and project documentation, as well as organizing and preparing materials for meetings, workshops, and training sessions. The position requires responding to information requests, maintaining project files, and coordinating with local authorities, partners, and other stakeholders. Additionally, the role involves monitoring implementing partners, providing input for SOPs and concept papers, and potentially supervising other staff members.

Education: A High School diploma with six years of relevant experience is required. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or a related field from an accredited institution, coupled with four years of relevant professional experience, is acceptable. Accredited universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Work experience: Required experience includes liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, UN agencies, and NGOs in migration management. Experience working with vulnerable groups such as migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, and victims of trafficking is essential. Prior experience in a multicultural setting with international humanitarian organizations or government institutions is advantageous. Knowledge of migration management, labor migration, livelihood programs, UN/donor programming, and project management is also required.

Skills: Proven analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Excellent report drafting capabilities. Good level of computer literacy. Fluency in English and Turkish (oral and written) is required, with Arabic being advantageous.

Required languages: Arabic, English, Turkish

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