We are looking for a dynamic team member to join us as a Project Specialist/Assistant Specialist.
• Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to info@turkonfed.org by March 28, 2025.
• Please write “Job Application: TÜRKONFED_Name Surname” in the email subject line.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview via email.
Responsibilities:
• Monitor and research new project funding opportunities, grants, and calls for proposals relevant to TÜRKONFED’s mission.
• Write and develop project proposals, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and organizational priorities.
• Ensure the overall functioning of the project and the fulfillment of success criteria in coordination with project stakeholders.
• Oversee the effective and efficient management of the project and administrative activities, aligning with TÜRKONFED’s mandate.
• Supervise project execution, ensuring all activities align with TÜRKONFED’s policies and guidelines.
• Monitor and control the project work plan, ensuring timely completion and effective implementation.
• Follow all stages of the project life cycle, including preparing periodic project development reports and organizing necessary meetings.
• Financially control all project-related contracts, track the signature process, and maintain proper archiving.
• Serve as a commissions’ reporter, ensuring key discussions, outcomes, and action points are effectively documented and communicated.
• Work in coordination with the communications department to prepare the project's press releases, site visit reports, website content, and social media materials.
• Fulfill additional duties assigned by the institution, ensuring adaptability to evolving project needs.
Qualifications:
• University degree in social, political, economy or legal sciences
• Preferably Individuals having at least 2 years of experience in running grant funds for civil society organizations and/or developing content for these funds and having at least 2 years of experience in project implementation
• A high level of proficiency in both written and spoken Turkish and English is a requirement. Additional language skills are an asset.
• Experience in writing reports, crafting information notes, project concept notes,
• Open to learning, with advanced planning, follow-up work, organization and reporting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a detailed manner and manage multiple deadlines.
• Good command of MS Office applications and digital meeting and presentation programs.
• Able to work flexibly, with no travel restrictions.