Turkey: Programme Officer (National Position Turkish/Syrian)

Islamic Relief Worldwide Turkey/Syria Operation is currently looking for the flowing position:

Job Title: Programme Officer (National Position Turkish/Syrian)

Job Location: Gaziantep, Turkey

Reporting to: Programme Coordinator

Reference: PO-TR-016/2015

Closing date: 19 Nov 2015

Job Summary

IR Syria/Turkey Program Department is in a process to expand its activities, projects In order to fulfill the increased needs of the most affected population in Syria, and in order to bridge the gaps cause by the escalated conflict in Syria, in order to the fulfill the food security unit approach and expansion strategy, the professional program officer who will report directly to the food security program coordinator to support applying the international standards in the implementation of the projects and expansion requirements, the attached job description will detailed the main duties and responsibilities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To participate in the management of the current projects within the running programs.
• To conduct the related needs assessment monitoring and evaluation for the implemented projects.
• To prepare work plans and time schedules for implementing the project activities.
• To coordinate with local and international partners (NGOs and other official agencies working with IR).
• To introduce IR policies to local partners and beneficiaries and prepare partnership agreements.
• To provide direction and management to local partners for implementing work plans.
• To follow up the implementation of emergency projects by local partners.
• To keep record of all project documents.
• To prepare progress and final reports.
• Establishes & maintains working relations with project stakeholders in the field.
• Facilitates selection process for trainings & programme events.
• Represent IR in conferences & meetings.
• Assists with monitoring the activities implemented by partners in the field.
• Assists with administering & managing baseline & regular questionnaires as needed for the program.
• Assist programme partners in developing & implementing proposals.
• Communicates & reports on security or regulations when needed.
• Keeps track of programme progress through monthly work plans reporting on activities. Plans should be discussed in the monthly meetings to address challenges & achievements.
• To carry out other responsibilities and duties as requested by the line manager.

Experience / Education/Skills- Essential

• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal & technical skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to take initiatives if required.
• Ability to multi-task effectively as well as display professionalism and confidence.
• To be ready to work overtime.
• Good written & verbal English & Arabic.
• Able to work effectively under, & adapt to, difficult conditions.
• University Degree and/or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant work experience, preferably with an NGO.
• Good report writing skills.
• Familiarity of monitoring & evaluation instruments & documents is preferable.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Willingness & ability to travel within inside & outside the country.

Language

• Very Good English is a must.
• Turkish language is desired.
• Arabic language is desired.

IT skills

• Very Good computer skills.
• Proficiency in MS office and the ability to use software necessary for project management and reporting.

• Interested applicants that possess the personal specifications mentioned above may apply by completing the attached job application and send it to Syria.Mission@irworldwide.orgbefore 19^th Nov 2015 at 4:00 pm.
• Please complete all the application and send it before the deadline, as any incomplete or late application will be refused.
• You may attach your CV with the application if you like, but CVs alone are not accepted without the complete application...\IRW Turkey Mission user\Turkey Data\IR Turkey HR Forms\IRST Job Application Form.doc
• Please find the application at the following link.
• Please rename the application file before sending it with your name and the position that you are applying for, and save it with the same format (Word 97-2003 Document).
• For example: (Ahmed Essayed Mohammed - Project coordinator.doc)
• Submitting this application does not represent any responsibility on the organization of any kind, and the organization has the right to set standards as it deems appropriate for the job according to the information available about all applicants, and to select candidates who will attend a job interview from among the applicants in accordance with those standards.
• If you have any query regarding the application, please send it to Syria.Mission@irworldwide.org