Project Manager

The Opportunity

Save the Children is seeking job applicants for a Project Manager post in Istanbul. The post will lead a 3-year project that focus on strengthening the socioeconomic inclusion of marginalized, at risk refugee and host community youth through protection and livelihood services in Istanbul. The Project Manager will be the principal representative of the project and have leadership responsibility for the overall management of the award, which is implemented through partners. S/he will provide strategic, operational and technical leadership to successful implementation of high quality, in coordination with other stakeholders. The Project Manager will ensure adherence to overall technical and programmatic quality in implementation, compliance with donor rules and regulations, and the timely submission of all deliverables, including work plans, budget forecasts, performance monitoring plans, and reports as required. The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall direction and coordination of the activities of any sub-recipient partners under the agreement in coordination with the project team. S/he will be expected to conduct regular visits to project locations.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

• At least 5 years of demonstrable experience in project management in NGOs and/or INGOs
• Education to MBA/MSc/ level or equivalent field experience.
• Inter-personal skills to influence and guide staff and partners in identifying programming opportunities and resolving programme challenges.
• Commitment to the values and mission of Save the Children.
• Fluency in English and Turkish with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in program planning, and all aspects of project management.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and supervision of staff and in building and maintaining a high performing team.
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.
• Ability to adapt to different, often stressful circumstances.
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports.
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
• Experience in promoting children’s rights and gender, including participation in programming, design, implementation and evaluation.
• Experience and knowledge on livelihoods projects is highly desired
• Experience of designing and managing projects with international donors will be an asset
• Demonstrable experience engaging with national stakeholders and partners is highly desired
• Demonstrable experience on building capacity of local NGOs, and government bodies and collaborating closely with multi-level stakeholders will be assets

Position holder will be based in Istanbul, therefore legal right to work in Turkey is necessary at the time of application. Applications are accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis.

The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.