Islamic Relief
The Project Officer reports to Senior Programme Officer (Area Supervisor) and s/he will be responsible for implementation of a livelihood project in Gaziantep and Şanlıurfa provinces. He/she will be reporting the overall projects progress. The Project Officer must work in compliance with Islamic Relief policies and procedures.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:**
- The Project Officer will serve as a key member of the project team, providing support for implementation of project activities.
- He/She will develop the methodology to assess beneficiary profiles, business feasibilities, eligibility criteria of individuals for grants.
- Coordination with relevant stakeholders including government departments, UN agencies and other organizations to get support and ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
- Conducting the feasibility studies to identify the potential beneficiaries in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
- Provide support on a range of administrative/operational tasks including developing contracts; budget and expenditure tracking; monitoring workplans; liaising with and being a key focal point for project stakeholders.
- Drafting ToRs for selected beneficiaries with clear roles and responsibilities for better outputs.
- Finalizing the contract/grants documents and letters of agreement with institutions.
- Regular follow-ups with the supported enterprises for smooth management of business to get maximum outputs.
- Preparing the income analysis reports for the selected enterprises to see the progress of each supported business.
- Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to programme/project management.
- Preparing Monthly, semi-annual, and final report.
- Track project progress and provide regular support to ensure high-quality and timely implementation of project activities.
- Conduct periodic visits to project sites to follow-up and support project implementation.
- Ensure budget forecasting and expense planning.
- Contribute to the development of project procurement plans.
- Identify, track and manage operational, economic and environments risks for project.
- Work in close collaboration with the different support departments (administration, finance, logistic, etc.).
- Implement organizational policies and procedures.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, documentation, and presentations.
- Maintain communication and correspondence with partners, and beneficiaries.
- To carry out other responsibilities and duties as requested by the line manager.
Personal Specification:
- Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others.
- Flexibility and ability to multi-tasking under pressure.
- Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office.
- Ability to cultivate strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across a wide variety of cultural contexts.
- Strong communication, interpersonal & technical skills.
- Ability to multi-task effectively as well as display professionalism and confidence.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Team builder, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve disputes and conflict.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience in livelihood programs more specifically in enterprise or business development and job creation or similar fields is required.
- Experience in designing and implementation development programme/project is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in some of the following topic: economics both at macro and micro level, enterprise development, feasibility studies, livelihood program, market analysis and market-based approach
- University degree from an accredited University in business administration, economics, sociology or social sciences.
- Previous experience with United Nations organizations and/or NGOs in a similar position is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS office and the ability to use software necessary for project management and reporting.
- Fluency in written and oral English.
- Arabic is must, Turkish is a plus.
- Must have cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in a multi-cultural team.
How to apply
Vacancy Reference: IRTRGA-PO01
Interested applicants that possess the personal specifications mentioned above may apply by completing the job application on the following link before 4th of May 2022 at 5:00 pm. You may send your CV to [email protected] on or before the closing date.
Please complete all the fields in the application link and submit it before the deadline, as any incomplete or late application will be refused.
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.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Islamic Relief Türkiye – Uluslararası İslami Yardım Vakfı (UİYV) is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Islamic Relief engages. Islamic Relief expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. Islamic Relief also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings related to safeguarding during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
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