National Project Officer (Training and Capacity Building)

Applications are welcome from internal candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator in Ankara, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for supporting the coordination of the teams implementing the “Provision of Jobs and Socio-Economic Inclusion to Support Transition to Formal Employment in Türkiye” project.

Türkiye hosts one of the largest refugee populations in the world, with over 4 million foreign nationals living in the country, including approximately 2.8 million Syrians under Temporary Protection (SuTPs) and around 225.000 Persons under International Protection (PuIPs). Given the considerable size and diversity of the migrant and refugee population, providing means for their social and economic integration is a very challenging process for both national and local authorities. In response to the challenges, the “Provision of Jobs and Socio-Economic Inclusion to Support Transition to Formal Employment in Türkiye” project aims to drive economic growth, promote formal employment of SuTPs, PuIPs and host community members and improve livelihoods in Türkiye.  The project will be implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MoLSS), the Social Security Institution (SSI) and other relevant government institutions. 

The project proposes a comprehensive strategy to enable informal workers’ transition to formal employment, focusing on financial incentives, training, awareness campaigns, and inter-institutional coordination. The project will also promote respect for all groups, without distinction of race, gender, religion, colour, national origin, marital status, age, and physical disability, and pay special attention to the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, such as women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

1. Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the project in accordance with IOM’s policies and practices as well as donor’s requirements.
2. Keep the supervisor informed on the status of project implementation; identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation.
3. Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring & Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures.
4. Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms on project related activities including project awareness and visibility, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials.
5. Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.
6. Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts.
7. Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.
8. Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums.
9. Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents.
10. Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff.
11. Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.
12. Perform other related duties as required. Education
    • Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
    • Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
      • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations in the field of migration management and; 
      • Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and, 
      • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage. 
      • In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration management related subject areas (specifically labour migration and livelihood) dealt with by the Organization; and, 
      • Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming. 
      • Knowledge of project/program management  Skills
        • Proven analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
        • Excellent report drafting skills.
        • Good level of computer literacy. Languages
          • Fluency in English and Turkish is required (oral and written).
          • Working knowledge of Arabic is advantageous. IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.   Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
          • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
        • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
      • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
    • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
13. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)
14. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.