The Opportunity

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Project/ Programme Manager (PM) is responsible for managing Save the Children International’s (SCI) project portfolios allocated for him/her in Hatay. The Program Manager is capable of managing projects across various sectors, with a primary focus on education and livelihood. The ideal candidate should be skilled in managing multiple budgets.

The PM will ensure that all projects are implemented according to the work and procurement plan and maintain high-quality standards.

They will ensure that reports are submitted on time and that donor policies and regulations are followed with respect to financial, administrative, and visibility compliance. The PM will manage relationships with partners to ensure the timely implementation of project activities and partner reporting.

Additionally, the PM is expected to contribute to the design of new projects and to represent and advocate for Save the Children’s work and organizational priorities in relevant sectors. This includes engaging with external parties such as government representatives, communities, donors, the UN, and other humanitarian agencies operating in the area.

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

Essential
Bachelor’s degree, and preferably post-graduate university degree, in social sciences.
At least 5 years of proven experience in program management within the humanitarian or development sectors, with a particular emphasis on Education and Early Recovery, though not limited to these areas.
Strong understanding of local market needs in early recovery phase, technical knowledge on TVET, employability and entrepreneurship programmes with a focus on adolescents and youth
Understanding of humanitarian and development issues, vulnerable populations’ needs, and social cohesion
Previous experience of managing and coaching a team, project management and partnership management
Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills
Experience and ability to represent an organization effectively in external forums.
A high level of written and spoken English and Turkish

Desirable
Expertise in Project/Program Management
Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, advocacy, communication, and tact
Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors

Position holder will be based in Hatay, therefore legal right to work in Türkiye is necessary at the time of application.

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.
Save the Children is committed to create a truly inclusive, effective and representative organisational culture, encouraging equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating discrimination. Having a diverse profile of employees, different age groups, backgrounds, cultures, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientation etc., including a range of different experiences and capabilities helps us understand, represent and serve children better.

Therefore all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

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.