World Vision international
Join and be part of a global relief, development and advocacy NGO, dedicated to work with children, families & communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision International was established in 1950 & operates in nearly 100 countries worldwide.
World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we do not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
Job Description:
Job Purpose:
Assist Senior Representative in coordinating relations with Government Agencies, supporting day to day operations, complying with regulations and other liaison activities.
45% Government Liaison
- Assist Senior Representative in ensuring all functions of the organization fully compliant with Turkish Rules and Regulations
- Assist Senior Representative in preparing for the next registration process
- Coordinate with Turkish Government Agencies and the organization in Türkiye and in Syria
- Operate the daily communication with government agencies at all levels in consultation with the Senior Representative
- Attend Liaison Cluster meetings, workshops and conduct any kind of interactions with Turkish Government and its agencies in consultation with the Senior Representative. Keep abreast of the latest data/developments/schemes, necessary for Govt. Liaison Implementation
- Organize regular visit to local authorities mainly in Gaziantep, Kilis and Şanlıurfa Governorates; visits to Ministries and other authorities whenever necessary.
Operational Support
- Follow up All MoUs/ Permission Letters from the government of the assigned districts---drafting, tracking files (new, renewal, amendment).
- Develop and maintain relations with the related Ministries, local authorities and AFAD to liaison and lobby for the permissions / documents required for the programme activities in consultation with Senior Representative
- Facilitate the border crossing of the deployed staff and guests; follow up the announcements, operational regulations
- Support work permit application process in close coordination with the P&C department.
10% Other
- Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the direct supervisor
Knowledge/ Qualifications for the role
Required Professional Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience Administration with medium business/medium NGO/government agency;
- Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
- University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Disaster Management or a related field;
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications:
- Excellent detail-orientation skills;
- Good communications skills;
- Thorough working knowledge of office systems. Computer aptitude and experience with word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software;
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with colleagues,
- Emotional maturity and ability to deal with matters of strict confidentiality;
- Excellent organizational and planning skills;
- Excellent knowledge of Government Regulations;
- Professional certification in HR in locally or internationally recognized HR institutions is a plus;
- Quick learner, agile, flexible and adaptable;
- Ability to contribute to the healthy team spirit within the virtual teams;
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Experience of work in an INGO setting and past exposure with the international working culture and practices is a huge advantage;
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically as needed
Language Requirements
Fluent in Turkish and English, spoken and written
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only.
How to apply
If you meet our requirements, please submit your English resume with a cover letter via website, only applications submitted via our website and in English are accepted.
