Turkey: Police Component Support Officer

Organization: Creative Associates International
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 17 Jul 2016

Position Location: Gaziantep, Turkey

This position is contingent upon Creative winning a program extension with an estimated start date of September or October.

Background:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, DC, the firm has a field presence in 20 countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Position Summary:

The Police Component Support Officer must be an agile thinker, strong writer, and team player to be the principle support to the Police Component lead. He/she must provide proactive solutions and rapid decisions for the component lead in a dynamic work environment. He/she must maintain a broad program perspective and ensure due diligence is done on all program activities. He/she will manage input into the AJACS Knowledge Management System, track implementation, and arrange component and cross-component meetings. He/she will help manage staff in both conflict and non-conflict zones and must be a strong cross-cultural communicator and sensitive to staff issues.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Police Component Support Officer will report to the Police Component Lead.

Primary Responsibilities:

Supports Police component coordination, including the activities of the three sub-components (Organizational Development, Equipment Provision and Training).
Supports activity implementation across the Police component.
Works with other AJACS components, especially AJACS Implementation component, to implement activities.
Supports the planning and coordination of activities; monitors timelines, resolves issues, and ensures the timely completion and closure of each activity;
Gathers and manages information from all Police component staff in order to update and maintain the Knowledge Management System, including recording updates on progress and developing budget amendments when necessary
Develops Concept Notes for Police component activity sheets and field activities, as well as all associated reporting, budgeting and data management
Develop standard operating processes that improve staff efficiency and reduce redundancy; hold regular meetings to improve Police component staff capacity.
Liaises with beneficiaries on a monthly basis, ensuring that meeting agendas, minutes and issues raised are captured, recorded, relayed and actioned within AJACS as necessary.
Manages the RAM and UK vetting requirements of the program as they relate to the direct beneficiaries of Police component activities, including confirming beneficiary biodata, managing the AJACS database and submitting beneficiaries;
Contributes administrative support to the Police Component Lead where required, including but not limited to budgets, work plan, logical framework, etc.; and
Maintains and updates the Police Issues Log, recording all beneficiary concerns and communicating actions designated by the Police Component Lead with relevant staff.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree;
At least 2 years of experience in research and project management related to development in a conflict setting;
Experience working in a conflict environment;
Experience working in a team with a diverse staff;
Excellent writing and analytical skills;
Strong organizational and leadership skills; and
Experience with international programs funded by the US Government, United Nations, World Bank, or similar organization.

Desired Skills & Qualifications: