Country: Turkey
Closing date: 28 Oct 2017
Program Officer – Gaziantep
With Fluency in English & Arabic
Position: Program Officer – Gaziantep
Base Location: Gaziantep
Reporting To: Senior Program Coordinator
Closing Date: October 25, 2017
Contract Duration: One year with possibility of extension
Desired Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: October 28, 2017
About Qatar Charity: Qatar Charity (QC) is a non-governmental organization working in both relief and development. With a considerable regional capacity, QC is a leading humanitarian organization in the Middle East region committed to transforming adversity into revival for the world's most vulnerable populations. By working with beneficiaries and communities, QC is keen to develop the links and continuum between relief activities and long term community development projects.
In the performance of its activities in cooperation with different humanitarian and development partners, Qatar Charity is committed to the principles of partnership such as equality, transparency, responsibility, and integration. QC is also committed to the fundamental humanitarian principles of independence, neutrality and impartiality.
For the last three decades, Qatar Charity has achieved both consistent and considerable growth in terms of its operations and institutionalization and is currently working in more than 70 countries across the world, with field offices in 32 countries.
QC has a membership of the United Nations Economic and Social Council Since 1997; and is a member of various fora and networks the recent being the START Network. QC is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs since 2009.
Job Purpose:
The Program Officer will support the core program team and the field offices in all the program related matters. Maintaining the records of projects, documents and important projects data and sharing with the staff and partners as and when required. S/he will be engaged in conducting need assessments, preparing situation reports, coordination meetings, taking notes and preparing project and program presentations.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Working closely with the program and project teams and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and cooperative working environment
Remain updated on the situation inside Syria and Turkey regarding the IDPs and the refugees and preparing updates on thematic areas on regular basis and supporting in project proposal development process
Translate important documents from Arabic to English and vice versa
Prepare the thematic situation reports for the sectors of QC strategic priorities through utilizing the reports from different sources
Support in compiling project files, reports, updates and files maintaining all the necessary documents in an orderly manner
Ensure the field teams are fully supported administratively and logistically and reporting any gaps to the relevant departments
Support the program teams in conducting the need assessments in Syria and in Turkey through coordination with and guiding the field teams
Support in preparing projects and program presentations for thematic areas as and when required.
Coordinate with the partners regarding contracts, reports, updates and media reports as and when required
Support in other projects and programs related tasks and assignments as and when assigned.
Coordinate closely with other staff to harmonize information collection and respond to information requests.
Ensure that all the programs meetings are properly arranged, recorded and minutes are taken and shared with all the stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
At least 3-years relevant experience in project coordination and documentation
A university degree in social sciences or other related fields
Familiarity with the Sustainable Development Goals, humanitarian principles, SPHERE, Do No Harm, and other international standards for emergency work.
Familiarity with the approaches and strategies of the humanitarian sector and its strategic documents like 3RP, HRP, HNO.
Excellent Computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point).
Written and spoken fluency in Arabic and English. Knowledge of Turkish would be an asset.
QC employees are expected to work in accordance with the Organization’s core values, aims and objectives. They should be sympathetic to the cultural norms of behavior QC believes in.
How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CVs, a motivation letter and 3 references to: hr@qcharity.org.tr by October 28, 2017 mentioning the position they applied for in the email subject.
Please bear in mind that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. QC will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf.
