The Country Manager Turkey manages the overall implementation of the Country Programme in Turkey and carries end responsibility for the targets set forth in the national annual plans.
(S)he represents SPARK towards the Turkish authorities. The Country Manager Turkey is also the project lead for the EU funded MTK II project.
The Turkey Country Manager reports to the Regional Programme Director for the Middle East. The CM is based in Ankara to ensure efficient cooperation with Government partners and various stakeholders.
The CM will travel regularly to Gaziantep as well as other locations in Turkey as required for staff management, administrative matters and partner liaison.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
The responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure that all projects in Turkey are implemented according to plan and within budget as per agreement with donors and partner organizations.
- Quality control and oversight of all projects implemented in Turkey
- Ensure coherence and efficiency in implementation of the Turkey country programme
- Coordinate the Turkey Country Programme with relevant Government institutions, national and international partners
- Manages all staff in the Turkey country team and ensure team operates efficiently. Supervise and assist staff in developing personal work plans and achieving individual targets. Promote on the job learning.
- Ensure operations in Turkey are in line with local laws and regulations
- Ensure Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting of all projects in Turkey are delivered on time and provide oversight on quality and accuracy and are in line with donor requirements
- Represent SPARK towards the Turkish authorities
- Establish and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders and cooperation partners working in Turkey
- Ensure smooth progress of organizational and logistical matters linked to the projects;
- Ensure budget adherence and project documentation related to the Country Programme according to internal procedures and donor requirements.
- Represent SPARK in different stakeholder’s meetings.
- Work closely with acquisition team on the development of new projects to expand the Turkey country programme
- Provide input to donor reports as requested by the Regional Team.
- Ensure a Security Plan for the Office is in place.
- Promote SPARK values.
- Work in compliance with SPARK policies and procedures.
- Other tasks when required.
Requirements and Skills
Advanced academic degree in relevant discipline for international development, preferably related to (higher) education or entrepreneurship and business development issues.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in humanitarian and/or development aid.
Experience with large multi-donor development programmes.
Experience in managing teams with members of diverse backgrounds.
Experience with jobs creation, private sector cooperation and higher education
Native or bilingual proficiency in Turkish
Full professional proficiency in English
SPARK Offers
- A challenging and exciting position in an international environment;
- Remuneration based on experience and full time contract (40h/per week)
- A dynamic working environment and great team
How to apply:
How to apply?
If you have any questions regarding SPARK or the position, please visit our website
Please apply through SPARK’s online application platform at https://vacancy.spark-online.org/Tab1/LoadProfileFromVacancy/289
The deadline for application is 09th November 2020.
Reference: Country Manager Turkey
All applications will be assessed on rolling basis; interviews can therefore take place before the application deadline.
However, due to the large volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond
to every applicant individually. There may be a delay between the deadline and the moment we contact selected applicants.
If you have not received a reply, we regret to inform that we have continued with other candidates.
About SPARK
SPARK offers access to higher (vocational) education and supports entrepreneurship
development in fragile and conflict affected states so that young, ambitious people can
lead their societies into stability and prosperity. Over the last 24 years, SPARK has built a
strong record of accomplishment in over 25 states in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. In
doing so, SPARK contributes to laying a foundation to rebuild conflict-affected regions, once
the conflict is over.
By collaborating with local organisations, SPARK builds local capacity to enable sustainability
of its programmes. SPARK is a dynamic and growing, international not-for-profit development
organisation with 100+ staff members, in more than 12 offices.
We believe that sustainable, economic growth is essential for the alleviation of poverty. By
offering private-sector development services to young people in conflict-affected regions,
we believe that the potential for further conflict is significantly reduced.
In terms of business development in fragile states, we are a full-service organisation.
We offer a range of options that enable local partner organisations to provide existing SME’s and new entrepreneurs with all the tools they need to flourish. In the past decade, SPARK has set up around ten Business Support Centres in the EU and Africa.
Business plan competitions are also often organised, and winners of these competitions receive business skills trainings. Another of the tools we offer is value chain development and access to finance. Finally, we work closely with various governments in fragile states to improve conditions for entrepreneurs and job creators.
