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With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Program Management and Reporting

  • The position is responsible for defining the approach to be implemented to realize the relevant project objectives.
  • The position will be responsible for producing the weekly, monthly, quarterly consolidated Reports.

When required, position is responsible for working with the Career Counsellor, Market Engagement Specialist and other Technical Specialists.

Technical Direction & People Management

  • Provide daily legal counselling and guidance to the participants in Gaziantep and Şanlıurfa.
  • Provide specialized work-permit application guidance to the participants in Gaziantep and Şanlıurfa.
  • Ensure acquaintance with the latest labour laws, regulations and legal matters related to the Syrian refugees and Turkish Community.
  • Working closely with Career Counsellor and Market Engagement Specialist
  • Building close contact with Chambers of Commerce and İŞKUR in Gaziantep and Şanlıurfa.

Propose and implement capacity building activities aimed at enhancing skills of participants in delivery of livelihoods activities.

Networking and Liaison

  • Coordinate in strategic networking with (in collaboration with the Projects Manager), the local governmental institutions and other relevant actors in the livelihoods sector with a view to profiling WVSR's work in the sector.
  • Establish mutually beneficial working relationships with strategic partners at the local and area level.
  • Regular coordination with the Projects Manager.

Learning and Innovation

  • Contribute to the livelihood sector specific and/or integrated research, market assessments and learning initiatives with a view to generating lessons and knowledge for program effectiveness.

Responsible for generating innovations by working with the Projects Manager.

Others – duties as required by the direct supervisors

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE 

Required Professional Experience 

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in career counselling with reputed institutions. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in undertaking similar assignment and standardized legal guidance expertise. 
  • Understand the work-permit processes and deep knowledge on Labour Law. 
  • Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts with limited resources. 
  • Strong understanding of livelihood and job placement methodology for both Syrian Refugees and Turkish communities. 
  • Good coordination & networking skills. 
  • Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment. 
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. 
  • Excellent communication, negotiating and resource management skills. 
  • Excellent problem solving skills. 
  • Detailed orientation. 
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision. 
  • Commitment and ability to inspire others to World Vision Core Values, Vision and Mission Statement. 

Required Education, Training, License, Registration, and Certification 

  • Bachelor degree is required in Law/Business Administration/Social Science or related field. 
  • Certification on Labour Law is preferable. 
  • Master’s degree is preferable. 

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications 

  • Experience in Labour Law. 
  • Experience engaging with private sector companies within the Turkish context. 
  • Experience working with İŞKUR, Chambers and relevant stakeholders. 

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement 

  • N/A (Field-based work). 

Language Requirements 

  • Knowledge of Turkish is a must. 
  • Knowledge of Arabic is must. 
  • Excellent knowledge and communication skills in English is asset. 

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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