Purpose of the position:
The Programme Officer will be responsible for managing projects as per the agreed scope, time, and budget with the donor and also support the programme department in other programme related tasks.

Scope:
The Programme officer reports to the program coordinator and he will be responsible for preparing concept notes, proposals, following projects activities, and reporting the overall projects details including in progress, interim and final reports. The Programme Officer must work in compliance with Islamic Relief policies and procedures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:**

• Directly manage projects activities from beginning to end.
• Develop project work plan and ensure its timely completion, alert senior management of any deviations
• To manage the related needs assessment, monitoring and evaluation for the ongoing projects.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Implement organizational policies and procedures.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, documentation, and presentations.
• Manage administrative and budgetary aspects of the project implementation
  Organize projects events
• Conduct projects related research tasks
• Maintain communication and correspondence with partners, and beneficiaries.
• To coordinate with local and international partners (NGOs and other official agencies working with IR in Turkey).
• To introduce IR policies to local partners and beneficiaries and prepare partnership agreements.
• To provide direction and management to local partners for implementing work plans.
• To follow up the implementation of the projects by local partners.
• To participate in developing new project ideas in all sectors including drafting concept papers and writing full proposals.
• To maintain a record keeping system of all projects documents.
• To prepare progress, interim and final reports.
• To carry out other responsibilities and duties as requested by the line manager.

Personal Specification:

• Experience / Education/Skills- Essential
• A bachelor degree from an accredited University in business administration/social sciences/economics or related speciality.
• Strong communication, interpersonal & technical skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to take initiatives if required.
• Ability to multi-task effectively as well as display professionalism and confidence.
  Good IT and language skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, with short time frames, and in risky situations.
• English & Arabic (written and spoken) is a must.

IT skills

• Very Good computer skills.
• Proficiency in the internet and search tools.
• Proficiency in MS office and the ability to use software necessary for project management and reporting. (Excel and word is a must)

Requirements

• University degree in a related field or relevant field experience;
• Previous experience with the UN and/or NGOs is an advantages;
• 1 to 2 year experience in a similar position.
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and computerized payroll systems;
• Strong excel skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member;
• Ability to work well under pressure and in an unstructured environment;
• Must demonstrate flexibility, and ability to readily adapt to changing requirements and environments;
• Strong organizational and analytical skills;
• Team builder, sense of humor, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve disputes and conflict;
• Excellent; English; oral and written skills a must;
• Turkish and Arabic skills a plus;
• Must have cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in a multi-cultural team;