Project Manager - NGO

"APPLICATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE WORKED IN HUMANITARIAN AID WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Applications of individuals must be comfortable with transportation to reach our office located in Istanbul Ümraniye will be taken into consideration."

About Zumra 

Zumra is an independent, non-profit NGO operating as a Charity in multiple countries. Zumra facilitates infrastructure projects, food programs and emergency relief efforts in developing nations and countries in crisis.

Zumra through partnerships and cooperation facilitates building and empowering programs and outreach efforts on behalf of our field teams. Our work is to collaborate and cooperate with NGO’s locally and internationally for driving impactful projects to communities in need.

We are looking for a professional who is driven, passionate, energetic and ambitious to join us as an “Project Manager” for our Headquarters in Umraniye, Istanbul.

About the Position 

We are looking for a Project Manager to work closely with local and international NGOs.  The applicant is expected to manage and expand our empowerment and sustainable projects professionally, between Zumra and reputable non-governmental organizations. 

General Responsibilities;  

Project Management 

Budget Management 

Operational Management

Familiar with legal procedures of Project Management

Primary Responsibilities; 

To support the organizations ongoing work, project building and expansion activities in line with the goals and objectives of Zumra and it’s network of field partners 

To thoroughly support the relevant operations of the partner NGOs to carry out their activities and objectives.

To perform effective communication and carry out mutual coordination with the partner NGOs, internal and external stakeholders in all matters.

To create reports, information notes and similar documents for the managers regarding the planned and performed activities

To represent Zumra in national and international events and program implementation if needed.

To ensure and manage the network of Zumra in detail and regularly, and to manage contracts and documents at all times.

Planning, operating and conclusion of planned projects locally and internationally.

To accomplish other tasks to be given by the Management Team and work effectively in a team environment.

Qualification

Field operation experience in coordinating field distributions, construction of projects and emergency relief delivery of aid.

Minimum Bachelor degree (International Relations, Communications, Sociology, Linguistics, History, Business Management, Economics) from a reputable university. 

Excellent written and verbal communication in English, Turkish and Arabic (at least 3 years of experience with active using English) and Second language such as Arabic is a bonus.

Skilled in working with NGOs and international relations. 

Has experienced traveling internationally to coordinate projects.

Proficient in MS Office applications and knowledge of project management software.

International Experience with high interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, strong presentation skills, active, detail and result-oriented.

Responsible, analytical, and systematic,

Persuasive, coordinative and teamwork.

No restriction for worldwide travel.

Able to work with flexible hours.

Monthly Earnings negotiable dependant on experience and skill ranging from 60,000 to 80,000TL per month