Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern has been working in Turkey since August 2013 and currently looking for 6 (SIX) qualified Programme Assistant – Education (National Post). This offer is conditional on Concern receiving all necessary government permits and approvals to begin the project.

Job Overview

Job Title                                  Programme Assistant - Education

Locations                                Two position each at Sanliurfa, Gaziantep, Hatay

Reporting Line                       Senior Programme Officer – Education

Closely work with                  Education Programme Officers, Livelihoods Programme Officers, Livelihoods Programme Assistants, Systems Officer, Infrastructure Officers and Assistants

Job Status                               Fixed term – 1 year (extendable)

Job Grade                               E

Job Purpose: The Programme Assistant – Education is responsible for efficiently and effectively supporting the implementation of the Building Tomorrow Programme in Turkey in line with Concern’s organizational strategies, policies and procedures as well as donors’ procedures and regulations. The jobholder will conduct awareness works and guidance for increasing schooling and enrolment rate among the refugee communities in the designated Provinces.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Implementation

• Conduct daily works of the education component of the programme as guided by Senior Education Officer and Education Officer
• Work closely with designated staff of education facilities
• Follow guidance of Senior Education Officer and Education Officer to promote education opportunities provided by the Building Tomorrow Programme
• Conduct outreach to families and communities
• Identification and follow-up with households receiving cash incentives
• Support the planning and implementation of Teacher Professional Development activities in the designated province
• Document works, progress, learning and report on project activities
• Regularly follow school attendance in close cooperation with school management and PNED personnel
• Identify challenges in enrolment and attendance, and develop solutions in consultation with Senior Programme Officer and Education Officer
• Follow standard operating procedures for the incentive scheme
• Work closely with logistics to support procurement of all teaching and learning materials, recreational items and library books
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities
• Support and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
• Any other duties as assigned by the Senior Education Officer and Area Manager

Person Specification

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant diploma

• Two years’ experience in a similar position in a NGO focusing on education and/or child protection
• Good command of Arabic
• Computer literate with good MS Office skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to speak with Government staff respectfully

• Experience and knowledge of social cohesion
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Excellent negotiations and diplomacy skills
• Turkish language skills
• Ability to communicate in English
• High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
• Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner
• Ability to attend details
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Energy to work long hours and be out in the field all day
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values

• Commitment to adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct

If you feel that your qualifications and experience match our requirements, and you share a commitment to Concern’s values, please send both a covering letter and an up-to-date CV.

Please note, both CV and cover letter should be in English and the role you are applying for set out clearly in the email subject-header

Equal opportunities: Concern values diversity in the workplace and is a committed equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of gender, race, family or marital status, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, class, caste or religion.

• Please detail the position applied for in the email subject-header
• Please detail the location applied for in the email or subject-header
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview
• Application Closing Date: 28.04.2019

Concern Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organizational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behavior expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies.