Duration: 02.01.2021 – 1 year with possibility for extension

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German federal enterprise with worldwide operations. We support the German Government in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We are also engaged in international education activities around the globe. Through our work we assist people and societies in shaping their own future and improving living conditions.

Germany’s international cooperation with Turkey dates back to the 1960s. The Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Turkey signed an agreement on technical cooperation in 1970. The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has maintained an office in Ankara since 1998. On behalf of the German Government and other donors like the EU, GIZ is currently supporting Turkey’s efforts to host approx. 3 mio. refugees. In addition, GIZ implements climate change and energy efficiency projects and is actively engaged in EU pre-accession assistance programmes (for more information, please see https://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/290.html).

GIZ is currently looking to employ a qualified and reputable Finance and Administrative Assistant on a full-time contract to support the Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Career orientation and social Cohesion (NEXUS) Projects in Gaziantep.

The Finance and Administrative Assistant’s responsibilities and duties are stipulated below:

A. Responsibilities

The Finance and Administrative Assistant is responsible for

• assisting in meeting the administrative needs of the NEXUS and ECE projects
• supporting for ensuring the financial and administrative regulations are complied with GIZ financial management and accounting procedures
• assisting in managing local subsidies
• assisting in the procurement of goods and services for NEXUS and ECE projects

B. Required qualifications, competences and experience

Education/Training

• university degree in financial management/administration or other relevant training

Professional experience

• university degree in financial management/administration or other relevant training

Language and Other Qualifications

• good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• good management, time management and organisational skills
• ability to work in a team of two projects
• ability to work proactively and independently, with minimum supervision
• ability to work to tight deadlines
• native Turkish, very good English, knowledge of German as an asset

GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion. GIZ is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for the position. Remuneration will be in accordance with the candidate’s qualification and experience as well as local standards.

Applications:

Only qualified candidates are requested to send their CV and a cover letter stating qualifications and previous professional experiences to the email adress provided in the apply button (max. file size 3 MB) with the reference (Ref: Finance and Administrative Assistant ECE/NEXUS). Deadline for receiving applications is 2nd of December 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.