Organization Name   : RET International

Position Name           : Project Officer

Duty Station               : Mardin, Türkiye

Background information:

RET International, www.theRET.org, headquartered in Geneva Switzerland, with offices around the world, is an independent, impartial, non-partisan organisation, with no religious or political affiliation. RET International was founded in 2000 to address the dire need for education in emergencies in fragile contexts for vulnerable young people affected by displacement, violence, armed conflict and disasters.

Mission: What does RET do?

At RET we are committed to assisting communities to meet the educational needs, in the broadest sense, of YOUNG PEOPLE made vulnerable by displacement, violence, armed conflict and disasters.

RET International Values:

• Adaptability
• Dynamism
• Dedication
• Pragmatism

Job Description:

The Project Officer is responsible for providing programmatic and administration support to results oriented, effective, efficient and accountable implementation of the activities and achievement of planned project results under the project and support the implementation of communication and advocacy related activities.

Description of Functions:                                                                                       

1.   Project implementation and technical support

• Ensure timely and adequate implementation of activities according to the project activity plan and effective delivery of results
• Prepare a detailed work plan and performance monitoring plan to implement proposed activities 
• Design, oversee, and coordinate the implementation of relevant project activities with implementing partners
• Provide overall supervision of the work of implementing staff to ensure the production of the expected outputs
• Provide technical support and expert advice to implementing staff and key stakeholders on specific issues related to the project scope
• Assume responsibility for the smooth functioning of all operational activities related to project implementation
• Hold consultations with the project partners and other stakeholders in order to ensure timely information about the project implementation
• Organize and run effective coordination meetings and ensure communication flow
• Ensure timely implementation of all project activities and monitor the proper use of funds according to signed agreements and work plans
• Provides support to implementing partners to manage activities

2.   Results based monitoring and evaluation and knowledge building 

• Assume responsibility for monitoring and reporting, as well as for timely submission of quality progress reports and agreed-upon monitoring deliverables
• Regularly review planned activities, and make necessary modifications/ratifications when needed in response to any emerging circumstances
• Draft project progress reports and provide inputs to project related products, including updates

3.   Communications  

• Develop and implement the communication strategy and communication plan that supports the Project, increase visibility and impact of the project’s advocacy activities and initiatives
• Support development of high quality publications and communication products, such as brochures, infographic reports and project factsheet, human interest stories and maintain contacts with designers, printing companies and other suppliers
• Support advocacy work

4.   Other support

• Contribute to annual work planning and budgeting processes of the project
• Support building partnerships at the country level and coordinate with the relevant stakeholders as deemed necessary
• Provide programmatic and technical support

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the design, operation, programming, monitoring and reporting of activities, progress and achievements, as well as creation of strategic partnerships and visibility of achieved results.

Requires Skills and Experience

• Bachelor degree in gender studies, international relations, political sciences, social sciences
• 3 years of relevant experience in coordinating, programming and reporting
• Prior understanding of the region and community to work with is an asset
• Prior knowledge of Humanitarian Principles, conflicts setting, IDPs, refugees and Syrian Crisis in Turkey as well as protection frameworks
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, including ability to work with diverse group of people
• Excellent and dynamic facilitation skills both in 1:1 and in a group setting
• Strong (self-) organizational skills and flexibility particularly in working hours
• Ability to meet deadlines, and work under pressure
• Good knowledge of written and spoken Turkish and English are must
• Arabic and/or Kurdish language proficiency is an asset