Project Coordinator

ABOUT MAYA FOUNDATION:  Maya Vakfı is a non-profit organization that offers mental health and psycho-social support (MHPSS) to refugee and host community children who have experienced traumatic life events, including challenging socio-economic conditions, domestic abuse, immigration due to war, and/or losing loved ones to violence. Maya Vakfı provides trauma rehabilitation activities for children in the Balat Field Office through creative workshops which give opportunities for these children to express themselves through art, music, dance, and movement activities to help them cope with their trauma and aid with their recovery. In addition, Maya also places great importance on integrating Psychosocial Support techniques into the education system through its TraumaInformed Schools (TIS) Program. Strengthening the knowledge and know-how of civil servants and the civil society sector is enhanced through Capacity Building Initiatives and through its Volunteer Program Maya Vakfı provides training, support, and mentoring to volunteers on Psychosocial Support, trauma rehabilitation, and child protection. Maya Vakfi’s Trauma-Informed Schools (TIS) program aims to provide a holistic approach by providing training, support, and follow-up to school teachers and counselors, psycho-social sessions to children, positive parenting seminars to parents, and activities to prevent bullying in schools. In cooperation with the Ministry of National Education (MoNE), Maya Vakfi has authorization to implement the TIS program in seven provinces across Turkey. Maya Foundation is committed to protect and improve the welfare of the individuals who are worked with and provided service, to create safe spaces for them and it waits from all employees and volunteers to fulfill this commitment. Maya Foundation adopts a zero-tolerance policy on behaviours incompatible with the foundation’s targets and principles especially sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. Additionally, Maya Foundation adopts Child Safe Standards and Principles of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and mainstreams these principles in foundation studies. All of the selected candidates are expected to adapt these standards and principles, for this reason all candidates will complete stages of reference and background check. Background check will include academic background and employment history verification. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information within the scope of background check. 

Position Title: Project Coordinator
Project Location: Adıyaman, Türkiye ( Main Office is located in Şanlıurfa and Adıyaman will be visited on Daily basis )

Project: Empowering Early Years: Enhancing Early Childhood Development for Refugee Children and Caregivers in Earthquake-Affected Communities
Reports to: Programs Coordinator
Contract Type: Full-time

Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Coordinator to lead and manage the "Empowering Early Years" project in Adıyaman. This project aims to enhance the well-being of refugee children aged 3-7 and their caregivers by offering high-quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) services. The coordinator will play a pivotal role in ensuring the project is implemented effectively, on time, and within budget, while promoting social cohesion and resilience within the community.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Implementation:
   • Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all project activities, including psychosocial support sessions, positive family interaction sessions, and individual counseling for parents.
   • Ensure project objectives are met in a timely manner and within the scope of the project’s goals.
   • Develop detailed work plans and regularly update them to reflect project progress and changes in context.
   • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, including local authorities, partner organizations, and community leaders.
2. Team Management:
   • Supervise and guide project staff, including psychologists, therapists, and field workers involved in the project.
   • Facilitate regular team meetings and provide ongoing support and capacity-building to ensure high-quality service delivery.
   • Ensure the professional and personal well-being of team members by promoting a supportive working environment.
3. Monitoring and Evaluation:
   • Oversee the project’s monitoring and evaluation processes, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
   • Track progress against project indicators and ensure that activities are aligned with the project’s expected outcomes.
   • Provide regular narrative and financial reports to the Program Manager and other stakeholders as required.
4. Budget and Resource Management:
   • Manage the project budget and ensure that financial resources are utilized efficiently and according to donor requirements.
   • Coordinate procurement processes for project materials and resources in collaboration with the finance and procurement teams.
   • Monitor project expenses and prepare financial reports in compliance with organizational and donor policies.
5. Community Engagement and Awareness:
   • Organize and lead community events and awareness-raising activities on topics such as child development, trauma education, and positive family interactions.
   • Engage with the community through workshops, seminars, and cultural activities to foster a supportive environment for early childhood development.
   • Build strong relationships with caregivers, children, and other community members to ensure their active participation in the project.
6. Coordination with Partners:
   • Collaborate with local and international partners, including humanitarian organizations, NGOs, and local authorities.
   • Represent the project in coordination meetings and networking events to promote partnerships and the exchange of best practices.
7. Risk Management and Safeguarding:
   • Identify potential risks and challenges to project implementation and develop mitigation strategies.
   • Ensure that all project activities adhere to safeguarding standards and promote the protection and well-being of vulnerable children and caregivers.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related fields. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, preferably in the humanitarian or ECD sector.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, particularly refugees and children, in crisis settings.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development principles and trauma-informed care.
• Proven experience in team management, budgeting, and donor reporting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in Turkish and English is required
• Strong organizational skills

Willingness to travel and work in field locations in Adıyaman and other affected areas as needed

Interested candidates can send their CVs and cover letters to [email protected] by writing "MV01024-PRJC" Job Application to the e-mail subject.