Strategy Development and Partnerships Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing project ideas in line with the Foundation’s strategic vision and conducting opportunity and stakeholder research,
• Mapping potential partners and establishing collaborations at national and international levels,
• Planning and executing strategic communication with donors, public institutions, NGOs, and private sector actors,
• Conducting background analyses and preparing briefings on international grant opportunities (e.g. Erasmus+, EU calls, grants),
• Leading or contributing to the preparation of high-quality project proposals, including concept notes, logical frameworks, and budgets,
• Supporting the development and maintenance of internal strategic documents and communication materials,
• Collaborating with MEAL, finance, and program teams to ensure alignment and quality across all project phases.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in civil society, strategic planning, or international cooperation,
• Experience in project design, donor relations, and partnership development,
• Familiarity with international funding mechanisms and experience with programs such as Erasmus+, EU, UN agencies, or foundations,
• Excellent command of both English and Turkish, written and spoken,
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills,
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (especially Word and Excel),
• Organized, self-motivated, and adaptable to flexible working conditions,
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset,
• Willingness to travel and represent the Foundation when needed.

How to Apply: https://form.jotform.com/GencHayatVakfi/sgvo
Please submit your CV and a motivation letter in English