Business Advisory Associate (Mersin)

International Organization for Migration - IOM

Volunteer Closes 10 May 2026 1 days left

Overview

Provide targeted business advisory services to enterprises engaged or interested in cross-border trade, facilitate capacity-building trainings, and foster business-to-business networking opportunities.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide business advisory services to SMEs interested in engaging in cross-border trade.
  • Follow latest developments and policy changes and maintain a strong understanding of local and international trade-related regulations.
  • Facilitate trade-related training for SMEs.
  • Facilitate business-to-business networking events.
  • Identify and promote opportunities for cross-border trade among SMEs.
  • Monitor, control, and submit new entries to business networking platforms and online tools.
  • Conduct regular follow-ups with SMEs to ensure engagement and progress.
  • Conduct meetings and establish networks locally and internationally to support cross-border trade development.
  • Monitor, report on, and assess project objectives and progress.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
  • At least 2 years of professional experience is required.
  • Proven experience in project management is required.
  • Proven experience in facilitating events, trainings, and similar activities is required.
  • Proven experience in private sector or labor market related programmes is required.
  • Proven experience in working with governmental bodies is required.
  • Previous experience with United Nations agencies is desirable.
Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, business, economics, engineering, education, or a related field is required; an advanced degree is desirable.

Other Details
Languages Required
Turkish, Level: Native language, Required English, Level: Fluent, Required Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
12 months (with possibility of extension)
Work Modality
Onsite
Remuneration
• Current Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) is USD 1,291 (Paid in Turkish Lira) • Entry allowance (one-time payment): USD 200 (Paid in Turkish Lira) • Private insurance by CIGNA
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