Senior Programme Support Associate

Overview

Support programme development and donor liaison efforts, particularly in the scope of migration management. Facilitate procedures related to partnership strategies, programme development, and donor liaison.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project development actions by maintaining contact with donor counterparts and submitting proposals, concept notes, appeals, MoUs, and contracts.
• Coordinate timely and accurate preparation and dissemination of reports for donors.
• Contribute to periodic and activity-specific reports from the Mission, Regional, and Headquarters.
• Coordinate Mission strategies and programme strategies.
• Research, draft, and present documents for project development, reporting, and donor liaison.
• Maintain contact with potential donors and support programme coordinators and project managers in donor consultations.
• Liaise with relevant authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Take part in planning, organizing, and coordinating the Programme Development, Strategy, and Support Unit Work Plan.
• Provide support to program management for project proposals and concept notes.
• Assist in coordinating relationships with key partners, particularly Turkish government focal points.
• Provide technical support in the preparation of meetings and consultations with donors.
• Provide updates on donor profiles and donor intelligence.
• Identify opportunities to secure traditional and non-traditional resources.
• Share knowledge and enhance organizational effectiveness through the development and use of templates, tips, mechanisms, and guidelines.
• Guide and train staff in project development and reporting.
• Assist in drafting and editing reports for donors and the Country Office (CO) in English.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of IOM Türkiye-implemented programs, projects and activities, and donor requirements.
• Keep accurate and pertinent records of all correspondence and project development and reporting files.
• Undertake duty travel within Türkiye as required.

Required Experience

• University degree in English, Politics, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with four years of relevant professional experience; or
• Completed high school degree from an accredited academic institution, with six years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent command of English.
• Proven experience in working, editing and writing documents in English.
• Proven experience working in the field of resource mobilization or project development.
• Experience in technical writing and editing, preferably in the international development/humanitarian sector.
• Working knowledge of donor liaison and project development an asset.
• Experience in design and facilitation of training/educational events.

Qualifications

• University degree in English, Politics, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or
• Completed high school degree from an accredited academic institution.

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