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• Job Title:          Program Officer – Female only
• Location:          Gaziantep Office/ Turkey.
• Vacancy Code:       PO-2407TR
• Closing Date:         01st August 2024
• Contract Duration:  4 months, extendable based on funding and performance.
• Contracting Conditions:

• The successful applicant will be offered a fixed-term full-time contract
• Salary and conditions will be following the LDHR salary scale.

1. ABOUT LDHR:

Lawyers and Doctors for Human Rights is a non-governmental organization that supports civilians during crises and dedicates the time and resources to provide help to stop human rights violations and aiding people in need to be effective community members.

1. POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Programs Manager, the Program Officer will be primarily responsible for the implementation of LDHR’s activities under the DRL sub-grant, and ensure transparency and integrity across all program activities.

1. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Assist the Program Manager in the effective execution of LDHR's projects by providing support in mobilization, monitoring and evaluation, ensuring timely reporting, facilitating necessary course corrections, managing project closures, conducting project assessments, and facilitating internal information dissemination.
• Oversee the implementation of the Missing Persons program, including supervising data entry and coordinating collection teams.
• Aid in the swift commencement of new projects by contributing to the design of suitable monitoring systems.
• Facilitate communication with local communities and volunteers, including frequent translation of materials between Arabic and English.
• Provide support for administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, copying, and mailing.
• Assist in the preparation and drafting of periodic reports.
• Collaborate closely with partner organizations when applicable to accomplish the tasks mentioned above.
• Participate in regular meetings and maintain communication with the field, ensuring effective information sharing with the program manager and other team members and maintaining accurate meeting records.
• Contribute to the routine collection, production, and dissemination of monthly lessons learned, coordinating with all relevant departments within the programs.
• Attend cluster meetings as assigned by the program manager.
• Contribute to regularly collecting, producing, and sharing monthly lessons learned. Coordinate this effort with all relevant program departments.
• Attend protection cluster meetings and any other cluster meetings assigned by the program manager.

1. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND ATTRIBUTES:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast-paced environment.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Health, Development, or social science or equivalent experience, with a Human Rights background.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in project management, preferably in an INGO/ NGO, in a similar role/with similar responsibilities.
• Language Skills: Fluency in Arabic, and English (written & spoken) are ESSENTIAL; Turkish is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with international development programming.
• Effective team player, able to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Flexible, creative, and problem-solving-oriented.
• Competence with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proven skills in ineffective coordination, mentorship, and working in a multi-stakeholder collaborative environment.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and in high-pressure situations whilst maintaining a calm and positive attitude.
• Legally to work in Turkey (Applications with Turkish citizenship ONLY will be Considered).

1. Child Protection Policy

Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to LDHR, which recognises its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. LDHR is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any child abuse and exploitation.

1. Discrimination, Abuse and Harassment Policy

LDHR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, or harassment (sexual or otherwise), based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status.

LDHR employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside LDHR.

1. Applicant's Personal Data Protection Acknowledgment:

All applicants considering a position with LAWYERS AND DOCTORS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (“LDHR”) should be aware of our compliance with Article 10 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("Law") and the related Communiqué. As part of our employee candidate evaluation, LDHR will process personal data, which may include, but is not limited to, full name, date and place of birth, gender, resume details, nationality, marital status, mobile phone number, and e-mail address. This processing is guided by principles outlined in Article 5 of the Law, indicating that data processing is essential for both the establishment of a contract and for the protection of a right. Potential candidates should also be informed that their data might be partially or fully transferred, in an automated fashion, to LDHR's affiliates for aligned objectives. If you refer any individuals to LDHR as part of your application, it is assumed you have obtained the necessary permissions for sharing their data. For any inquiries or concerns related to your personal data processing, applicants can reach out in writing to LDHR's official address. By applying, you consent to LDHR processing and potentially transferring your personal data as detailed above and in alignment with the Law's provisions.

1. HOW TO APPLY:

   • Applications (Resume/ CV) in languages other than English will not be reviewed.
   • LDHR Organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer
   • Female candidates are encouraged to apply!
   • Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. LDHR reserves the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we receive sufficient applications
   • Interested candidates may please fill required information at the following link, Only short-listed candidates will be contacted:http://https://bit.ly/4d5vzBg