TIYYD is seeking a new Programs Manager to drive Turkey based programs towards deeper and bigger impact in the communities that we serve. You will lead the programs team based in Istanbul and Reyhanli to do so. Your role will be integral to strengthening our community participatory approach and integration of our programs.
ABOUT YOU
You take risks. You are joining a team of people rethinking how education and aid is delivered to marginalized communities affected by conflict. We make mistakes but we don’t stop trying. You are open to all paths to success.
You are a communicator. You know how to craft and deliver the right messages depending on who you are working with. Whether it is colleagues reporting to you or the community you serve, you know what to say and how to say it.
You are a builder. You get excited to pick up projects where they are and make them grow! You can help identify what is working and strengthen it – and what needs a little more support to thrive.
You are organized. Simply put, you know how to manage projects to make sure programs are done on time and with the right people involved.
You are a leader. You know how to lead a team through the ups and downs of growth and development.
ABOUT KARAM HOUSE
Karam House is an innovative workspace for Syrian refugee teens, in Istanbul and Reyhanli, Turkey, which defy traditional approaches to refugee education. At Karam Houses, hundreds of Syrian refugee teens learn through access to technology (maker spaces, internet, computers), expert mentorship (Syrians refugee architects and engineers), and a sophisticated design-based curriculum (developed by MIT grads) that teaches youth how to build their ideas and their community.
We think about refugees and humanitarian aid differently and so we do things differently. We believe in investing deeply in communities affected by conflict.
What We’re Looking For: The Essentials
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Track record of program management and development; with ability to identify and track relevant KPIs.
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Proven work experience planning and leading community initiatives (working with marginalized or refugee communities is a plus!)
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Strong communicator. You will be working with various teams, across borders and languages.
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Strong teamwork skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Attention to detail, critical-thinker and problem-solver
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English & Arabic advanced proficiency required
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Turkish Citizen or Istanbul issued Residency Permit
What We’re Looking For: Strongly Preferred
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Experience working on Syria.
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Experience working with and managing remote teams
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Strong English
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Advanced proficiency in Turkish
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Experience with Google Drive and various software applications
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Development: You will work with each program manager and our Director of Programs to improve reporting and impact monitoring for each of our programs. This will lead to a more robust tracking mechanism that can better measure impact now.
Strategy: You will play a key role in the development of all of Karam House – looking how the programs can get better integrated with one another. You will also be supporting specific programmatic strategies and looking at how to mainstream a stronger community approach, adapting to frequently changing contexts, mental health activities and increased accountability to those we serve. Finally, you will work with the Director of Programs to create an annual programs budget for the organization.
Staff Management: You will directly manage the program managers across all programs. You will also mentor and coach the program staff on project management and how to better collaborate with operations functions in the organization.
REPORTS TO: Director of Programs
HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Saturday – Wednesday.
COVID-19 HOURS: 40 hours per week (Monday through Friday, 9 am – 6pm. 1 hour lunch break) Flexibility available for some hours to be conducted remote.
COMPENSATION: Based on the candidate’s level of experience, qualifications, and the organization’s salary scale in Turkish Lira.
How to apply
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should fill out this application form. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive an email.
*In light of the impact of COVID-19 on our programs, we are slowing down our hiring process. We will continue to receive applications and interview for this position. If we identify the ideal candidate, hiring may be delayed, or take place in a part-time capacity until programs are fully operational once again.*
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