Orphans and Child Welfare Trainee – Turkish Citizens Only –

Country
  • Turkey
City
  • İstanbul
Organization
  • Islamic Relief
Type
  • Job
Career Category
  • Program/Project Management
Years of experience
  • 0-2 years
Theme
  • Protection and Human Rights

Orphans and Child Welfare Trainee is responsible for the smooth and successful implementation of One-to-One Program in IR Turkey in cooperation with Orphans and Child Welfare Officer.

KEY ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Assist the department and start the sponsorship activities after consultation with Orphans and Child Welfare Officer
  • Support Orphans and Child Welfare Officer on the sustainable and manageable expansion of the orphans’ programs within the agreed regions.
  • Assist Orphans and Child Welfare Officer to prepare all progress reports of the Orphans Welfare Program.
  • Assist Orphans and Child Welfare Officer to develop a plan of orphans’ home visits. Visiting the orphans in their homes in order to supervise any changes in their social life.
  • Responsible in uploading orphans’ bio-data online for sponsorship.
  • Prepare and upload orphans’ progress report online.
  • Assists the Orphans and Child Welfare Officer in maintaining a computerized database of orphans’ related information.
  • Assists the Orphans and Child Welfare Officer in sponsorship disbursing and other aids to the Orphans.
  • Assists the Orphans and Child Welfare Officer in designing and implementing program activities in country.
  • Responsible to maintain orphan’s files and documentation, with key documentation according to IRW policies.
  • Performs any other duties as and when required by the management.

REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

  • It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with the Islamic Values and Principles. A commitment to IRW’s Vision, Mission and values is also essential.
  • Has a postgraduate degree or is still a student at the university in development studies /social sciences/psychology or relevant qualification is desirable. A business management degree is also desirable
  • Fluent written and spoken Uyghur language is required, in addition to knowledge of English and Turkish. The priority for those who know the Arabic language as well.
  • MS Office Skills are required.
  • Proven ability and experience in people and activity management as well as delegating roles and authority in a way in which enables teams to reach their targets/objectives.
  • Previous work experience, ideally with non-governmental organizations as well as in orphans/children activities, would be an advantage.
  • Proven experience of developing and implementing strategies and work plans which help to deliver the wider organisational objectives.
  • Ability to respond to a dynamic and changing environment.
  • Ability to guide staff development towards achieving key performance indicators and delivering development activities which assist the organisation in achieving its targets.
  • Sound communication skills which delivers complex information persuasively and with clarity.
  • Demonstrates the flexibility and energy that is required for a high level of self-management and awareness and willing to travel and work beyond working hours to meet deadlines when required: a geographical knowledge of Istanbul is highly preferable.
  • Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • MUST HAVE A TURKISH CITIZENSHIP.

How to apply

Vacancy Reference: IRTRIS-OCWT01

Interested applicants that possess the personal specifications mentioned above may apply by completing the job application on the following link before 2nd of January 2020 at 5:00 pm. You may send your CV to [email protected] on or before the closing date.

Please complete all the fields in the application link and submit it before the deadline, as any incomplete or late application will be refused.

Submitting this application does not represent any responsibility on the organization of any kind, and the organization has the right to set standards as it deems appropriate for the job according to the information available about all applicants, and to select candidates who will attend a job interview from among the applicants in accordance with those standards.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Islamic Relief Türkiye (Uluslararası İslami Yardım Vakfı) is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Islamic Relief engages. Islamic Relief expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. Islamic Relief also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings related to safeguarding during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

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