Project Assistant (Local Hire Only)

Overview of Bonyan Organization:

Independent non-profit organization cares about Syrian affairs, where it started its activities in the city of Aleppo north of Syria, and was licensed in turkey in 2014

Bonyan’s refugee response program is structured around three axes: education, protection, and livelihoods.

Vision:

People’s development makes them prepared and responsible for aiming for the rise of Syrian society and the creation of its civilization.

Mission:

We work to improve the Quality of Education and strengthen the values to contribute to the rise of Syrian society.

Our Value:

Proficiency – Initiative – Welfare – Abundance

Job Title: Project Assistant

Job Code: TR-2312-Proj-Ass

Location: Gaziantep -Turkey (Karsiyaka)

Job purpose:

This is a 3-month Project Assistant position based in Karşıyaka CPC, Gaziantep. It also requires the full-time performance of work in the assigned duty station.

You will report to Project Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily plans prior to every PSS session in line with the existing PSS curriculum and activity bank; prepare appropriate materials and/or visual aids in advance of the session.
• In collaboration with other PSS facilitators in community centers, in rural and urban areas; deliver PSS sessions remotely and in person to targeted age groups; facilitate engaging sessions online and in person that encourages children’s active participation and personal development.
• Participate in designing assessment tools, and in planning together with programs and MEAL teams:
• Participate in field works for assessment of needs of earthquake-affected individuals and communities in the above-mentioned provinces by phone and site visits as and when requested; enter data into online forms and assist the information management team in analyzing data.
• Participated in distributions of food and NFIs, hygiene kits, and other materials to EQ survivors who were assessed for identification of needs.
• Positively interact with affected communities, communicate clearly, so they feel safe and respected at all times, and encourage them to express their emotions and needs.
• Ensure inclusive participation by following an age- and gender-sensitive approach.
• Maintain communications with affected persons and communities.
• Facilitate remote and in-person seminars for affected persons and communities; facilitate remote and in-person training for partners in different locations.
• Collaborate closely with the MEAL team to monitor activities with existing PSS and Caregiver Engagement monitoring tools and use PSS selection criteria effectively.
• Facilitate organizing and participate in PDMs to measure the impact of distributions and assist MEAL team in analyzing the collected data.

Academic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in social science, or in a related subject area, a master’s degree will be an advantage.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of protection and key protection concern and at least 1 year of experience in the protection field or education, preferably working with vulnerable groups.
• Familiarity with the social protection system of the Government of Turkey and activities of relevant actors.
• Familiarity with the Government of Turkey’s regulations and system for refugees and asylum seekers residing in Turkey.
• Turkish fluent and advanced proficiency in Arabic required.

Skills:

• Be well-organized, self-motivated, strong planning and reliable
• Excellent communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills
• Strong critical, analytical, and solution-oriented thinking skills
• Have a passion for or strong interest in the humanitarian field and human rights particularly related to refugees and children’s rights.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values
• Commitment to equal opportunity and gender practice
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, internet applications) are essential.
• Intermediate or advanced level of English
• Strong understanding of and engagement with the humanitarian context and I/NGO field.
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize deliverables, often with little oversight, in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Good team player, flexible and capable of working with a multicultural team, and culturally sensitive.
• Ability to cope with stress, work under pressure often to strict deadlines.
• Flexibility, adaptability, sense of humor, and patience