Project Co-ordinator

British Consulate General İstanbul

Skills and Attributes Required

• Previous experience in project development and management in NGOs, international organisations, public or private agencies.
• Ability to supervise NGOs, international organisations, public and other stakeholders in implementing projects.
• Ability to build relationships with government institutions and other key stakeholders.
• Is able to use own-initiative to develop new project ideas and find solutions to problems.
• Strong English and Turkish communication skills, both written and oral. Good presentation, reporting and narrative skills.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office Applications.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines, without compromising the quality of work or customer care.
• Adaptable and open to change.
• Strong team-player.
• Financial experience and knowledge of spreadsheets and basic accounting would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of economic, climate change, energy security and / or commercial issues.

• Gather information from a range of relevant sources inside and outside their  Department to inform own work
• Understand what is required of them in their role and how this contributes to team and Departmental priorities
• Consider how their own job links with and impacts on colleagues and others in partner organisations

• Demonstrate accountability and make unbiased decisions
• Examine complex information and obtain further information to make accurate decisions
• Speak with the relevant people in order to obtain the most accurate information and get advice when unsure of how to proceed
• Explain clearly, verbally and in writing, how a decision has been reached
• Provide advice and feedback to support others to make accurate decisions
• Monitor the storage of critical data and customer information to support decision making and conduct regular reviews to ensure it is stored accurately, confidentially and responsibly

• Demonstrate interest in others and develop a range of contacts outside own team to help get the job done
• Change ways of working to facilitate collaboration for the benefit of the team's work
• Proactively seek information, resources and support from others outside own immediate team in order to help achieve results
• Readily identify opportunities to share knowledge, information and learning and make progress by working with colleagues
• Listen attentively to others and check their understanding by asking questions
• Take responsibility for creating a working environment that encourages equality, diversity and inclusion

• Explain clearly to customers what can be done
• Work with team to set priorities, create clear plans and manage all work to meet the needs of the customer and the business
• Ensure that levels of service are maintained – flag up risks or concerns in order to meet customer requirements
• Keep internal teams, customers and delivery partners fully informed of plans and possibilities
• Promote adherence to relevant policies, procedures, regulations and legislation, including equality and diversity and health and safety
• Identify common problems or weaknesses in policy or procedures that affect service and escalate these

İŞ TANIMI

• Management of FCO Prosperity funds in Turkey (worth approx. £400k/ year). Programmes cover economic, climate change, energy security and support sustainable global growth and build prosperity. 
• To oversee whole project process consisting of: 
  • Assisting project partners (NGOs or other applicant organisations) to design project bids in line with the Embassy’s and wider UK FCO’s Objectives. Assessing proposals and potential implementing organisations. Producing recommendations for the Turkey-wide Programme Board.
  • Co-ordinating project implementation. Ensuring activities are being conducted in accordance with agreed plans and objectives.
  • Monitoring and evaluation of projects and implementing agencies.
  • Financial management of projects in line with FCO requirements, checking disbursements and monitoring of spend (including reports, budgets, procurement and Value for Money)
• Design and delivery of some self-implemented projects, including responsibility for efforts to improve the Embassy’s environment / greening performance.