Mercator-IPC Fellowship Program Coordinator

Sabancı Üniversitesi

• Master of Arts degree in a relevant program. A PhD degree and/or academic publications in relevant fields are preferred
• Preferably three to five years of related professional experience in program management in academia
• Discrete, tactful and diplomatic in team relations and communications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluency both in Turkish and English
• Strong time-management skills and creativity
• Proven ability;
  • to take initiative and be a creative problem solver
  • to work well with all levels of staff
  • to manage simultaneous tasks
  • to work well under pressure and changing conditions
  • to maintain absolute confidentiality
  • to coordinate between a variety of actors with different cultural backgrounds and
  • to actively generate and implement ideas for program improvement
• Strong interest in Turkey-EU relations
• Demonstrated interest in the mission and values of Istanbul Policy Center-Sabanci UniversityStiftung Mercator Initiative. 

İŞ TANIMI

Description of the Work:  Mercator-Istanbul Policy Center (IPC) Fellowship Program Coordinator ensures theeffective management of the Fellowship Program and activities of the Istanbul Policy Center - Sabanci University - Stiftung Mercator Initiative. S/he leads the Coordination Team and reports to the IPC Director. The Mercator-IPC Fellowship Program Coordinator also works closely with other team members from IPC.

Term of service: 12 months
Location: Karaköy Office

Duties and responsibilities
Program Cycle Management

• Steering and supervision of all research and outreach activities conducted by Mercator-IPC Fellows and Senior Fellows;
  • Supervision for research and outreach outputs
  • Ensuring that the quality of the deliverables are up to IPC/Stiftung Mercator standards
  • Conceptualization of senior fellowships in line with the objectives of the Initiative
• Steering and supervision of all projects conducted funded under the Initiative;
  • Monitoring application and reporting processes,
  • Conceptualization of projects in line with the objectives of the Initiative.
• Organizing call for applications;
  • Updating the call and scope of the thematic areas in line with the objectives of the Initiative,
  • Promoting the Initiative’s activities (Networking, recruitment, public relations).
• Organizing Fellowship candidacy and jury processes
  • Monitoring application process and support applicants,
  • Compiling all applications and ensuring transparent evaluation,
  • Providing input for the jury.
• Providing orientation and assistance to the fellows, managing related administrative processes (HR, contracts/stipends, etc.);
• Coordinating the Alumni Program and related activities.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Preparing regular reports for the program partner Stiftung Mercator,
• Coordinating the Evaluation activities of the Initiative,
• Managing the total budget with the assistance of the IPC Financial and Administrative Affairs Officer.

Communication

• Monitoring all outreach publications e.g. brochures, presentation templates, etc.;
• Ensuring smooth communication between IPC and Stiftung Mercator;
• Providing smooth communication among Fellows, Senior Fellows and other researchers and members of IPC

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.