Liaison officer

Liaison officer


Job title: Liaison officer
Job code: TR-HR-0006
Application closure date: 10/08/2021
Location: Gaziantep – Turkey
Sector: Support unit

Takaful Al Sham Charity is a non-governmental civil society organization devoted to alleviating the suffering and improving the sustainability mechanisms of conflict-affected population.
Takaful Al Sham Charity partners directly with affected Syrian populations delivering humanitarian and development programs, Livelihood, Education, and Protection, to enable them to improve their living practices and their sustainability mechanisms.


Job Purpose

This position main attributes is to manage and maintain good relationship, and following the regulation of Turkish government, Under the direct supervision of the Admin Coordinator in Takaful Al sham, the Liaison Officer will perform the following duties, and undertake other responsibilities as may be agreed:

Key Responsibilities

•Establish, nurture and manage cordial working relationships between the Takaful Al sham Organization and Government at all levels;
•Ensure appropriate representation of the Takaful Al-sham in all relevant meetings workshops, conferences, seminars, etc. held at national and provincial level government departments;
•prepare and update strategic analysis of the government policies and procedures related to NGO’s work
•Contribute to development and implementation of government engagement strategy;
•Provide advice to the Takaful Al-sham on strategies to further improve the working relationship with government departments at various levels.
•Keep abreast regarding the operating environment in Turkey and North West Syria and compile reports about particular developments, incidents, events, or updates about important issues for the management of Takaful, and duly report to the Admin and HR Coordinator.
•Collect, analyses, and utilize data and feedback to identify opportunities to improve the relationship between Takaful and the Turkish authorities
•Facilitate humanitarian information exchange and the promotion of data and information sharing protocols according to the parameters of Takaful.
•Ensure all queries from Government Officials are addressed timely and adequately;
•Provide translation and interpretation as required.
•Provide administrative support to the Secretariat office, ensure equipment is maintained in working order, arrange servicing and repairs, order stationery and supplies as required;

Qualification (Education/Work Experience/Languages)

Please note this is a national position with a local contract, applicants must have Turkish citizenship.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in international relations or development studies, political science, international law or management, or similar related studies.
Work Experience:
•Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, preferably communications, public relations, international development or international relations;

•Previous experience in coordination positions in NGOs in Turkey.
•Minimum 2 years’ practical experience of a close relationship with key stakeholders in the government departments at various levels;
•Extensive Understanding of Government of Turkey;
•Extensive Experience in analysis and analytical reports;
•Excellent presentation, oral, and writing skills in Turkish and English;
•Ability to communicate and work well with staff at all levels of the organization;
•First-class analytical, diplomatic, and communication skills;
•Proven persuasion and negotiation skills;
•Strong interpersonal, intercultural, and human skills;
•Computer literate.
•Experience and ability to deal with regulations and laws related to the work of charitable organizations

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Takaful Al-sham is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

Takaful Al-sham’s employees and volunteers are obligated not to practice sexual exploitation and abuse, in exchange for the services they provide, in addition to assuming their responsibilities to protect children from harm and abuse and to ensure a safe environment for them, and to work to create a safe work environment for everyone free from any form of harassment, abuse, exploitation or misconduct during work that diminishes the dignity and safety of the volunteer or employee.

How to apply

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