Period: 11 months
Space of Peace Organization is a local humanitarian organization founded and led by women. It was established in 2014 and officially registered as a non-profit organization in Turkey in 2016. The organization began its activities in Syria and Turkey, focusing primarily on providing protection services, early recovery, health, water and sanitation, food security, shelter, distribution of non-food items, and education. It also aims to promote social cohesion and peacebuilding, as well as provide emergency responses in crisis situations.
The organization specializes in providing protection services and addressing gender-based violence, supporting and empowering women while ensuring the inclusion of protection issues and meeting the needs of women, girls, and persons with disabilities. It offers services to the most vulnerable groups, ensuring their equitable access to all services. Space of Peace also provides vocational training for women based on needs and supports small projects for them.
Space of Peace particularly focuses on women and the most vulnerable groups across various sectors of humanitarian work in which it operates. It emphasizes the importance of supporting women’s initiatives and volunteer teams while building effective partnerships with them. It is committed to promoting dialogue, social cohesion, and peacebuilding in the areas where it operates.
The organization upholds the principles of accountability and transparency, working according to the highest humanitarian standards, focusing on preventing violence and sexual exploitation. It ensures that everyone has access to various complaint mechanisms, allowing individuals to provide their feedback or inquiries safely and confidentially. The organization has distinguished itself by developing strong operational and administrative capacities in a short period, adhering to well-defined policies and procedures, and undergoing external audits and monitoring with excellent results.
Additionally, it is a co-lead in the Gender Working Group, a member of the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) network and participates in the Accountability Group. The organization prioritizes the sustainability of its safe spaces for women and girls and is committed to providing all services as needed. It also focuses on child-friendly spaces to ensure a safe and supportive environment for children in their communities, enhancing their ability to access humanitarian services.
The organization aims to build the capacities of women and support their access to decision-making positions to engage them in their empowerment.
Job Title: project Manager
Location: Turkey / Gaziantep
Reporting To: Programs Manager
Job Summary:
The Protection Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation of protection-related projects, ensuring adherence to the project plan, budget, and schedule. This includes high-quality delivery of services, preparedness, implementation, and coordination with donors and relevant clusters. The role requires dedicated oversight to meet project goals and maintain compliance with standards and financial management.
Key Responsibilities:
– Project Oversight: Ensure project activities align with the approved project plan, budget, and schedule.
Maintain high-quality standards in the delivery of all project services.
Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to stay on track.
– Preparedness and Implementation: Plan and organize all phases of the project, from initial preparation to final implementation.
– Develop contingency plans to address potential risks and challenges.
– Coordination and Reporting: Coordinate closely with donors, the Programs Manager, and relevant clusters to ensure smooth project execution.
– Report regularly on project progress, financial status, and any adjustments to plans.
– Liaise with local stakeholders and partners to facilitate collaboration.
– Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with donor requirements, protection standards, and best practices.
– Maintain accurate financial oversight, adhering to budgetary guidelines.
Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
– Extensive experience in program management, including project implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
Personal Attributes:
– Excellent communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills.
– Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to dynamic and challenging environments.
– Strong commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards in managing sensitive information.