About the opportunity
The Project Assistant supports field-level implementation and coordination under UNDP Türkiye’s Preparedness, Response and Resilience Programme for the Social Cohesion and Inclusion Support for Refugees project. Embedded within the premises of the Presidency of Migration Management (PMM) in Ankara, the role provides operational and technical assistance to PMM personnel, facilitates inter-institutional communication, and tracks local social cohesion activities. Responsibilities include preparing documentation in Turkish, coordinating stakeholder engagements on formal employment and work permits, compiling monitoring data, and organizing workshops and capacity-building events.
Salary and benefits
- Full-time regular National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-5) contract.
- One-year initial duration with possibility of extension subject to performance and funding.
- Direct operational experience embedded within both UNDP and the Presidency of Migration Management (PMM).
Who can apply?
- Secondary education with at least 5 years of relevant administrative or project experience, OR a bachelor's degree (in Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Migration Studies, Development Studies, or a related field) with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in Türkiye in migration management, refugee response, social cohesion, labor market inclusion, formal employment, work permits, or related development/humanitarian fields.
- Demonstrated experience supporting project implementation, including drafting work plans, progress updates, briefing notes, and meeting minutes.
- Experience facilitating coordination with Turkish public institutions, PMM units, provincial directorates, local authorities, or civil society organizations.
- Experience providing operational and logistical support for events, workshops, trainings, and field visits.
- Proficiency in office software (MS Word, Excel) and web-based data management systems.
- Fluency in Turkish is required; working knowledge of English is desired.
- Prior experience with UN agencies, EU-funded projects, or the Presidency of Migration Management is an advantage.
Required documents
- Completed online application via the UNDP Oracle Candidate Experience portal.
- Updated curriculum vitae (CV) or personal history profile detailing relevant work experience and education.
- Professional reference contacts.
When to apply
- Application posted: October 11, 2026.
- Application deadline: October 20, 2026, at 03:59 UTC.
- Expected start date: December 1, 2026.
How to apply
- Access the official UNDP Oracle Candidate Experience portal for Requisition ID 37395.
- Create or sign in to your applicant profile.
- Complete the required application fields, including employment history and language capabilities.
- Upload your resume/CV and submit your application before the October 20, 2026 deadline.
Additional information
- The position is office-based at the premises of the Presidency of Migration Management (PMM) in Ankara, Türkiye.
- The role reports directly to the UNDP Project Manager and works in daily coordination with designated PMM counterparts.
- Three positions are available under this requisition.
- Candidates will undergo reference and background checks in accordance with UN standards.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- You have practical administrative or field project experience in Türkiye's migration management and refugee response sector.
- You are comfortable navigating institutional coordination between Turkish government entities like PMM and international organizations.
- You have strong written and verbal Turkish communication skills, combined with solid spreadsheet, database, and event organization abilities.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is an on-site assignment based full-time at PMM premises in Ankara, requiring daily physical presence.
- The application window is short, open for only about one week after posting.
- The initial contract duration is fixed at one year, with further continuation dependent on funding and performance.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position offers a strong platform for development professionals, migration practitioners, or administrative coordinators aiming to deepen their field and policy exposure within the United Nations and the Turkish public administration. It directly builds competencies in public sector liaison, refugee integration programming, and monitoring and evaluation.
Our take
Qualified candidates based in or willing to relocate to Ankara with a background in migration, social cohesion, or public administration in Türkiye should strongly consider applying before the October 20, 2026 closing date.
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