Project Assistant (Cgft)

Sabanci Üniversitesi

We are looking for a Project Assistant with the following specialization and qualifications to work at Sabancı University Corporate Governance Forum of Turkey.

The Corporate Governance Forum of Turkey (CGFT) at Sabanci University is currently seeking a dedicated and qualified individual to join our team as a Project Assistant .   The position will be responsible for assisting in the planning, execution, and monitoring of the The Business Against Domestic Violence (BADV) Project within the CGFT. 

BADV Project  aims to combat domestic violence and promote gender equality in the workplace. BADV is designed to implement support mechanisms in the workplace, leveraging businesses' managerial and organizational capabilities to reduce domestic violence. The project aims to raise awareness of women's rights in the workplace and improve the working environment, empowering women to be more active in the business world.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic and administrative support to the BADV Project Manager in the preparation of work plans.

• Assist the Project Manager in implementing programmatic project activities and tracking the use of financial resources.

• Provide assistance in monitoring project activities and ensure timely follow-up based on related work plans.

• Make arrangements for appointments and meetings, and provide administrative and logistical support for events, meetings, press events, trainings, workshops, etc.

• Contribute to project-related reporting, including the annual action report, the project's donor reporting, as well as other reports and work plans.

• Manage project websites, including updating content, producing newsletters, and overseeing social media channels to promote project visibility

• Prepare and distribute invitations, agendas, and various information and communication materials related to the projects

• Draft professional correspondence such as letters, notifications, and notes to the files.

• Assist in the preparation of presentation materials/slides for meetings and workshops, ensuring all necessary documents are readily available.

• Collaborate in preparing and proofreading documents associated with project activities and publications.

• Maintain an organized archive of both physical and electronic project files, ensuring they are up to date and easily accessible.

• Provide additional support for inter-agency partnership and coordination activities upon request.

Competencies and Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in social science, particularly gender studies, or a relevant discipline (Master's degree is preferable).

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in project assistance, related to gender-based violence, domestic violence, gender equality, and inclusion.

• Knowledge of the Private Sector, Finance, Capital Markets, and Corporate Governance is an asset.

• Knowledge of global gender mainstreaming international standards for organizations and the goals of gender equality, the elimination of gender-based violence, and women's empowerment within the SDG agenda.

• Excellent proficiency in MS Office applications.

• Experience in website management, CRM (Customer Relationship Management), and social media platforms.

• Experience in communicating and collaborating with the private sector, donors, governmental, and non-governmental agencies.

Please apply with a cover letter explaining why you are interested in that position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Sabancı University is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment in education and employment. The University respects all individuals without any discrimination of gender, religion, national and ethnic origin, race, color, physical disability, physical appearance, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, age, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational, admission and employment policies, and its scholarship and university-sponsored programs.