Project Expert
Turkish Education Association (TED) is recruiting a Project Expert for the Project Management Department.
About TED:
Founded in 1928 under the guidance of the great leader Atatürk and the founders of the Republic of Turkey, the Turkish Education Association is the first and pioneering civil society organization in education.
The Turkish Education Association (TED) carries out its activities on three main axes as establishing schools and raising highly-qualified students, providing equal opportunities in education by awarding scholarships, and contributing its views to the Turkish education system. Firstly, we offer our students at TED Schools high-quality education and training, which is our basic function. As a distinguished non-governmental organization, the Turkish Education Association has a modern and progressive vision that aims to activate the civil initiative in the field of education, to continue its educational activities in all dimensions from pre-school to higher education at the national and international level, and to play an active role in the efforts to protect and develop the values of civilization.
About the Project Management Department:
The Project Management Department defines, implements, maintains, and ensures project management standards across TED, on education and social responsibility projects. The PM Department keeps documentation on projects and offers direction and key metrics in the execution of the projects under its governance.
The General Objective of The Position:
We are looking for an organized Project Expert to set project goals and ensure that the project is completed according to schedule. The Project Expert is also responsible for scheduling meetings, documenting project decisions, and supervising all relevant project implementation.
Expectation:
University degree from preferably administrative and social sciences departments
Candidates who are residents or want to live in Ankara
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in project management
Knowledge of planning, monitoring, and coordinating projects
Good command of Microsoft Office applications
Good communication, presentation and problem-solving skills
Strong team player with great interpersonal skills
Flexible in taking responsibilities outside of position, eager to support other units in need
Native in Turkish, fluent in English (other languages are assets)
Key Job Duties:
Plan, monitor, and fulfill the completion of multiple project tasks
Represent the organization in project meetings, always ensuring that the contribution expected by the Head of PM Department
Ensure that project reports are prepared and approved in a timely and quality manner
Monitor the progress of the project and the completion of milestones, and implement any adjustments required by the Head of PM Department if necessary
Assist Head of PM Department to execute the deliverables of the project according to the project plan
Work closely and build positive relationships with project partners and provide support and ongoing assistance
Participate in relevant meetings regarding the progress in the project and other technical/administrative issues
Application
Candidates should submit a detailed CV in English, a motivation letter, and two professional references with full and up-to-date contact details via email to: pmd@ted.org.tr with REF: PO822 by 20/08/2022 CoB.
TED retains the right to contact references directly. Due to the large numbers of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the shortlisted candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.