Project Manager

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian network, with 191 member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. IFRC uses the Triple R – response, resilience and respect – to deliver on Strategy 2030. IFRC responds to disasters and crises, ensuring timely, coordinated and locally led humanitarian action. IFRC supports its members in building community resilience in the areas of climate and environment, health and wellbeing, and migration and displacement. IFRC promotes respect for our fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality, including in our work on values, power and inclusion. The IFRC focuses throughout on our core mandate – our raison d’être – of strategic and operational coordination, humanitarian diplomacy, National Society development, and accountability. 

IFRC is led by its Secretary General and has its Headquarters in Geneva and five regional offices in Africa (Nairobi); the Americas (Panama); Asia Pacific (Kuala Lumpur); Europe (Budapest); and MENA (Beirut) as well as representation offices, service centres and delegations across the globe.

The IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. 

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) supports the Turkish Red Crescent Society (TRCS) in strengthening disaster response, preparedness, disaster risk reduction (DRR), anticipatory action, community resilience, and emergency response capacities throughout Türkiye.

To support the implementation of a jointly managed project, a Project Manager will be assigned by the IFRC Country Cluster Delegation (CCD) based in Ankara to support for IFRC-funded disaster preparedness and resilience programmes within TRCS DRR Department.

The position will be responsible for providing overall project management, coordination, planning, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder engagement support 

Job Purpose

The Project Manager will lead the overall management and coordination of the project, ensuring that activities are implemented effectively, efficiently, and in full compliance with donor, IFRC, and TRCS requirements.

The Project Manager will serve as the primary coordination focal point among TRCS, IFRC, project partners, and the donor, facilitating effective collaboration and communication to ensure the timely achievement of project objectives, high-quality implementation, and the efficient utilization of project resources.

The position will:

• Lead project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting processes.
• Coordinate project stakeholders across TRCS departments, IFRC technical teams, and external partners.
• Ensure timely achievement of project outputs, outcomes, and indicators.
• Support quality assurance, learning, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Translate programmatic achievements, field evidence, monitoring findings, and lessons learned into high-quality donor reports and project communications.
• Strengthen the technical capacity of TRCS headquarters and field teams in project management, DRR, preparedness, anticipatory action, and community resilience programming.
• Contribute to the sustainability and institutionalization of project outcomes within TRCS systems and practices.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management and Implementation

• Develop and maintain detailed project implementation plans, workplans, budgets, procurement plans, and monitoring frameworks.
• Coordinate and oversee implementation of project activities in line with approved project documents and donor agreements.
• Monitor project progress against targets, indicators, timelines, and budgets.
• Identify implementation challenges and propose corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure effective project risk management and mitigation measures.
• Coordinate project reviews, planning meetings, and progress monitoring sessions.
• Support timely procurement and logistical processes related to project activities.
• Ensure project documentation is properly maintained and archived.

Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary coordination focal point between TRCS, IFRC, project partners, and donor representatives.
• Facilitate collaboration among relevant TRCS departments, regional structures, and field teams.
• Organize and participate in technical meetings, workshops, field visits, and coordination platforms.
• Support representation of the project in relevant internal and external forums.
• Promote effective communication and information sharing among stakeholders.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (PMER)

• Work closely with PMER teams to establish and maintain project monitoring systems.
• Track progress against project indicators and results frameworks.
• Support baseline assessments, surveys, evaluations, and learning exercises.
• Analyze project data and generate evidence-based recommendations.
• Ensure lessons learned and good practices are documented and integrated into project implementation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued)

Donor Reporting and Knowledge Management

• Lead preparation of high-quality donor reports, narrative updates, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Ensure reporting products meet donor requirements, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Translate technical and operational information into clear donor-focused narratives.
• Coordinate inputs from technical teams and consolidate reporting packages.
• Support visibility and communication products in coordination with IFRC and TRCS communication teams.

Technical Support and Capacity Strengthening

• Provide technical support to TRCS teams on project management approaches and methodologies.
• Contribute to strengthening institutional capacities related to disaster preparedness, DRR, anticipatory action, and community resilience.
• Support development of technical guidance, tools, training materials, and operational procedures.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning among project stakeholders.

Financial and Compliance Oversight

• Monitor project expenditures and budget utilization in coordination with finance teams.
• Support budget forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Ensure project implementation complies with donor agreements, IFRC policies, and TRCS procedures.
• Monitor contractual and reporting obligations and ensure timely compliance.

Education

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management, Social Sciences, International Development, Public Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or related fields.

Experience

Required

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management, programme management, donor-funded projects, or humanitarian/development programming.

Preferred

• Previous experience within the IFRC, Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, or humanitarian organizations.
• Experience working with TRCS or other National Societies.

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

Required

• Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder projects and coordinating diverse teams.
• Strong knowledge of disaster management, rapid response, disaster risk reduction, preparedness, anticipatory action, emergency response, and community resilience programming.
• Experience in donor reporting, proposal development, and grant management.
• Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Understanding of and commitment to Red Cross Red Crescent Movement mission values.

Preferred

• Familiarity with PMER, MEAL, and results-based management approaches.
• Experience managing projects funded by institutional donors.
• Working knowledge of Turkish.

Competencies, Values and Comments

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Judgement and Decision-Making
• National Society and Customer Focus
• Creativity and Innovation
• Building Trust

Functional Competencies

• Project and Programme Management
• Strategic Planning and Coordination
• Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Management
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
• Report Writing and Donor Communication
• Risk Management
• Budget and Resource Management
• Capacity Strengthening and Facilitation

Additional Considerations

• The position will be seconded to Turkish Red Crescent. 
• The Project Manager will be based within TRCS offices and operate in accordance with TRCS and IFRC administrative procedures and regulations.
• Frequent travel within Türkiye may be required.
• Occasional travel outside Türkiye may be required subject to project needs.
• The role is linked to the duration of the project and may be extended subject to funding availability and operational requirements.
• The duties and responsibilities outlined above may evolve in response to changing programme priorities and operational needs.