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UN jobs in Ankara, Türkiye 🇹🇷
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Ankara, Türkiye, Türkiye. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open role assigned to this duty station — across regional offices, country offices, peacekeeping and special-political missions, and headquartered programmes. Each posting links back to the official application page.
- Open roles
- 2
- Organisations
- 2
- Last refreshed
- 7/22/2026
Latest open roles
Project Associate
International Organization for Migration · 🇹🇷 Ankara, Türkiye
The Project Associate role supports the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) programme in Türkiye, facilitating the orderly return and reintegration of migrants. The incumbent provides comprehensive programme support under the supervision of the National Programme Officer and Senior Project Associate. Key responsibilities include implementing and monitoring project activities, compiling and analyzing data, and managing budget verification and updates. The role requires acting as a focal point for administrative coordination, liaising with diverse organizational units and external parties to process administrative actions. The associate drafts status reports, correspondence, briefing notes, and presentations, while responding to complex information requests. Duties also involve organizing meetings and workshops, coordinating with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and donors, and monitoring implementing partners for compliance. Additionally, the position involves providing guidance to junior staff and performing case management tasks. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with experience in project implementation and liaison with governmental and international institutions. Fluency in Turkish and English is mandatory, and prior experience with humanitarian organizations or vulnerable migrant groups is advantageous.
Closes 8/5/2026Project Associate
United Nations Development Programme · 🇹🇷 Ankara, Türkiye
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is recruiting a Project Associate for a 12-month regular contract based in Ankara, Türkiye, to support the 'Environmentally Sound Management of Earthquake Debris and Safe Disposal of Hazardous Waste in Adıyaman' project. This initiative aims to replicate and expand a successful demolition waste management model from Hatay and Kahramanmaraş to Adıyaman, addressing the environmental and health risks resulting from the 2023 earthquakes. The Project Associate will assist the Project Manager in the day-to-day implementation of project activities, including coordinating with provincial crisis teams, mapping waste storage sites, and supporting the establishment of recycling facilities. Key responsibilities involve drafting progress reports, managing project logistics, supporting budget and procurement processes, and organizing stakeholder meetings and workshops. The role requires strong administrative support, liaison with national and international partners, and ensuring compliance with UNDP procedures. The ideal candidate possesses progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably with a background in environmental or climate change projects, and demonstrates proficiency in project cycle management, data analysis, and digital literacy. Fluency in both Turkish and English is mandatory. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to sustainable reconstruction and circular economy efforts in post-disaster recovery.
Closes 7/23/2026
Top organisations
- International Organization for Migration1
- United Nations Development Programme1
Top countries
- Türkiye2
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