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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
- 4
- Organisations
- 3
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Partnerships and OIM Senior Associate, SSA7 - Ankara
World Food Programme · 🇹🇷 Ankara, Türkiye
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Partnerships and OIM Senior Associate for its Türkiye Country Office in Ankara. This role integrates partnerships management, donor reporting, and Information and Operational Management (OIM) to support expanding humanitarian operations. The incumbent will manage relationships with donors and partners, draft concept notes and proposals, and coordinate high-quality donor reports. Additionally, the role involves collecting and analyzing programme data, developing dashboards, and maintaining information management systems to inform decision-making. The position requires strong coordination skills to facilitate information flow between Partnerships, Programme, and other units, ensuring alignment between operational delivery and partner commitments. The ideal candidate possesses significant professional experience in partnerships, reporting, or programme management, with a preference for those familiar with WFP or UN agency operations. The role demands excellent drafting, analytical, and interpersonal skills, capable of synthesizing inputs from multiple teams under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Closes 7/23/2026Project 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 7/23/2026Programme Officer
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies · 🇹🇷 Ankara, Türkiye
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is seeking a Programme Officer to support the Turkish Red Crescent Society (TRCS) in Ankara. This role focuses on the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of a jointly managed project aimed at strengthening disaster response, preparedness, and community resilience in Türkiye. The incumbent will assist the Project Manager in day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with donor, IFRC, and TRCS requirements. Key responsibilities include supporting project planning, budget monitoring, and procurement; facilitating field-level implementation and capacity-building activities; and managing data collection for monitoring, evaluation, and learning (PMER/MEAL). The officer will also handle donor compliance, grant management, and stakeholder coordination. The role requires integrating protection, gender, and inclusion (PGI) considerations, as well as promoting accountability and safeguarding standards. The position involves frequent travel within Türkiye and occasional travel abroad, linked to the project's duration. The ideal candidate possesses strong report-writing and coordination skills, with fluency in Turkish and English, and experience in humanitarian programming or disaster risk reduction.
Closes 7/22/2026Project Manager
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies · 🇹🇷 Ankara, Türkiye
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is seeking a Project Manager to support the Turkish Red Crescent Society (TRCS) in Ankara. This role focuses on strengthening disaster response, preparedness, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and community resilience capacities. The Project Manager will lead the overall management, coordination, planning, monitoring, and reporting of IFRC-funded projects. Key responsibilities include developing implementation plans, budgets, and procurement strategies; coordinating with TRCS, IFRC, and donors; and ensuring compliance with donor agreements. The role involves significant stakeholder engagement, facilitating collaboration across departments, and organizing technical meetings. The incumbent will also oversee Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (PMER) activities, including baseline assessments and data analysis, to generate evidence-based recommendations. Additionally, the position requires preparing high-quality donor reports and translating technical information into clear narratives. The Project Manager will provide technical support to TRCS teams to strengthen institutional capacities in DRR and anticipatory action. The role demands strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication abilities in English. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools is required. The position is linked to the project duration, may be extended, and involves frequent travel within Türkiye and occasional travel abroad.
Closes 7/22/2026
Top organisations
- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies2
- United Nations Development Programme1
- World Food Programme1
Top countries
- Türkiye4
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