CARE Turkey is looking to hire a long-term emergency team leader and/or program managers to run its growing urban refugee program while developing longer-term programs to position CARE’s urban refugee response for the future. The Emergency Team Leader will lead the establishment and management of any refugee emergency responses in southern Turkey in coordination with the CARE Turkey Team. S/he will be responsible for the quality and effectiveness of CARE’s emergency response while also helping consolidate CARE Turkey’s refugee program for the future.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Emergency Project Management and Implementation
• General Management and Leadership
• Assessment, Program Design and Planning
• Human Resources
• Public Relations/Media/Information Management
• Safety and Security
• Program Support/Finance

The requirements include:

· Minimum of 5 years humanitarian aid experience in complex disasters.

· High level of all aspects of managerial experience, including managing multi-million dollar budgets.

· Experience in complex decision making and leading a multi-disciplinary, multinational team under difficult circumstances.

· The highest level of expertise in representation and negotiation with governments and donors.

· Strong understanding of the humanitarian emergency operating context, including Sphere, the humanitarian system, donors, security, civil military liaison and program management.

Location and Accompaniment Status

This position will be based in southern Turkey, most likely Gaziantep or Şanliurfa. This posting is currently classified as unaccompanied, though the country office regularly reviews this status.

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

CARE USA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.