Citizens’ Assembly (Ca) is actively looking for a full time Advocacy/Publications Manager to be employed in a newly-started two year project, to start immediately.

The project focuses on supporting civic engagement and democratic governance on local/regional and macro level public policy processes, which are ongoing across three water basins in Turkey, the Meriç-Ergene, Marmara and Susurluk. It is funded by the European Union, under the framework of the Instrument for Pre-accession (IPA) Phase II.

The responsibilities and qualifications required of the Advocacy/Publications Manager are described below.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing project communications and an advocacy strategy, in collaboration with the project team and in consultation with stakeholders,
• Coordinating and implementing the project advocacy plan and organizing related activities,
• Organizing/conducting communications amongst parties involved in the project process,
• Managing the production and delivery of publications and other communication/information outputs,
• Coordinating media/communication services to be procured,
• Working in close coordination/cooperation with the Project Coordinator in the realization of project activities/outputs, and in project management and reporting.

Minimum qualifications:

• University degree,
• At least 3 years experience in a similar position (preferably with a CSO),
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills,
• Excellent command of Turkish and English,
• Excellent organization and reporting skills,
• Experience in advocacy strategy and associated material/publication development and delivery,
• Excellent knowledge of word processor, spreadsheets, presentation softwares

How to apply:
To apply, please send a CV in English with a letter of motivation (max. one-page) to [email protected] with “Advocacy/Publications Manager - Your Name” in the subject line.

Please note that in the case of a large number of applications, regrettably we will only be able to notify the shortlisted candidates.