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Plan InternationalEarly Childhood Education Specialist
Mar. 2023 - Sep. 2023Bangladesh, Cox’s Bazar
Plan InternationalEducation in Emergencies Specialist
Nov. 2022 - Feb. 2023Technical Support- Ukraine Response Hub- 2.Term
• To identify gaps and priorities for Plan's response in Moldova.
• To support national partners and work collaboratively with
partners and based on Ukrainians children education, protection,
basic needs priorities, social cohesion.
• To support Plan’s local partners response to refugees from
Ukraine; to provide strategic guidance and day to day operational leadership to the teams of local partners; to assist the Plan team and local partners in the development of need assessments and contingency plans, and to ensure that those plans are carried out on the ground.
• To work on developing a context-appropriate education, child protection and basic needs strategy for Plan Moldova that emphasizes high-quality response outcomes and including suggestions for monitoring and quality.
• To oversee and support grant activities and provide technical backstopping.
• To support internal coordination among program teams, including business development, proposal development, finance HR, procurement, logistic to avoid bottlenecks and resolve operational issues on the front end.
• To represent the Plan in Inter-agency Refugee Education Working Group and in the Cross-Country Education Working Group, etc.
USAIDIDP Management Project Team Leader
Jun. 2022 - Oct. 2022Project location in Western UkraineUSAID Democratic Governance East Activity, IDP Team Management Int. Team Leader;
1. Supports up to 12 Local self-governments in creating a shared understanding of Basic and Minimum IDP management standards and practical application of the principles.
2. Supports up to 12 Local self-governments in acquiring skills on planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of actions within the framework of humanitarian assistance.
3. Supports to İmprove local governance processes and capacities.
Plan InternationalEducation in Emergencies Specialist
Mar. 2022 - May. 2022MoldovaEducation in Emergencies Specialist - Ukraine Response Hub 1.Term
• To support the Education Sector Rapid Needs Assessment in
Moldova.
• To oversee and support grant activities and provide technical
backstopping.
• To identify gaps and priorities for Plan's education response.
• To support national partners and work collaboratively with
partners and based on Ukrainians children education priorities.
• To adopt the INEE Social Emotional Learning and Psycho Social Support Training materials in Ukrainian children education in Moldova.
• To conduct the EiE Teachers Training in a. Social Emotional
Learning and Psychosocial Support (SEL-PSS), b. Learner Centered Learning Environment /Classroom Management, c. Learning Environment/School Based PSS training to deal with conflict affected children for administrators and teachers from the Municipality of Chisinau.
• To represent the Plan in Inter-agency Refugee Education Working Group and in the Cross-Country Education Working Group, etc.
NIER Ingegneria SpAOn Site Project Manager
Jul. 2019 - Dec. 2021Pilot Study on Business Continuity Plans (BCP) under the project for supporting Critical Infrastructure Resilience and Disaster-risk awareness. The client is AFAD, Turkey Disaster and Management Authority. The Implementation Partner is the World Bank. The Funder is GFDRR. Main Responsibilities: To provide consultancy and management services to NIER and AFAD in terms of - development of a Manual on Preparation and Implementation of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) will be developed and piloted in the selected organized industrial zones(OIZs) to roll-out at the national scale.
- development of a Training of Trainers (ToT) program will be delivered to AFAD experts and relevant sector experts.
NIRAS International ConsultingNon Key Expert
Jan. 2019 - Jul. 2019Ankara, TurkeyEuropeAid TA to the Republic of Turkey Prime Ministry Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) in strengthening the institutional capacity and improving the disaster and emergency management system
NIRAS International ConsultingNon Key Expert
Jan. 2019 - Jun. 2019Istanbul, Turkey
Plan International BangladeshJoint Rapid EiE and CPiE Need Assessment Consultant
Nov. 2017 - Jan. 2018Cox's BazarJoint Rapid EiE and CPiE Need Assessment Consultant
. Supported the Joint Rapid EiE and CPiE Need Assessment enumerators training.
. Joined/ Supported the Joint Rapid EiE and CPiE Need Assessment data collection in the field. . Carried out theJoint Rapid EiE and CPiE Need Assessment data analysis. . Drafted and finalised the JRNA report with the close consultation of the Child Protection and Education Sector Working Groups in Cox’s Bazar.
. Determined the scale of the education needs and protection risks for children affected by the Rohingya crisis.
. Examined barriers to access to services, and seek feedback from children and community members in how to address those barriers (ex: gender, ability, camp management, language, etc.).Secondary Data Reviews.
. Evaluated the current protective mechanisms and capacities within the Rohingya community to address child protection and education concerns. . Provided sufficient information to inform the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) for 2018. ---
Extended work- 2.phase
Worked for Plan International Cox's Bazar
. Conducted the introductory INEE MS and CP in Education in Emergencies Training for EiE and CP and Wash Team.
. Conducted a demonstration/ follow up training in the Temporary Learning Centers (TLCs) in Rohingya refugees camps.
Plan International EthiopiaEducation in Emergencies Specialist
May. 2017 - Aug. 2017Addis Ababa. Supported Education Cluster on the Belg (short rainy season) Assessment.
- Closely worked with Education Cluster Coordinator and Information ManagementCoordinator.
- Worked on the EiE Belg Assessment Data Collection pack.
- Joined/ conducted the EiE Belg Assessment in the Oromiyo Region. - Submitted the EiE Belg Assessment Report to the Education Cluster.
- Developed an EIE questionnaire for Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM).
- Conducted the MHM in EiE Assessment with secondary school girls and teachers, school managers.
- Submitted the MHM in EiE Assessment Report to the Education Cluster.
. Supported County Office on Gambella Refugees - education response
. Supported County Office - M&E Unit for developing a Community Participation Guidelines regarding CHS
Plan InternationalEducation in Emergencies Specialist
Dec. 2016 - Mar. 2017Kibondo, TanzaniaBurundian Refugee Crises - Support Plan Tanzania on Education Response in Kibondo
Nirengi Derneği-AssociationBoard Member
Nov. 2015Istanbul, Türkiye
Nirengi Derneği-AssociationBoard Member
Nov. 2015
Concern WorldwideEducation Manager
Nov. 2014 - Jun. 2015Sanliurfa, TurkeyTo assist the Concern Turkey programme to :
1. Negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of National Education in Sanliurfa Province, Turkey. 2. Agree modalities of implementation with UNICEF to ensure complementarity in approach.
3. Develop good working relations with all the Turkish authorities with responsibility for emergency response and education services in Turkey and Sanliufa and any other relevant actors. 4. Support the Concern Education team members establish the necessary working relationships and build their capacity and understanding in relation to education in emergencies methodologies.
Save the ChildrenTechnical Adviser on Conflict - Disaster Risk Reduction.
Aug. 2014 - Jan. 2015RamallahTechnical Adviser on Conflict - Disaster Risk Reduction.
The consultancy proposal covers the below topics based on the SC ToR: i. Preparation desk review_ the situation analysis; via a Situation Analysis Form and having a Skype discussion with SC Project focal point. ii. Contextualization of materials: in country for meetings with key informants/consultants, feedback on materials and combination/light revision development or modification of ToT tools, to support the delivery of ongoing skills building for school administrators, teachers, and Ministry personnel through the national education training institute (NIET).
iii. Development of Training of Trainers (ToT) tools: Develop, design and tailor the content of EEP & DRR training. iv. Delivery of the ToT to the NIET: up to 20 participants.
v. Knowledge and Practice (KAP) Finalization and Delivery of School-based KAP: The school-based pre and post KAPs, as baseline (and final) evaluation are finalized and KAP implementation is provided with involvement of key stakeholders.
vi. Write up the mission evaluation report
Concern WorldwideEducation in Emergencies Adviser
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2015
JICA Expert Team in AnkaraDRR Consultant & Facilitator
Jan. 2014 - Jun. 2014Ankara, TurkeyThe Project on Capacity Development toward Effective Disaster Risk Management in the Republic of Turkey
UNICEF TurkeyMonitoring&Evaluation(M&E) Expert to the Education in Emergencies
Aug. 2013 - Jan. 2014An important component of the Education in Emergency (EiE) programme in Turkey is training, support and coaching for Syrian teachers and teaching personnel. M&E is to ensure the quality of the programme and that to ensure the inclusion of the INEE standards.
UNICEF TurkeyDRR & EiE Consultant
Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2014
PEGEM Education Services Co.Consultant_ Hygiene Project for Schools
May. 2012 - Dec. 2012IstanbulStrategic Consulting, including business plan, dialogue with TR MoNE, dissemination strategy development, M&E.
INEE and MaviKalem SA&C AssociationSenior Consultant
Aug. 2011 - Dec. 2012Istanbul, TurkeyINEE MS Handbook Translation in Turkish & Advocacy Project
Sekkei Keikaku Inc.SubContractor for the Baseline and Awareness Survey on Disaster Prevention
Feb. 2011 - Feb. 2012Subcontractor for the School-Based Disaster Education Project In The Republic Of Turkey for The Baseline Survey And Awareness Survey On Disaster Prevention.
SUCSRConsultant
May. 2010 - Feb. 2011Consultant for Corporate Social Responsibility Consultant for The Responsibility Movement in Traffic Project
RiskREDNational Coordinator
Oct. 2009 - Jan. 2012Disaster Reduction Education Learning Management Project, which is funded by American Red Cross
Coalition for Global Schools SafetySchool Disaster Management Moderator
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2010Moderator
IOM-ankara staff trainingInstructor-Consultant
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2008Developed a capacity building training module for IOM Staff and Call Center Workers
Provention Consortium- Bogazici University,Center for Disaster Mangement (BU CENDIM)Project Coordinator - Europe Central Asia , Research for Action Grants
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009
OXFAM-MaviKalem Association, SPHERE Turkey ProjectProject Coordinator
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009Worked with Ministry of Health for advocating of SPHERE Project. Leaded the translation, adaptation and dissemination of SPHERE Project. Adapted and tailored the SPHERE ToT PPT to Turkey. Prepared the SPHERE Project Final Report.
MedAkademiLecturer
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2011
ISMEP_ Istanbul Seismic Risk Reduction & Earthquake Preparedness ProjectSocial Consultant
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2008
World Bank-Istanbul Governorship ISMEP ProjectSocial Consultant
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2008
Bogazici University, Part time lecturerLecturer
Feb. 2005 - May. 2015Organizational Safety and Security Management for Business Continuity
Bogazici University, Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research InstituteBasic Disaster Awareness Online Training Project Coordinator
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2006Developed E-Learning Basic Disaster Awareness Training module.
Worked with Turkish Ministry of Education
Bournemouth UniversityDisaster Management Course Participant
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2003
Bogazici University, Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research InstituteProject Coordinator, Disaster Preparedness Unit
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2005
ILO Ankaraproject coordinator
Jan. 1993 - Dec. 1995Director of Center for Children Working on the Streets
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