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IOM - UN MigrationNational Programme Officer (Migration, Environment, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction
Jun. 2023Ankara, Turkey
IOM - UN MigrationProject Development and Reporting Officer
Apr. 2022 - Aug. 2023Ankara, Turkey
Yolda InitiativeProgramme Officer - Nature and Culture
Feb. 2022 - Apr. 2022Ankara, Turkey
FAOProgramme Support and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Jan. 2021 - Feb. 2022TurkeyProviding technical inputs forMinisterial level meeting briefings and GEF and IPA III project designs on climate change, agriculture, natural resource management and fisheries Developing projects on climate change adaptation, nature-based solutions, natural resources management, fisheries and sustainable agriculture Building new partnerships and resource mobilization Managing inter-agency cooperation Member of Climate Change Action Task Team on behalf of FAO (special task team formed within the UN system to assist the Government of Turkey during and after COP 26) Member of various UN Joint Results Working Groups on behalf of FAO including (i) RG 1 on Social Inclusion; (ii) RG 2 on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment; (iii) RG 3 on Migration and International Protection; and (iv) RG 4 on Inclusive Sustainable Growth and Environment Monitoring and Evaluation: - Monitoring progress for the achievement of FAO Country Programming Framework targets - Monitoring progress in UTF projects on Bolaman and Çekerek Basins Rehabilitation Projects - Member of UN Joint Work Plan Monitoring Group - Monitoring of Indicator 3.4 of the UN Covid-19 Socio-economic Impact Assessment Other Duties: - Preparing and writing speeches and presentations on agricultural biodiversity, urban biodiversity and ecosystem services for special days and events - Writing op-eds and articles for various media organs on behalf of FAO Turkey Representative - Attending workshops and meetings on behalf of FAO Turkey Representative - Attending panels as a panelist when invited such as “Youth in Action for Climate Change”
Nature Conservation CentreBusiness and Biodiversity Officer / Project Manager
Dec. 2016 - Feb. 2022Ankara, TurkeyManagement and implementation of projects in the fields of climate change, climate change adaptation, climate change and women, environmental impact assessment, biodiversity, biodiversity conservation in mine sites, plastic pollution and recycling. Preparation of projects in the fields of biodiversity impact assessments for the private sector and climate-friendly agricultural practices. Project preparation contribution in the fields of afforestation, climate-friendly agriculture, LULUCF and sustainable cities. Other duties: - DKM liaison person for Climate Action Network Europe (CAN Europe) - DKM liaison person for Turkey National Climate Network - DKM liaison person for Sustainable Development Goals - DKM liaison person for IUCN - Member of the former Ministry of Development’s Special Expertise Commission on Natural Resources for the 11th National Development Plan - regular trainings on the impacts of climate change to Bilkent University and Middle East Technical University - Team Leader of DKM’s social media team - Conducting international literature reviews for best practices
UNDP TürkiyeProgrammatic Partnerships Associate
Jul. 2014 - Sep. 2015Ankara, TurkeyDuties include: • Guiding the Government of Turkey in following up its commitments to the UN Secretary General’s Initiative on Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) • Developing new GEF project proposals specifically in the area of energy efficiency • Following up on existing and developing new partnerships through projects, initiatives, Memorandum of Understandings and Protocols • Facilitating Turkey’s South-South Cooperation efforts • Organizing international technical study missions in the context of South-South Cooperation. Missions to date include Myanmar (local governance) and Algeria (regional and rural development) • Assisting the smooth implementation of ongoing energy efficiency projects (energy efficiency in buildings, industry and appliances)
UNDP TürkiyeProgramme Assistant
Aug. 2011 - Jul. 2014Ankara, TurkeyDuties include: • Supporting the smooth implementation and follow-up of all ongoing projects varying under the topics of climate change, disaster risk reduction, water, energy efficiency, forestry and sustainable forest management, chemicals, marine protection and sustainable development as well as in the pipeline project topics of sustainable forest management, chemicals and sustainable development • Acting as the gender focal point for the UNDP Environment and Sustainable Development Portfolio • Organizing international technical missions to and from Turkey under the framework of South-South Cooperation. Missions up to date include the Komi Republic, Russian Federation, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Iraq, Azerbaijan and Iran under the fields of sustainable forest management and climate change, sustainable transport, energy efficiency, alternative and renewable energies and disaster risk management. • Organizing large-scale national and international conferences and training programmes (Sustainable Energy for All Regional Conference 2014, Global Human Development Forum 2012, Post-2015 National Consultation Dialogue, GARD, UNEP/MAP report launch under the Barcelona Convention and many more) • Ensuring coordination among experts & ensuring that their results are delivered • Preparing reports needed by the Environment and Sustainable Development Portfolio • Preparing speeches for the UNDP Resident Representative and Deputy Resident Representative, presentations and information notes • Delivering presentations/speeches on behalf of the Environment and Sustainable Development Portfolio • Carrying out partnership negotiations with potential stakeholders specifically in the fields of disaster risk reduction, sustainable forest management and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) • Contributing to project proposal preparations • Gender focal point of the Environment and Sustainable Development Programme under UNDP Turkey
UNDP TürkiyeUN Joint Programme Assistant
Oct. 2008 - Aug. 2011Ankara, TurkeyDuties include: • Preparing quarterly, bi-annual and annual progress reports regarding the activities of the Joint Programme • Contribution to the preparation of several policy documents such as the National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment etc. • Ensuring synergy with related partners and projects • Facilitating studies and working groups between stakeholders and consultants • Conducting climate change related research and the preparation and translation of documents and reports as well as assisting in the preparation of speeches and presentations • Ensuring smooth communication among stakeholders • Gender focal point on behalf of the Joint Programme in the Gender Equality Community of Practice
UNDP TürkiyeCommunications Assistant
Jan. 2007 - Oct. 2008- Preparation of monthly political reports - Preparing the monthly UNDP newsletter: writing and editing articles and news for projects, translating articles and designing the newsletter - Updating and managing the UNDP Turkey website (increased UNDP Turkey’s website score from ‘0’ to ‘9’ out of a total of ‘10’ points in 2-3 months) - Assisting in the preparation of the 2007 National Human Development Report on Youth in Turkey: conducting research, deciphering interviews and editing the report etc. - Writing and distributing press releases - Being a contact person for public enquiries
British Embassy TurkeyProgramme Assistant
Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2007Ankara, TurkeyAmbassador Protocol Secretary / Translator / Interpreter, Information Officer, EU Presidency Assistant, Database Project Officer, Management Assistant. Duties include: - Interpretation for the Ambassador, Chancery staff and high level visitors from the UK at bilateral meetings, conferences, press meetings, receptions and accompanying them on official visits around Turkey - Accompanying Prince Charles to Gelibolu, Çanakkale during the 90th anniversary of the Anzac commemorations and translating for His Royal Highness - Organising EU meetings under UK’s EU presidency 2005 and visits around Turkey for EU delegation
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