We are looking for an 'Project Specialist' to join our team at Sabancı University Istanbul International Center for Energy and Climate (IICEC).

Sabancı University IICEC is a well-recognized and growing energy and climate center in Istanbul. IICEC conducts independent, objective, and quality energy policy and market research and has a unique convening power providing a distinguished platform towards a more sustainable energy future. Working closely with policy-makers, regulators, energy investors, market players, research organizations, and the wider energy community including energy consumers and technology providers, IICEC is committed to contributing to secure, efficient, competitive, and technology-driven development of the energy sector while addressing local, regional and global energy and climate challenges and opportunities.

Qualifications: 

• 7 to 10 years of experience in administrative affairs and stakeholder relations

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in relevant disciplines

• Excellent command of Turkish and a good command of English

• Interest in energy and climate matters

• Demonstrated experience in organizing events

• Demonstrated graphic design skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of social media

• Excellent command of MS Office programs and relevant IT issues

• Strong communication skills as demonstrated by past work

• Strong sense of responsibility and a high desire to achieve a given job, with the ability to take initiative when necessary

• Strong teamwork and organizational skills

• Detail-oriented with strong reporting skills

Job Description (Scope of Work):

• Assist the IICEC Coordinator in organizing all IICEC events, including conferences, seminars, webinars, workshops, Board of Directors meetings, and special invitations

• Coordinate IICEC's communication processes in collaboration with the University Corporate Communications unit and the agency(ies) IICEC is working with; ensure effective communication with the IICEC target audience before, during, and after events

• Regularly create content for IICEC social media accounts (Twitter & LinkedIn) and prepare periodic social media analysis reports

• Manage the IICEC website

• Design visuals, prepare drafts, and edit IICEC products such as the IICEC Newsletter, NewsRoundUp, Research Review, Activity Report, etc.

• Ensure timely information flow, manage the IICEC calendar, and coordinate meetings and appointments

• Track membership agreement processes and payments, manage budget processes, take responsibility for monitoring IICEC expenditures, match/synchronize and track SAT forms and invoices, and manage procurement and tender processes

• Continuously update and develop IICEC contact lists

• Perform periodic archive organization: maintain internal records, and update and organize electronic and other archives

• Provide support for other miscellaneous tasks as needed 

This position will be working with a fixed-term contract and is based in Minerva Palace, Karaköy.

Sabancı University is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment in education and employment. The University respects all individuals without any discrimination of gender, religion, national and ethnic origin, race, color, physical disability, physical appearance, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, age, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational, admission and employment policies, and its scholarship and university-sponsored programs.