Assistant Project Manager, Technical Assistance for Istanbul SUMP Stage II: Implementation Plan

Title: Assistant Project Manager

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Period of Assignment: as soon as possible – 31.08.2026

Location: İstanbul

Project: Technical Assistance for Istanbul SUMP Stage II: Implementation Plan

Technical Assistance for Istanbul SUMP Stage II: Implementation Plan

lstanbul SUMP Stage II is intended to conduct analysis of the current mobility and transport situation, develop an activity-based transport model, elaborate policies, actions to be implemented and prepare a project pipeline for SUMP concerning mainly but not exclusively transport systems in accordance with the lstanbul SUMP Stage I, which has been developed taking into consideration following principles: Sustainable mobility – providing more accessibility with sustainable transport modes; Integration of all transport modes — making use of multi-modal transportation solutions; Promoting non-motorized transport – walking and cycling; Securing cooperation between institutional units and providing capacity building where needed; Involving citizens and stakeholders and underrepresented groups; Defining long-term vision and clear SUMP implementation plan through core projects; Monitoring and evaluation that secures efficient implementation and makes the project implementation safe.

A. Main Activities

• Supporting the Project Manager in supervising the TAT
• Supporting the Key Experts and other experts in carrying out project activities
• Monitoring and coordinating all team members to keep workflow on track and following up the tasks and deadlines of team members
• Supporting the Key Experts in overseeing approval and progress workflows and supervising external partners (sub-contractors) to ensure alignment with the project’s objectives and timeline
• Supporting the Key Experts in reviewing pilot project deliveries by outsourced companies and supervising their compliance with the project’s practical, budgetary, legislative, and technical requirements
• Assist in managing project resources, guaranteeing quality assurance, and supporting TAT in meeting all the technical and administrative obligations towards the Contracting Authority
• Supporting the coordination of project activities and events with Office Manager/Finance Assistant.
• Supporting carrying out specific research, design and planning tasks which are required for the implementation of the project,
• Carrying out specific tasks in connection with knowledge management for the project,
• Supporting the project team in coordinating and completing in-house production and delivery of project outputs

B. Required qualifications, competencies and experience 

Education/Qualifications

• University degree in business administration or other relevant field e.g. in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture.
• MSc degree in a relevant field is desirable.

Professional experience

• At least 2 years’ professional experience in a comparable position
• 2 years professional experience with international (EU, US, etc.) and public projects will be an asset.

Other knowledge, additional competencies

• Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Good management, time management, and organisational skills
• Ability to work proactively and independently
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Native in Turkish, fluent in English and demonstrated competency in written English and knowledge of German language is an asset
• Proficiency in design and visualization software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS and Adobe Photoshop will be an asset

Applications:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply through our Job Portal Job opportunities | Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (giz-jobs.com) by filling in the digital application form as well as submitting their CV in GIZ Turkey’s format, university diplomas (BA/ BSc, MA/ MSc, PhD) and a Cover Letter in English, stating their qualifications and previous professional experiences.

The deadline for application is the 12th of November, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion. GIZ is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for the position.

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