EMBARQ - The World Resources Institute Center for Sustainable Transport, which heads a global sustainable transport network, is seeking a transportation engineer for its Center for Sustainable Transport in Turkey (SUM-Türkiye). The successful candidate will report to the SUM-Türkiye Director, and will be responsible for managing the sustainable urban transport projects including non-motorized transport, public transport (including bus rapid transit), transport and climate change, clean vehicles and vehicle technologies in Turkey.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Lead the Value Assurance Review process.
• Manage the relationship with the Municipality and all other relevant organizations (including the engineering company) involved in the development and implementation of sustainable urban transports.
• Manage and develop work plans and timelines for sustainable urban transport projects
• Identify required resources for the sustainable urban transport projects;
  -Draft terms of references (TORs and CTRs) for EMBARQ’s sub-grantees, consultants, and other contributing experts or partners for SUM-Türkiye.
  -Develop and manage the Turkey sustainable urban transport budget and program plans.
  -Provide technical input into the development of the sustainable urban transport projects.

INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS

• Organize, facilitate and/or attend events that are relevant to EMBARQ’s sustainable urban transport program in Turkey.
• Assist in the development of sustainable urban transport tools that could be applicable city and regional partners.
• Write and review reports and evaluations on Turkey sustainable urban transport activities and projects, coordinating with Turkey Program Director and EMBARQ’s core staff, based in Washington, D.C.

FUNDRAISING

• Contribute to the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy to ensure successful implementation of SUM-Türkiye’s transport projects.
• Draft proposals for strategic partnership with potential donors to fund transport projects; manage follow-up and follow-through.
• Identify and contact potential funding organizations and partners to discuss opportunities for collaboration on transport projects.
• Contribute to reports for SUM-Türkiye donors.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as subject matter expert of Sustainable Urban Transport for the EMBARQ global network.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY COMPETENCIES:

The position requires someone with some or all of the following qualifications:

• Completed MS degree in transportation engineering/planning
• Experience in transportation engineering, transportation planning, project management, and or public finance
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and the Internet. Capability to learn and use software applications for transportation planning and engineering used by EMBARQ and WRI
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Turkish. Must be fluent in Turkish / possess bilingual fluency in Turkish and English.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Commitment to EMBARQ’s mission as well as WRI’s mission and values.

ABOUT EMBARQ: The EMBARQ global network catalyzes environmentally and financially sustainable transport solutions to improve quality of life in cities. Since 2002, the network has grown to include five Centers for Sustainable Transport, located in Mexico, Brazil, India, Turkey and the Andean Region, that work together with local transport authorities to reduce pollution, improve public health, and create safe, accessible and attractive urban public spaces. The network employs more than 60 experts in fields ranging from architecture to air quality management; geography to journalism; and sociology to civil and transport engineering.

ABOUT WRI: WRI is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people’s lives.

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