Policy Coordinator – Crisis and Resilience
Quick answer
The UNDP is hiring an Istanbul-based Policy Coordinator – Crisis and Resilience to lead project portfolios and research initiatives supporting crisis response and private sector engagement in fragile contexts.
- Role
- Policy Coordinator – Crisis and Resilience
- Organization
- UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)
- Location
- Istanbul, Türkiye
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Policy Coordinator – Crisis and Resilience will lead and manage the portfolio of projects under the UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD). The role involves overseeing research activities in fragile and conflict-affected regions, designing knowledge management tools, and facilitating partnerships with public and private stakeholders. The successful candidate will provide technical oversight and capacity building to team members while ensuring project alignment with international development goals.
What you'll do
- Lead the development and implementation of the Crisis and Resilience portfolio workplan.
- Oversee high-quality research activities including data collection and analytical reporting.
- Manage partnerships with government, UN agencies, NGOs, and private sector donors.
- Design and oversee knowledge management tools and AI-assisted research platforms.
- Supervise staff and facilitate capacity building within the portfolio team.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Economics, or Data Science.
- Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience with a Master's degree (or 4 years with a Bachelor's).
- Proven experience in programme design and technical support in fragile/conflict-affected countries.
- Excellent command of the English language with proven policy writing skills.
- Experience in managing multi-stakeholder research and digital data collection systems.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this role remote or based in an office?
This position is based at the UNDP ICPSD center in Istanbul, Türkiye.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the core educational requirements?
Applicants require an advanced university degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.
How do I know if I am eligible to apply?
Candidates must review the tiered application process mentioned in the vacancy to ensure they meet the specific contract and status requirements for UNDP personnel.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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