Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Turkey
This project is funded
by the European Union.
Technical Assistance to the Civil Society Organisations 2 (TACSO 2) from the IPA
Beneficiaries
EuropeAid/133642/C/SER/Multi
TERM OF REFERENCE
One Junior Short Term Expert (STE)
For
Support to CSO Help Desk and Technical Assistance
and Assistance with Administrative Tasks
Background of the assignment
The general objective of the project Technical Assistance to the Civil Society Organisations 2 (TACSO 2) from
the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) Beneficiaries 2 is to strengthen civil society within a
participative democracy, to stimulate a civil society-friendly ‘environment’ and culture, as well as the general
objective to strengthen the overall capacities and accountability of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) within
the IPA beneficiaries and to guarantee the quality of services of CSOs and a sustainable role of CSOs in the
democratic process.
The main purposes of the project are to:
 increase and improve the capacity and actions of CSOs; and
 improve the democratic role of CSOs
TACSO National Office in Turkey is responsible for operating a help desk, where they provide technical
assistance on request-bases to CSOs and civil initiatives, along with more structured supports for improving
capabilities of CSOs and civil initiatives for participation in decision making processes.
TACSO Turkey aims to enhance its services to CSOs with a support from a junior expert; specifically those via
help desk and direct TA.
Scope of the assignment:
The junior short-term expert will provide assistance to the TACSO Turkey team (TAT) with regards to
providing assistance in help desk activities, direct technical assistance activities, organization of direct
support activities, as well as providing general support in administrative tasks of TAT.
The Expert is expected to spend at least 8 hours on weekly bases at TACSO Turkey Office in Ankara.
The schedule for office hours shall be coordinated and agreed with TAT.
The Expert shall be resident in Ankara and shall be available for travel in country if required.
Activities to be carried out:
- Providing supports to TACSO TAT on direct technical assistance activities and help desk supports.
TACSO Turkey Office • Çığır Sokak 92/17 Tunalı Hilmi Kavaklıdere • 06690 Ankara
• t: +90 312 426 4451 • e-mail: info.tr@tacso.org
This project is funded
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Technical Assistance for
by the European Union.
Civil Society Organisations
Turkey
Support to organization of all TACSO events’ information documents (training participants lists,
Technical assistance registries, contact sheets, help desk applicants etc.) to provide input for
information management system as well as data registrations to TACSO Turkey Database.
Support to administrative activities required in consultation with TACSO team such as:
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Providing translation of Turkish-English and English Turkish texts
Drafting and/or editing texts for web site or communication materials on request of TAT
Providing support on proofreading/ editing of regular reports/ documents in accordance with
requirements of TAT
Providing support on logistical and organizational matters for technical assistance to CSOs
Research on any additional subject in accordance with requirements of TAT
Providing support on keeping meeting minutes when required.
Supporting document management and supporting RA/AFO on such requirements
Supporting the TAT on daily requirements for office maintenance; including acting as first
point of meet &greet.
Deliverables/results
By the end of the assignment, the STE should have finalized or delivered:
Support services to TACSO Turkey works for capacity building of CSOs
Location of assignment
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Ankara (travel to other provinces of Turkey might be required depending on the needs of TAT)
Duration and timing of the assignment
The assignment is planned to take place during the following period for a total of 18 working days.
The task will be carried out in timeframe and detailed scope agreed with TAT Turkey.
The work is planned to take place between 28 October 2013 and 30 June 2014.
Profile of the STE:
We are looking for a Junior STE, a qualification that corresponds to 3-5 years of professional experience
specified below for the task. Senior experts with a professional experience over 8+ years will not be
qualified for this task:
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University degree, preferably advanced degree on social sciences will be required.
Previous experience t least 6 months of a similar task will be required
Previous experience of English-Turkish (and vice versa) translation is required
Familiarity with EU projects and capacity building of civil society will be an asset
Minimum 3 years of professional working experience required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
High attention to detail, ability and flexibility to respond to urgent requirements is essential
Good command of written and spoken Turkish and English is required.
Good command of computer skills, especially experience with Microsoft Excel.
TACSO Turkey Office • Çığır Sokak 92/17 Tunalı Hilmi Kavaklıdere • 06690 Ankara
• t: +90 312 426 4451 • e-mail: info.tr@tacso.org
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Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Turkey
Familiarity with database
and similar data collection tools maintenance is an asset
This project is funded
by the European Union.
Applicants must be independent and free from any conflict of interest. Note that civil servants and other
staff of a beneficiary public administration may not be recruited as STE unless to prior written approval has
been obtained from Contracting Authority.
Monitoring and evaluation of the STE
STE will report to RA/AFO on weekly basis for progress of work.
The activity will be monitored by RA/AFO.
The STE will submit her/his timesheet to RA/AFO/TL for approval before monthly remuneration.
Application
Applications must be in English and entail the following:
 Letter of intent and availability:
○ The letter shall highlight relevant experience providing refence to ToR . Please note that it is
expected to provide relevancy of experience and ToR in LoI.
○ The letter must include fee requirements of STE.
○ The letter shall indicate motivation to apply for the call.
 An up to date CV that corresponds to ToR
 Contact information of 3 references
 Applications that fail to provide above-mentioned information will be ineligible for evaluation.
 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The application enclosing above documents should be sent not later than 17:00 hrs, 25 October 2013 by
email to TACSO Turkey TAT at info.tr@tacso.org.
Please note that in case of absence of any necessary information above, the application will not be further
evaluated. Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.
TACSO Turkey Office • Çığır Sokak 92/17 Tunalı Hilmi Kavaklıdere • 06690 Ankara
• t: +90 312 426 4451 • e-mail: info.tr@tacso.org