Turkey Program Director

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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 100 experts in fields ranging from architecture to air quality management; geography to journalism; and sociology to civil and transport engineering. The Center for Sustainable Transport in Turkey (EMBARQ-Turkey) is a member of the EMBARQ Network, a program of the World Resources Institute, an environmental think tank in Washington, D.C.

Based in Istanbul, EMBARQ-Turkey began its activities in 2005 with the goal of delivering sustainable transport solutions to Turkish cities. Its efforts have centered on improving air quality and reducing travel times by promoting mass transit. EMBARQ-Turkey has completed Istanbul’s first emissions inventory and has provided technical advice to the city on its new Bus Rapid Transit system, Metrobus.

Responsibilities:

The Turkey director is responsible for all aspects of leading and managing EMBARQ-Turkey. Primary results expected of the director include:

(a) delivering a strong institution,
(b) delivering outcomes, and
(c) leveraging funds or other external resources.

Particular responsibilities, whether directly performed or delegated, include board relations; mission and value alignment; strategy, program, and business development and management; delivery of high-quality technical expertise; external relations; senior staff management; facilities; relations and collaboration with the EMBARQ Network; and generally all aspects of EMBARQ-Turkey operations.

This position reports to the EMBARQ Acting Director/Chief Operating Officer in the near-term, and eventually reports to the EMBARQ-Turkey board of directors. The Turkey program director is part of the senior management team within the EMBARQ Network and is responsible to both contribute toward, and ensure EMBARQ-Turkey’s alignment and integration with, the EMBARQ vision, mission, values, global strategy, and business model. The Director also identifies synergy opportunities with other regions and ensures these are realized.

As a senior member of the EMBARQ team, the director will bring new experience, ideas, innovation and creativity that will strengthen the whole EMBARQ Network. The Turkey Program Director will be EMBARQ’s lead in Turkey on urban transport planning and policy.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in similar roles gained in non-profit organizations, government institutions or private sector (government relations)
• Fluency in Turkish
• Permanent Residency to live in Turkey
• Experience in and the ability to scale up operations in-country
• Highly qualified, effectively networked executive to engage with the municipalities and government stakeholders on a regular basis
• Strong evidence of influencing government stakeholders in cities within Turkey, and well-connected to local government (preferred)
• Extensive understanding of sustainability in terms of transportation and cities
• Transport background and expertise would be an asset
• Credible, reliable and visionary personality coupled with professional presence
• Highly organized and structured in approach to communications.
• Sharp intellect, ability to think creatively, develop ideas and add value; possessing the drive to push initiatives through
• Well-developed team building and team management skills; inquisitive and energetic leader, who is able to inspire others
• Ethical, reputable, self-motivated, presentable.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong strategic thinking and execution skills
• A graduate degree in a related field from a reputable university