Program Assistant - Turkish Fulbright Commission

About the role

The Turkish Fulbright Commission is looking for a Program Assistant to support the administration and implementation of its grant programs. The position is based in Ankara.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Program Officer with all administrative tasks
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of all grant programs run by the Commission
• Prepare internal reports, statistical charts and presentations when needed
• Handle correspondence mainly by telephone, email and other online channels, responding to requests and inquiries from applicants and grantees
• Collect applications, enter data, maintain files and databases for grantees

Required profile

• Minimum university degree
• 3 or more years of administrative-level experience in an office environment (desirable but not strongly preferred)
• Advanced level in both Turkish and English
• No military obligation for male candidates

Required skills

• Advanced computer skills, especially Microsoft Office
• Organizational, reporting, planning and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Attention to detail and accuracy under deadlines