Vocational Training and Labour Market Assistant

Job Title: Vocational Training and Labour Market Assistant

Application Deadline: 18 February 2026

 

Are you looking for a meaningful job where you can invest your skills, passion, and time in an impactful way? Do you want to work for an organization that is dynamic, goal-driven, and dedicated to making a difference? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!

As one of Germany’s largest and most respected private organizations in development cooperation and humanitarian aid, we are committed to driving positive change. We operate  independently from religious and political influences, ensuring that our actions are always guided by strong ethical principles. Through embracing innovation we strive to become a data-mature, human-driven organization that continuously improves the way we work.

Our vision: “Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet.” Join us in creating a world where everyone has access to food while ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. If you are ready to make an impact, we look forward to receiving your application!

 

Vocational Training and Labour Market Assistant* 

in Hatay (Antakya) 

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of 10 months. Employment location will be Hatay, Türkiye. The position is paid according to SG4.

 

Your responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Project, Project Officer, and the Vocational Training and Labour Market Officer in the Hatay office, the Vocational Training and Labour Market Assistant will work closely with internal and external stakeholders of the project and ensure the soft skill, technical trainings are smoothly implemented. The Vocational Training and Labour Market Assistant will be supporting the Vocational Training and Labour Market Officer and the field team while conducting the activities in the relevant sectors (Livelihood, designing and rolling out youth initiatives) and ensure smooth implementation, close follow up and accountability to affected population. The tasks of the Vocational Training and Labour Market Assistant shall be:

 

• Support the implementation of Livelihood related activities, and youth initiatives and ensure adherent follow up on work plan.
• Coordinate and follow-up with relevant stakeholders (internal departments and external stakeholders) on daily basis.
• Ensure close coordination with the liaison and security FPs, and relevant authorities.
• Support the reporting and documentation of the project on regular basis and in alignment with Welthungerhilfe and donor regulations.
• Support the administrative side of the project in Hatay Office.
• Work with the field team and MEAL department to follow up on documentation and monthly IPTT.
• Represent WHH in the UN clusters (ERL, LI, CwG) and relevant working groups and ensure attending strategic meeting when requested.
• Ensure submission of reports on time.
• Support in developing technical SoP in relevant sectoral areas of Early Recovery, Livelihoods.
• Conduct regular visits to the project implementation areas in the field.
• Prepare weekly plans, report them to the focal point of the project, liaison and security FPs.
• Support with supervising other activities especially in terms of labor mediation for Turkish and Syrian youth.

In Addition to the above, the Vocational Training and Labour Market Assistant might be asked to carry out other duties requested by supervisor or line manager as needed.

 

Your profile

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications;

• Education: At least B.A Degree required.
• Experience:

• • A minimum of 1 year of experience in vocational training and labour market mediation.

• Language: Turkish language skills are required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience:

• • Previous experience working in the Hatay is an advantage.

• • Experience in security/crisis management

• Language: Arabic and / or English skills are an advantage.
• Skills:

• • Ability to work in a multinational team.

• • Very good skills in MS office

• • High level of mental and physical resilience and readiness to travel to areas with volatile local conditions.

• • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• • Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations.

• • Ability to build a network, initiate the work and work in a team under pressure.

The Vocational Training and Labour Market Assistant will be obliged to maintain confidentiality regarding all information obtained in the course of his/her work during the employment at Welthungerhilfe and thereafter.

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale.

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by February 18, 2026. The recruitment process will be conducted on a rolling basis due to the urgency of the post. Your contact person is Zehra Aygul. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.

*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.

 

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