Junior Consultant: Project Management Talent Pool Application (Ref: 042526)

This is a contract-based remote role for a Junior Consultant – Project Management Talent Pool Application at Kaya Development.

In this position, the Junior Consultant will support project coordination, research, reporting, and analysis across current and future consultancy assignments. Daily tasks may include assisting with project planning, tracking deliverables, preparing meeting notes and reports, supporting stakeholder communication, conducting desk research, contributing to proposal or strategy development, and helping ensure that project activities are delivered on time and in line with client expectations.

The role is suitable for early-career professionals who are interested in gaining experience in project management, consultancy, development projects, research, and institutional support services within a growing international consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project planning, coordination, and follow-up activities

• Assist in preparing reports, concept notes, presentations, meeting minutes, and project documents

• Conduct desk research, stakeholder mapping, and basic data analysis

• Support communication with clients, partners, consultants, and project stakeholders

• Track project deliverables, timelines, and action points

• Contribute to proposal development, strategic planning, and institutional consultancy assignments

• Support monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and learning-related tasks when required

• Contribute to the smooth delivery of project-based assignments in line with client expectations

Preferred Candidate Profile

Kaya Development is looking for candidates who are curious, reliable, detail-oriented, and willing to learn in a fast-paced consultancy environment. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working remotely, following deadlines, communicating professionally, and supporting multiple project tasks at the same time.

Candidates with an interest in international development, project management, public sector reform, institutional capacity building, humanitarian and development programming, monitoring and evaluation, or private sector engagement are strongly encouraged to apply.

Languages and Technical Skills

• Excellent command of English is strongly preferred

• Knowledge of Turkish is preferred

• Knowledge of Spanish, German, French, or Italian is an asset

• Good command of Microsoft Office tools, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Familiarity with online collaboration tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Trello, Notion, or similar platforms is an advantage

• Basic knowledge of data visualization, monitoring tools, or AI-supported productivity tools is a plus

Work Authorization, Visa, Tax, and Insurance Responsibilities

Kaya Development’s consultancy assignments may be carried out remotely or in connection with projects implemented in Türkiye, Europe, or other locations, depending on project needs and client requirements.

Candidates are responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary legal right to work, provide services, or undertake consultancy assignments in the country where the assignment is performed or legally associated. These requirements may vary depending on the project location, assignment type, contract modality, and applicable local regulations.

Kaya Development does not provide visa sponsorship, work permit sponsorship, relocation sponsorship, or immigration-related sponsorship for this Talent Pool or for project-based consultancy assignments, unless otherwise explicitly stated in a specific future vacancy announcement or contract.

For independent consultancy, freelance, or service-based contracts, selected consultants are responsible for fulfilling their own tax, social security, insurance, invoicing, and other statutory obligations in their country of residence, tax residency, or the country where services are legally provided, unless otherwise required by applicable law or expressly agreed in the contract.

The final contract type, assignment conditions, payment terms, and legal requirements will be determined separately for each project-based opportunity.

What Kaya Development Offers

• Opportunity to be considered for future national and international consultancy assignments

• Exposure to project management, development consulting, research, reporting, and institutional support work

• Possibility to contribute to projects involving international organizations, public institutions, private sector actors, and development partners

• Remote and flexible project-based working arrangements, depending on assignment needs

• A professional learning environment within a growing international consultancy company

• Opportunity to be part of Kaya Development’s future international expansion process

Important Note on Talent Pool Applications

This announcement is for Kaya Development’s Talent Pool and does not necessarily refer to an immediate vacancy. Applications and CVs submitted under this posting will be retained in Kaya Development’s recruitment database for future project-based opportunities, consultancy assignments, and international expansion-related initiatives.

If an applicant’s profile matches the requirements of a current or future project, Kaya Development may contact the applicant to share further details about the relevant role, assignment scope, selection process, contractual conditions, and any applicable work authorization requirements.

By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge that their CV and application information may be reviewed for suitable current or future opportunities within Kaya Development, in line with applicable data protection and confidentiality principles.

Candidate Data and Talent Pool Notice

Candidates’ CVs and application information may be stored in Kaya Development’s recruitment database and electronic systems for a period of up to one year from the date of application, unless deletion is requested earlier in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

Candidate data will be used only for recruitment, talent pool management, candidate evaluation, and communication regarding suitable current or future project-based opportunities. At the end of the retention period, candidate information may be deleted, anonymized, or renewed with the candidate’s consent, where applicable.

No Fee Recruitment Notice

Kaya Development does not request or accept any payment from candidates at any stage of the application, interview, talent pool registration, selection, contracting, consultancy, or employment process.

Candidates should not make any payment to individuals or third parties claiming to represent Kaya Development for job applications, interview arrangements, candidate registration, employment placement, consultancy opportunities, or any related recruitment purpose.

All official communication regarding recruitment and consultancy opportunities will be made through Kaya Development’s authorized communication channels.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kaya Development values diversity, professionalism, and equal opportunity. Applications are welcome from candidates of different backgrounds, disciplines, and locations who are interested in contributing to high-quality consultancy and project management work.

Safeguarding, Ethics and Zero Tolerance Policy

Kaya Development is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics, integrity, safeguarding, and professional conduct across all its assignments, partnerships, and consultancy activities.

Kaya Development has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, child labour, child abuse, discrimination, harassment, fraud, corruption, retaliation, and any form of unethical or abusive conduct.

All candidates, consultants, employees, representatives, and service providers engaged with Kaya Development are expected to act in line with safeguarding principles, child protection standards, human rights, non-discrimination, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

Selected candidates may be required to comply with Kaya Development’s internal policies, code of conduct, safeguarding requirements, confidentiality obligations, and client-specific ethical standards, depending on the nature of the assignment.

Kaya Development reserves the right to take appropriate action, including termination of engagement or removal from the talent pool, if any conduct is found to be inconsistent with these principles.