GONCA SUDE KIVRAK
Ankara
Summary
Dedicated Project Associate at IOM - UN Migration specializing in social inclusion, community development. Utilizing strong analytical and project management skills with a deep understanding of cross-cultural dynamics to create strategies that uphold human rights. Passionate about making a positive impact through thoughtful and inclusive approaches to development work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Project Associate
IOM - UN Migration
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated the implementation of EU-funded and Italy bilateral projects while also designing project frameworks, budget amendments and concept notes, providing essential support for new project development and fundraising.
- Successfully organised over 20 capacity-building trainings, workshops, and international study visits.
- Managed the recruitment process for over 50 Migrant Information Centre consultants/experts and small grant projects for NGOs, including proposals and the implementation process.
- As the main administrative focal point of projects, followed the project expenditures and budget allocations. Provided contribution to the project & financial & lessons learned reports in close coordination with internal teams.
Business Analyst
AtlasLab Solutions Consulting
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed Wayfair and Overstock units in close coordination with international partners. Coordinated relevant data collection outputs, reporting, needs assessments and verifying project budgets under this unit.
- Ensured all relevant data are properly maintained, timely archived in accordance with member firm policies and local regulations with professional competence in data analysis methods, monitoring, progress reporting, SEO, spreadsheets, Outlook, Slack and Microsoft Office applications.
- Utilized strong data analysis skills and project management tools, including Microsoft Office, SAP, and Slack.
Promotion Coordinator
Sapient Social&Environmental Enterprises
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed communication strategies in line with the UN SDGs. Coordinated with donors and global partners on project visibility strategies.
- Led the PM unit, assigning weekly tasks and ensuring successful execution of project timelines.
Intern
UNDP Türkiye, Accelerator Lab
08.2022 - 09.2022
Volunteer Field Worker
Serve The City Brussels
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Supported the implementation of Day Center activities for refugee children in coordination with experts. Provided food assistance for refugees and vulnerable groups in Red Cross facilities.
Research Assistant-Intern
Center for Foreign Policy and Peace Research
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted both qualitative and quantitative research for Prof. Ersel Aydınlı's project on Terrorism in High Education Curricula.
- Collected and analyzed data on protection & armed violence discourses in high education and network analysis.
Intern
Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Directorate of Communications
07.2018 - 08.2018
Education
Master of Science - Conflict and Development Studies
Ghent University
Belgium 04.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Bilkent University
Türkiye 05.2015 - 09.2020
Exchange Student - European Politics
European School of Political And Social Sciences (Université Catholique De Lille)
France 04.2001 - 07.2021
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience with SAP systems
- Project management
- Experienced in Python programming
- Email management
- Skilled in Slack&Teams collaboration tools
- Effective multi-tasking
- Stakeholder management
- Proficient in budget analysis and financial tools
Certification
UN First Responder Course Certificate, UNDSS
Extracurricular Activities
SÜD (Art Foundation), Assistant director & active member (2017-2025)
IGAM, Education Without Distance for Migrant Children Training Volunteer (2022)
Livingston Research, Freelance Writer (2021)
NT Gent (City Theatre), Campaign Volunteer (2020),
GazeteBilkent (Student Journal of Bilkent University), co-editor and writer (2015-2019)
TDP, Bilkent Student Association for Migrant Children (2019)
LOSEV Volunteer (2013-2020)
L'Institut Français Ankara, member and student (2014, 2017)
Conference Presentations
- Migration Studies Graduate Student Conference Congress Paper Presentation, Bilgi University, Türkiye, 11/01/21
- The Centre for Social Studies on Migration and Refugees Annual Event, Ghent University, Belgium, 10/01/21
Timeline
UN First Responder Course Certificate, UNDSS
02-2025
IOM Social Mixing Module
11-2024
CECR B2 French Language Certificate
09-2024
Project Associate
IOM - UN Migration
09.2022 - Current
Intern
UNDP Türkiye, Accelerator Lab
08.2022 - 09.2022
SGDD ASAM Migration Academy Summer School
10-2021
Promotion Coordinator
Sapient Social&Environmental Enterprises
08.2021 - 12.2021
Volunteer Field Worker
Serve The City Brussels
12.2020 - 07.2021
Business Analyst
AtlasLab Solutions Consulting
10.2020 - 09.2022
Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange Program (Gender Equality in Sports)
08-2020
Master of Science - Conflict and Development Studies
Ghent University
04.2019 - 07.2019
Research Assistant-Intern
Center for Foreign Policy and Peace Research
09.2018 - 01.2019
Capital Markets Board of Türkiye Summer Training Certificate
08-2018
Intern
Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Directorate of Communications
07.2018 - 08.2018
GazeteBilkent (Journal Bilkent) Media Summit Project Team Certificate
01-2018
EU Project Writing and Management Certificate, ZIFT Organization
04-2016
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Bilkent University
05.2015 - 09.2020
Exchange Student - European Politics
European School of Political And Social Sciences (Université Catholique De Lille)
04.2001 - 07.2021