Necla Uz Erdoğan

Policy and Legislation: Contributed to drafting and implementing Law No. 6735 on International Labour Force and related secondary legislation, as well as frameworks supporting the formal labour-market integration of refugees and vulnerable groups. Contributed to the 11th Development Plan’s migration sub-commissions and the National Employment Strategy (2014–2016), including monitoring the textile and clothing action plan. Supported Türkiye’s input to the Global Compact for Migration and contributed to social dialogue, employment policy reports and guidance on workplace bullying.

Project Management and Partnerships: Coordinated employment, migration governance and capacity-building initiatives, including FRIT projects and the Exit Strategy for Syrians under Temporary Protection. Worked with İŞKUR, SGK, ministries, social partners and organisations including ILO, World Bank, UNHCR, IOM, ICMPD, EU and GIZ. Supported refugees’ transition from assistance to formal employment.

Resource Mobilisation: Prepared project proposals and FRIT-I support letters for UN agencies, ensuring alignment with national priorities. Collaborated with international organisations and donors on funding for employment and migration governance initiatives.

International Representation: Represented the Ministry at the Global Forum on Migration and Development, Future of Syria Forum and OECD Working Party on Migration. Delivered presentations at OSCE, ICMPD, OECD and EU events and facilitated dialogue with public institutions, employers, trade unions, NGOs and international partners.

Reporting and Results: Prepared policy briefs, reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders. Supported programmes reaching over 37,000 Syrian and Turkish beneficiaries; development of DGILF’s work-permit system; capacity-building for data-informed policy-making; and coordination between government and international partners under FRIT-I.

Information Centres Establishment: Established and operationalised nine BİLMER centres in partnership with provincial tradesmen and craftsmen associations. Negotiated implementation agreements with local partners and coordinated the recruitment, interviews and onboarding of 36 staff, comprising nine unit managers and 27 counsellors. Designed and delivered staff training and developed Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistent service delivery across all centres.

Stakeholder Coordination and Outreach: Built cooperation with municipalities, trade unions, NGOs and other local stakeholders to strengthen referral mechanisms and service delivery. Contributed to local outreach campaigns promoting formal employment among vulnerable groups and coordinated the dissemination of information materials with local partners.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Developed performance-monitoring criteria and standardised SurveyMonkey questionnaires for all centres. Identified a limitation preventing consolidated data analysis and worked with ILO headquarters to establish a centralised data-collection structure. Supported M&E personnel in maintaining accurate data flows and generating evidence for operational improvements.

Content, Budget and Events: Contributed to the preparation and review of informational materials to ensure their accuracy and relevance. Oversaw the allocation of resources for infrastructure, staffing and operational needs, supported financial reporting and donor compliance, and contributed to centre-opening events involving local stakeholders and media.

Key Results: Strengthened the operational capacity of all nine centres through standardised procedures, tailored training, resource allocation and stakeholder engagement. Supported the formalisation of employment for more than 1,000 workers by connecting local businesses with vulnerable groups.

Budget Management

• Assisted in managing municipality's budget, ensuring funds were allocated efficiently across various departments.
• Developed financial performance programs aimed at improving municipal services and enhancing accountability in resource allocation.

Fiscal Analysis and Reporting

• Conducted fiscal analyses and prepared reports for senior management to guide decision-making on public expenditure and investment projects.

Key Results

• Optimized budget allocation processes, leading to increased efficiency across multiple departments.
• Contributed to the design and implementation of innovative fiscal strategies that enhanced municipal revenue.
• Developed comprehensive fiscal reports that informed senior management's decision-making processes.

Client Acquisition and Relationship Building

• Played a pivotal role in expanding the client base and driving revenue growth through targeted marketing and sales strategies.

Project Management and Supply Chain

• Led the planning and execution of client orders, managing the supply chain from procurement to production.
• Ensured timely delivery and maintained high-quality standards.

Negotiation and Production Monitoring

• Negotiated favorable terms with clients and suppliers, while also overseeing production processes to align with client demands and quality expectations.

Key Results

• Coordinated over 100 export shipments, primarily to European and Scandinavian markets.
• Worked with dozens of international clients, strengthening the company's global presence.
• Assisted the Marketing Manager in preparing collections to attract new clients.
• Managed end-to-end logistics processes, including the preparation and dispatch of hundreds of samples to prospective buyers.
• Played a critical role in ensuring seamless communication and operational efficiency between production teams and international clients.