Necla Uz Erdoğan
Labour Expert, Policy and Project Management
Ankara
Summary
A labour expert with over 15 years of experience across diverse sectors, including labour market policies, migration management, project management, and merchandising. A solid background in socio-economic development, fostering formal employment, and supporting SMEs . Extensive experience in international collaboration, supported by a Master's in Migration Management and native in Turkish, fluency in English and Spanish.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Labour expert
T.C. Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı
Ankara, Turkey
07.2012 - Current
- Policy and Legislation Development: Played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of key labor migration policies and legislation, including the drafting of the Law on International Labor Force, which regulates the employment of foreign workers in Turkey. Contributed to shaping frameworks for labor migration and the integration of refugees and other vulnerable groups into the formal labor market.
Project Management : Managed multiple socio-economic development projects including capacity building and policy-making initiatives. Led initiatives under the EU's Facility for Refugees in Turkey (FRIT), including the development of the Exit Strategy for Syrians under Temporary Protection (SuTP), which aimed at transitioning refugees from dependency on aid to sustainable employment.
Stakeholder Coordination : Established and maintained strong relationships with key governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Family and Social Services, ISKUR, and SSI, as well as international organizations, including the ILO, World Bank, UNHCR, IOM, ICMPD, EU, and GIZ. As part of the office responsible for socio-economic sector coordination under the FRIT- I at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, ensured alignment of project goals with governmental policies and fostered collaboration for effective project implementation across multiple stakeholders.
International Representation and Advocacy : Represented the Ministry at international forums, including the OECD Working Group on Migration, advocating for Turkey's labor migration policies and contributing to global discussions on migration management and socio-economic development.
Program Development and Monitoring : Developed employment support programs aimed at enhancing formal employment opportunities for refugees and vulnerable populations. Led the monitoring and evaluation of project outcomes, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and optimizing project effectiveness.
Reporting : Prepared policy briefs, and presentations for various stakeholders and senior managers.
Employment Services Ocer
International Labour Organization
Ankara, Turkey
2019.06 - 2022.06
- Implementation of BILMER Centers : Led planning, execution, and operational management of nine BILMER (Information Centers) in 9 different cities in Turkey, aimed at providing information on formalization and employment services to both Turkish nationals and refugees. Oversaw staff training, development of information systems, and evaluation of service outcomes
- Program Development : Designed and launched programs that support SMEs and facilitate formalization for vulnerable populations, including refugees and low-income individuals. These programs contributed to creation of sustainable job opportunities and boosted local economies in affected regions.
- Partnerships and Advocacy : Acted as main liaison between ILO, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, and local organizations, successfully advocating for inclusion of marginalized groups in employment policies. Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including TESK, trade unions, and local chambers of commerce.
- Monitoring and Evaluation : Developed monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track progress and impact of employment projects, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and optimizing project outcomes.
Assistant Expert of Fiscal Services
Beyoğlu Municipality
Istanbul, Turkey
05.2011 - 07.2012
- 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.
Merchandiser
Sefa Textile, Moda Socks Textile, Beks Socks Textile Companies
İstanbul, Turkey
03.2003 - 12.2009
- 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.
Education
Master of Arts - Migration Management
Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University
Ankara, Turkey 09.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor - Public Finance/ Economics
Istanbul University
Istanbul, Turkey 09.1998 - 07.2002
Skills
Labour Market Policy Development
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Beginner
A1
Projects
1. IPA Project: Increasing the Policy-Making Capacity of DGILF in Labour Migration (Migration4Work)
- Role: Coordinator for Scientific and Technical Studies (Intervention 3)
- Duration: 2021-2024
- Responsibilities: Led the preparation of 14 reports, including 7 sector studies and a glossary study.
Facilitated coordination between the research teams of the Ministry and the contractor company.
Managed official correspondence and report evaluations.
Organized workshops and represented the Ministry at various events. - Outcomes: Successfully completed 5 sector reports, a glossary study, and 4 additional reports.
- Role: Component Leader for Information Centers (BILMERs)
- Duration: 2019-2022
- Responsibilities: Managed the establishment of 9 BILMERs across 8 cities to support informal businesses.
Developed guidelines for the centers' operations and coordinated their implementation.
Engaged with stakeholders including DGILF and TESK. - Outcomes: Successfully operationalized the BILMERs, enhancing formal employment opportunities.
- Role: Project Coordinator in the Ministry
- Duration: 2017-2019
- Responsibilities: Contributed to the development of employment support strategies in collaboration with ISKUR and DGILF.
- Outcomes: Facilitated the inclusion of 19.000 Syrians and Turkish citizens having On the Job training and place them into the formal labor market.
- Role: Policy Advisor
- Duration: 2017-2019
- Responsibilities: Supported the development of migration policies and provided technical advice.
Outcomes: Enhanced Turkey’s migration policy framework.
- Role: Project Coordinator
- Duration: 2015-2018
- Responsibilities: Coordinated labor migration management initiatives aimed at integrating Syrians under temporary protection into the Turkish labor market.
Outcomes: Successfully piloted a labor migration framework in Gaziantep and contributed to national-level migration management policies.
Training
- IOM: Skills Mobility Partnership Agreements Training - Sep 2023
- IPA Project:
- EU Policies on Foreign Students and Interns - Jan 2023
- Statistical Training for Policy-Making - Jan 2023
- EU Brain Drain and Labor Migration Policies - Nov 2022
- Business Establishment and Service Delivery in the EU - Oct 2022
- Migrant Labor Market Integration (Gender and Vulnerable Groups) - Jun 2022
- ILO: Results-Based Management and Logical Framework (Online) - 2019
- Ankara University: EU Basic Training Course - 2017
- IOM: Migration and Development Training - 2017
- World Bank: Labor and Migration Training (Washington, 15 days) - 2017
- OSCE: Migrant Rights Training - 2016
- EU Financial Assistance Dept.: Project Cycle Management - 2014
Timeline
Employment Services Ocer
International Labour Organization
2019.06 - 2022.06
Master of Arts - Migration Management
Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University
09.2018 - 01.2020
Labour expert
T.C. Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı
07.2012 - Current
Assistant Expert of Fiscal Services
Beyoğlu Municipality
05.2011 - 07.2012
Merchandiser
Sefa Textile, Moda Socks Textile, Beks Socks Textile Companies
03.2003 - 12.2009
Bachelor - Public Finance/ Economics
Istanbul University
09.1998 - 07.2002
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