To ensure a supportive and effective human resources environment within the VET4JOB II programme, there is a need to establish a comprehensive HR policy and to review current HR practices through a professional audit. This aims to promote fairness, inclusion, legal compliance, and performance excellence within the programme team.

The VET4JOB Phase II programme is built on a team structure organized into two interconnected levels:

1. Central Team (based in Ankara):
   The central team is composed of two main departments:
   • Operations Department:
     Includes a Procurement Division (responsible for acquiring resources) and a Finance Division (in charge of financial operations).
   • Programmatic Department:
     Includes a Programme Implementation Division (responsible for executing the programme components), a Communication Division (ensuring awareness raising and visibility), and a Monitoring and Evaluation Division (to effectively track results and impact).
2. Regional Team:
   • The regional structure includes 7 Regional Coordinators who serve as the programme’s local representatives, ensuring communication, coordination, and alignment of activities with the programme’s strategic objectives across the provinces.
   • They are supported by 18 Institutional Coordinators, who work in close coordination with vocational training institutions to assist in the effective implementation of field-level activities.

The HR Consultant(s) will be responsible for delivering two interrelated services:

1. Developing a comprehensive HR Policy for VET4JOB II:
   • Lead a participatory process involving internal consultations with programme staff to identify current expectations, challenges, and good practices.
   • Design an inclusive, clear, and context-appropriate HR policy aligned with Turkish labor laws, international labor standards, and Expertise France policies.
   • Integrate feedback from management and staff into the final draft of the policy.
   • Topics to be covered may include (but are not limited to): recruitment, onboarding, performance management, grievance handling, leave and benefits, training, and disciplinary procedures.
2. Conducting an HR audit and providing recommendations:
   • Perform a comprehensive review of current HR systems, practices, contracts, and staff documentation used in the VET4JOB II programme.
   • Identify strengths, weaknesses, gaps and risks.
   • Provide actionable recommendations to the programme management to enhance HR practices, efficiency, and staff satisfaction.