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Gökalp Arslan

@mgokalparslan

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Project and operations manager experienced in large-scale humanitarian operations.

Poland

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a job in project management, operations, business analysis and similar areas where I can contribute with my experience and expertise.

I am a results-driven project manager with over eight years of experience leading large-scale, high-budget humanitarian and development projects across multiple countries. I have overseen cash assistance programs, managed operational budgets up to $16 million, coordinated cross-functional international teams, and built partnerships with governments, NGOs, and international organizations to maximize impact.

My background combines strong strategic planning, data-driven monitoring, and process optimization skills, supported by proficiency in SPSS, Power BI, Tableau, and advanced Excel. I am multilingual (Turkish, English, Spanish, elementary Polish) with a master's degree in political science and a proven record of improving operational efficiency and accountability in diverse, high-pressure environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Manager / Team Leader

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Apr 2019 - Aug 2025 (6 years 4 months)

Led cash assistance and protection projects across multiple countries, managing operational budgets up to $16 million and improving monitoring and accountability systems to increase program effectiveness.

Project Management Budget Management Stakeholder Engagement Monitoring & Evaluation Data Driven Decision Making CashAssist

Project Support Officer

Creative Associates International

Jun 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Managed and coordinated a multi-million-dollar Access to Justice and Community Security project, supervising budgeting for annual work plans over $10M and standardizing processes to improve staff productivity.

Project Coordination Budgeting Process Improvement Reporting Stakeholder Management Resource Allocation

Data Analyst

Concern Worldwide

Nov 2016 - Jun 2017 (7 months)

Designed and implemented data collection and analysis systems, developed evaluation frameworks and performance trackers to inform program design and improve resource allocation.

Data Analysis SPSS Power BI Tableau Monitoring & Evaluation Survey Design Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Central European University

Master of Arts, Political Science

2015 - 2016

Completed a Master of Arts in Political Science with coursework and research focused on political analysis and policy studies.

Baskent University

Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and International Relations

2011 - 2015

Earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations with foundational studies in politics, international affairs, and research methods.