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Olcay Barlas

Country Manager at PLANET S.A.
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Seasoned international development professional with expertise in program management, project management, and capacity building.
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Location
Ankara, Türkiye, TR
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Turkish Native or bilingual proficiency
Skills
  • International Development
  • Program Management
  • International Relations
  • Project Management
  • Capacity Building
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Olcay Barlas is a seasoned international development professional with extensive experience in program management, project management, and capacity building. She has worked with various organizations, including Planet S.A., Planet-Turkey, and UNDP, on EU-funded projects. Olcay holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Ankara University and has a strong background in English and Turkish languages. She has also worked as an English Language Teacher at the Directorate of National Education and has experience in project coordination, technical assistance, and supervision. Olcay is a skilled project manager and program manager with expertise in international development, EU funding, and project planning. With her strong educational background and extensive experience in international development, Olcay is well-equipped to lead projects and programs in various sectors, including education, healthcare, and economic development. Olcay is a native Turkish speaker with full professional proficiency in English and native or bilingual proficiency in Turkish.

Experience

  • PLANET S.A.
    • Ankara, Turkey
    • Country Manager
      • Aug 2016 - Present
      • Ankara, Turkey

  • Planet-Turkey
    • General Manager & EU Projects Director
      • Dec 2015 - Present

    • Project Director
      • Mar 2020 - Present

      EU Funded Technical Assistance and Supervision for Yüksekova Wastewater Treatment Plant Project (EuropeAid/139572/IH/SER/TR)

    • Project Manager
      • Mar 2019 - Nov 2023

      H2020-Collaborative Production for the Circular Economy; a Community Approach —‘Pop-Machina’

  • Planet-Turkey
    • Deputy Project Director
      • Nov 2016 - Nov 2018

      EU Funded Technical Assistance for TA for for Bingöl Enterprise Development Center (İŞGEM) (EuropeAid/135337/IH/SER/TR)

    • Deputy Project Director
      • Aug 2016 - May 2018

      Deputy Project Director and Acting Team Leader for the EU funded projects TA for Gümüşhane Traditional and Organic Products Business Development Center (İŞGEM) Project (EuropeAid/136687/IH/SER/TR)

  • Van Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Van ABİGEM Training and Consultany Inc.
    • Van, Turkey
    • Managing Director and Senior Projects Consultant
      • Aug 2014 - Dec 2015
      • Van, Turkey

  • Eurecna
    • Kastamonu, Turkey
    • Key Expert
      • Nov 2015 - Nov 2015
      • Kastamonu, Turkey

      EU funded TA for Establishment of 3 Business Incubators in Selected Regions and Development of a Network Among Incubators

  • PLANET S.A.
    • Van, Turkey
    • Senior Non-Key Expert-SME Trainer
      • Jul 2014 - Dec 2014
      • Van, Turkey

      EU Funded Operation for Increasing the Adaptability of Employers and Employees to the Changes in Global Economy Project (KUYAP)

  • FORMAPER-Agency of the Milan Chamber of Commerce
    • Van, Turkey
    • ABIGEM Project Director
      • Jan 2012 - Jun 2014
      • Van, Turkey

      EU Funded-Enlargement of the European-Turkish Business Centres Network to Sivas, Hatay, Batman and Van Project

  • UNDP
    • Kars, Turkey
    • Project Finance and Procurement Expert
      • Sep 2011 - Jan 2012
      • Kars, Turkey

      UN-International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Funded Ardahan-Kars-Artvin Development Project

  • UNDP
    • Sanliurfa, Turkey
    • Project Coordinator
      • Dec 2008 - Dec 2010
      • Sanliurfa, Turkey

      EU Funded-Industrial Restructuring of Sanliurfa Project

  • United Nations International Labour Orgnanization (ILO-Turkey)
    • Van, Turkey
    • Project Coordinator
      • Apr 2006 - Dec 2007
      • Van, Turkey

      EU Funded-Eradicating the Worst Forms of Child Labour Project

  • IMC Consulting
    • Van, Turkey
    • SME Expert
      • Mar 2006 - Apr 2006
      • Van, Turkey

      EU Funded-East Anatolia Development Project

  • Girişim Eğitim ve Danışmanlık Merkezi
    • Kastamonu, Turkey
    • Project Assistant
      • Apr 2005 - Mar 2006
      • Kastamonu, Turkey

      EU Funded-NUTS II Regions Regional Development Project

  • IMC Consulting
    • Van, Turkey
    • Project Assistant
      • Sep 2004 - Nov 2004
      • Van, Turkey

      EU Funded-East Anatolia Development Project

  • Directorate of National Education
    • Hakkari, Turkey
    • English Language Teacher
      • Sep 2002 - Jan 2003
      • Hakkari, Turkey

Education

  • 2018 - 2018
    Ankara University
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • 2003 - 2006
    Ankara Üniversitesi
    M.Sc.
  • 1997 - 2002
    University
    B.A.

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