Yusuf Avci

Yusuf Avci is an experienced professional in project management and humanitarian operations, currently serving as an Area Manager and member of the Regional Disaster Management Team at World Vision since June 2016. Yusuf has successfully led various projects, including the ECHO Turkey (Protection) project across seven locations and managed the ECHO Syria (Protection, Health, and WASH Projects) with a funding volume of 3 million Euros. Previous roles include Subawards Manager at Chemonics International, Subcontracts Specialist for the U.S. Government, and various consultative and management positions in organizations such as UNDP and the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Youth and Sports. Yusuf holds multiple master's degrees in European Studies and International Studies from Istanbul Bilgi University and the Centre international de formation européenne, respectively, and a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Karadeniz Technical University. Additionally, Yusuf has completed exchange programs in Russian language and European studies.