Fondazione AVSI sta selezionando un/a Project Coordinator da inserire nella sua operatività in Iraq. Durata 12 mesi, rinnovabili. Scadenza candidature 15/06/2022
Project Coordinator – Iraq
Starting date: 01/09/2022
Period: 12 months, renewable
Duty station: Erbil, Quaraosh, Tel Kaif, Sinja
Language: English
Job
Reporting to: Project Manager/Country Representative
Main objective
Follow up the implementation of an agriculture development project in the Ninewa plains and Duhok Governorate.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
•Supports the Head of Project in Development and Management of the project
• Carries out the project according to the rules and standards of the Donor and AVSI standards for the implementation of projects
• Ensures that all project relevant support is in place (monitoring, logistics, finance administration, etc.)
• Support in modifying and continuing project planning
• Establish good working relationships with donors and other stakeholders in-country for emergency and development programs in coordination with the Country Office
• Reports to the Head of Project on the progress of the project and all risks associated with the project work
• Manages staff according to AVSI principles, and strategies
• Participate in the recruitment of new staff
• Ensures implementation of AVSI policies
• Represents AVSI in cluster meetings and relation with different stakeholders (If required)
• Public relations management in some field offices (If required)
• Accompanies visiting donors and AVSI Head Office staff journalists/or appoints adequate representation
• Facilitate information sharing on activities between different departments and other team members to ensure proper coordination and division of tasks within the team;
• Supervise the implementation of activities in the project area.
• Elaborate work plans together with the project team
• Ensure that the deliverables of the project are reported correctly
•Supports the Head of Project in Development and Management of the project
• Carries out the project according to the rules and standards of the Donor and AVSI standards for the implementation of projects
• Ensures that all project relevant support is in place (monitoring, logistics, finance administration, etc.)
• Support in modifying and continuing project planning
• Establish good working relationships with donors and other stakeholders in-country for emergency and development programs in coordination with the Country Office
• Reports to the Head of Project on the progress of the project and all risks associated with the project work
• Manages staff according to AVSI principles, and strategies
• Participate in the recruitment of new staff
• Ensures implementation of AVSI policies
• Represents AVSI in cluster meetings and relation with different stakeholders (If required)
• Public relations management in some field offices (If required)
• Accompanies visiting donors and AVSI Head Office staff journalists/or appoints adequate representation
• Facilitate information sharing on activities between different departments and other team members to ensure proper coordination and division of tasks within the team;
• Supervise the implementation of activities in the project area.
• Elaborate work plans together with the project team
• Ensure that the deliverables of the project are reported correctly
• Oversee the operational planning of needs assessments, baselines, end lines and other surveys conducted by the project team
• Support Head of Project in financial project planning, budget forecasting
• Fulfilment of any other tasks which are assigned by the management and correspond in general with the character of this position
• Support Head of Project in financial project planning, budget forecasting
• Fulfilment of any other tasks which are assigned by the management and correspond in general with the character of this position
Essential requirements
Education: Bachelor degree in agriculture engineering /animal production/Business managementWork:
• At least 5 years of working experience in with NGO’s
• At least 3 years of experience working in the agriculture development sector
• An experience in working /managing projects with a budget of minimum 2000 000 $ will be appreciated
Education: Bachelor degree in agriculture engineering /animal production/Business managementWork:
• At least 5 years of working experience in with NGO’s
• At least 3 years of experience working in the agriculture development sector
• An experience in working /managing projects with a budget of minimum 2000 000 $ will be appreciated
Language proficient:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic, and English language
Additional requirements (optional)
-A Master’s degree will be considered an added value
-French, Italian and Kurdish languages proficiency will be considered as an asset
-A Master’s degree will be considered an added value
-French, Italian and Kurdish languages proficiency will be considered as an asset
Required skills and experiences
· IT skills: Ability to effectively use standard office software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Exchange). Ability to effectively use project management software and other information systems /databases.
· Good attitude and experience in working with partners and allies
· Largely independent performance of task within a given task-related scope of action & decision-making; alternative courses of action possible
· Excellent communication skills in building relationships with local contacts
· Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible and sensitive in demanding situations; passion for working with others
· Good understanding of, and commitment to, gender equity
· IT skills: Ability to effectively use standard office software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Exchange). Ability to effectively use project management software and other information systems /databases.
· Good attitude and experience in working with partners and allies
· Largely independent performance of task within a given task-related scope of action & decision-making; alternative courses of action possible
· Excellent communication skills in building relationships with local contacts
· Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible and sensitive in demanding situations; passion for working with others
· Good understanding of, and commitment to, gender equity
