Project Coordinator

Starting date: 01/09/2022

Period: 12 months, renewable

Duty station: Erbil, Quaraosh, Tel Kaif, Sinja

Language: English

Job Type: 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 • 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

Essential requirements Education: Bachelor degree in agriculture engineering /animal production/Business management

Work: • 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

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