Business Support Expert – Kirkuk

Required (Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification)

• At least a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, or other related fields.
• At least 5 years’ experience in delivering entrepreneurship support, coaching, and mentoring.
• Proven experience in implementing at least 3 projects related to business skills development, entrepreneurship, business planning, budgeting, marketing, and other related fields.

Required (Professional Experience)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, entrepreneurship support, or agribusiness management.
• Proven experience in implementing business development projects, including coaching, mentoring, and small grants management.
• Experience working with government institutions, NGOs, and international development agencies.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering business development training programs.
• Familiarity with agribusiness management, entrepreneurship, and small grants management.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of local agricultural systems, market dynamics, and value chains in Iraq.
• Experience with donor-funded projects, particularly those funded by UN agencies or international NGOs.

Required Language(s)

• Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written).
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)

Required travel and/or work environment accommodations

• The position is based in Kirkuk.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Kirkuk Governorate, including rural and field locations. (Up to 80% of the time)
• Ability to work in a multicultural and occasionally high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and field conditions.

Position’s physical requirements

• Ability to conduct field visits in rural/agricultural settings, which may involve walking on uneven terrain and exposure to outdoor conditions.
• Capacity to carry training materials and equipment as needed.
• No specific physical limitations, but reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Mode of Application:

If you are interested in this position, to apply, please register at: https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Business-Support-Expert—Kirkuk_JR42726

No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview. The deadline for application is June 14, 2024.

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks