Green Livelihoods Specialist – Ninewa

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE

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

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, Sustainable Development, Agriculture, Economics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is an asset.

Required Professional Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in designing and implementing livelihood or economic recovery programs, preferably in post-conflict or fragile settings.

• Proven experience in green livelihoods, renewable energy integration, or environmentally sustainable business development.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including youth, women, returnees, and persons with disabilities.
• Familiarity with UNDP or other UN agency projects and donor-funded programming.
• Strong background in mentoring, coaching, and capacity building of local actors and beneficiaries.

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 Mosul.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Ninewa Governorate and Sinjar District, including rural and field locations.
• 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.

• No specific physical limitations, but reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities

Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in green economy, renewable energy integration, and environmentally sustainable livelihoods.
• Experience in implementing vocational training and business support programs in fragile or post-conflict settings.
• Familiarity with market assessments and designing demand-driven training curricula.
• Strong understanding of gender-sensitive programming and inclusive economic development.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health standards, especially in vocational and small business contexts.
• Experience working with UNDP or similar donor-funded projects, including reporting and compliance.
• Proficiency in project cycle management, including planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multicultural teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and quality assurance.
• Commitment to principles of conflict sensitivity, social cohesion, and community empowerment.

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/Green-Livelihoods-Specialist—Ninewa_JR44431

No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview. The deadline for application is August 16, 2025.

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