ESSENTIAL

To identify your essentials, start by selecting at least two of the most relevant Oxfam Leadership practices for this role (which you can read more about here ). These are set up as dropdowns. There are 12 in total to choose from and we include ‘Self-Awareness’ as the default for all roles.

Then, choose 5-7 additional essential competencies (or knowledge/experience). These are the essential criteria an individual needs to be able to deliver the role.

–          Graduation or master’s in economics, Business Administration, Social and other relevant qualifications

–          Good written and spoken English, as well as strong spoken and written Arabic and Kurdish is essential.

–          Proven experience in enterprise development, MSME support, or livelihoods programming, preferably within humanitarian or development contexts.

–          Good understanding of the Cash Transfer Programming and Cash Transfer modalities.

–          Strong understanding of the TVET landscape in the KRI (Erbil, Duhok and Sulaimaniyah)

–          Strong understanding of the job placement process for skills development

–          Very good understanding of the private sector, industry, companies and business service providers. 

–          Strong understanding of youth employment, women’s economic empowerment, and market-based approaches, including business grants, apprenticeships, and value chain support.

–          Experience working with local partners, private sector actors, and institutions (e.g., Chambers of Commerce, TVET centers, financial institutions).

–          Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor multiple activities simultaneously, ensuring quality implementation, compliance, and timely delivery.

–          Basic financial and budget management skills, including tracking activity budgets and supporting payments and procurements.

–          Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams, partners, and diverse stakeholders.

–          Commitment to accountability, safeguarding, and Oxfam values, including gender equality, inclusion, and protection mainstreaming.

–          Self-Awareness

–          Strategic Thinking and Judgment

–          Mutual accountability

In addition:

–          Strong communication and interpersonal skills

–          Negotiation skills and the ability to influence and inspire confidence in others in diverse working environment

–          Community mobilisation experience

–          An understanding of gender, protection and diversity issues in Cash and Voucher Programming would be advantageous

–          Ability to work effectively with others

–          Ability to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs.

–          Ability to travel and to work in difficult circumstances

Desirable

·       Experience working with private sector actors, SMEs/MSMEs, or Chambers of Commerce in employment or enterprise development programs in KRI.

·       Knowledge of market systems development, value chain analysis, or inclusive business approaches, particularly in fragile or post-conflict contexts.