National Programme Officer

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning, Structural Engineering, or a related field from an accredited academic institution or;
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning, structural engineering, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 2 years’ experience.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in a technical or engineering-related field, preferably within international or humanitarian settings focusing on Social Cohesion and Peacebuilding programming.
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement processes, supporting community needs assessments, participatory consultations, or liaising with community representatives and local authorities.
• Ability to translate community priorities into appropriate technical responses and community-driven initiatives.
• Solid understanding of the full project cycle of engineering works, including assessment, technical design, implementation support, monitoring, and closure, across multidisciplinary contexts.
• Experience in quality and accountability processes, such as field monitoring, verification of activities, documentation of progress, and identification of implementation challenges, with attention to safety, inclusion, and sustainability.
• Experience working with international NGOs or UN organizations is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in preparing clear technical input, inspection reports, progress updates, and presentations, and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including community representatives and local authorities.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, multicultural, and high‑pressure environments, managing multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining attention to quality and detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS, or other planning or visualization tools is an asset.

Languages:

• Fluency in English, Kurdish, Arabic is required (oral and written).
• Working Knowledge of any other language is an advantage.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:

https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20260601083411/QRt3z6DwdbWJVPEGU8mi4poyZ