Market Systems Development Specialist – Ninewa

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

• Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Rural Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or any other related field.
• A Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience may be considered in place of a Master’s.

Required Professional Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in designing and implementing economic development/Market System development projects in the Private sector, Public or Non-Government Organizations.
• Must have an awareness of key market system-related project models and approaches such as inclusive Market Systems Development, Local Value Chain Development (LVCD), Business Facilitation, (BF), Saving Groups, Microfinance, Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture (NSA), Farmer Managed Natural Resources (FMNR), Citizen Voice and Action (CVA), Cash/Food Programming, and CBDRM.
• Experience working with government institutions, NGOs, and international development agencies.
• Sound knowledge of the Iraq Resilience and Livelihood programming context
• Demonstrated ability to work in Resilience and Livelihood programs across Iraq
• Strong project management skills
• Strong capacity building skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Required Language(s)

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

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.

Required travel and/or work environment accommodations

• The position is based in Ninewa-Mosul.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Ninewa 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.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other Qualifications

•  Experience in designing and delivering Training of Trainers (ToT) programs.
  •    Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land management, and water conservation techniques.
  •    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.

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/Market-Systems-Development-Specialist—Ninewa_JR50449

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 16, 2026.

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