Roving Project Officer

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in project coordination, community development, civil society engagement, or programme implementation within NGOs, UN agencies, or international development organizations.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and supporting field-based staff.
• Experience working with civil society organizations, community groups, and local stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple locations is highly desirable.
• Experience with donor-funded projects, particularly EU-funded programmes, is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong project coordination and field monitoring skills.
• Knowledge of civil society development, stakeholder engagement, and community-based approaches.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools such as KoBoToolbox or ODK is an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across different locations.
• Sound judgment and proactive risk management.
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and adaptability.
• Willingness and ability to undertake frequent travel within project areas.

Languages

• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken, is required.
• Knowledge of Kurdish is highly desirable.

Please submit a complete application package including ALL the requirements in the following application form link below- incomplete applications will not be considered:

• A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English or Arabic, maximum 4 pages.
• A cover letter of maximum one page, tailored to this specific position and demonstrating how your professional experience meets the essential requirements. Generic or untailored cover letters will not advance in the review process.
• Contact details for three professional references (previous employers or direct supervisors). References will not be contacted without advance notice to the candidate.

Link of the application form here >> Application Form