Project Manager – BIDAYA Project

· Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Project Management, or related field. Master’s degree is an asset.

· Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience managing humanitarian or development projects, preferably in:

o Livelihoods

o Economic recovery

o Youth employment

o TVET

o MSME development

o Resilience programming

· Proven experience managing donor-funded projects and preparing donor reports.

· Strong understanding of livelihoods programming, TVET systems, private sector engagement, MSME support, and market systems approaches.

· Demonstrated experience coordinating with government institutions, Chambers of Commerce, TVET centers, NGOs, and private sector actors within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

· Strong professional relationships and networking capacity with relevant institutions and stakeholders is highly desirable.

· Experience supervising project teams and field staff.

· Excellent project planning, monitoring, reporting, organizational, and communication skills.

· Ability to independently manage operational challenges and make timely implementation decisions under pressure.

· Excellent English drafting, reporting, and communication skills are mandatory.

· Arabic and/or Kurdish language skills are highly desirable.

· Experience working with Oxfam, UN agencies, NRC, DRC, Mercy Corps, GIZ, or similar international organizations is considered an advantage.

 

Core Competencies

· Leadership and team management

· Strategic thinking and problem-solving

· Stakeholder engagement and partnership building

· Accountability and results orientation

· Decision-making under pressure

· Communication and interpersonal skills

· Gender and protection mainstreaming

· Adaptability and cultural sensitivity

· Donor compliance and operational management

 

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct

KOHRW and Oxfam are committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, discrimination, and financial misconduct. All staff are expected to adhere to safeguarding policies, Codes of Conduct, organizational values, and accountability principles at all times.

 

Key Deliverables

· Timely and high-quality implementation of all project activities across target locations.

· Achievement of project indicators, outputs, and deliverables.

· Effective coordination with Oxfam, stakeholders, government institutions, and private sector partners.

· High-quality donor and internal reporting.

· Effective supervision and management of project staff and field coordinators.

· Strengthened livelihood opportunities and socioeconomic resilience among vulnerable populations.

Interested candidates should submit their CV in PDF format

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Please indicate “Project Manager – BIDAYA Project” in the subject line of your email.

Deadline: 04th of June 2026
We will contact only shortlisted candidates