Project Officer

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Education, or other related disciplines.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may also be considered.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project coordination or field-level implementation, preferably within livelihood, economic empowerment, or community development projects.
• Experience in planning and organizing events or community-based activities.
• Familiarity with humanitarian and development contexts in Dohuk.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong planning, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Fluency in Kurdish (Badini), Arabic, and English.

Desirable Attributes:

• Prior experience working with NGOs or international development organizations.
• Knowledge of the labor market, employment services, and youth programming in Dohuk.

Working Conditions:

• Based in Dohuk, with frequent field visits to project locations and partner sites.
• May include occasional weekend or evening work depending on event schedules.

Interested applicants must complete the Job Application Form.

Note:

• Applications not meeting the specified minimum requirements may not be considered.
• The CVs received after the closing date may not be considered.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview that may include a written test of communication and writing skills.

Due to the nature of AGO work activities, AGO demand its employee to have the highest discretion and flexibility qualities. AGO can anytime according to the needs of his mission, and change the work location of his employee. AGO can at any time update tasks on this Job Description according to the evolution of the program or strategy changes. The above-listed tasks are not exhaustive, the employee can be asked to undertake other tasks by the employer according to the competencies, to work over settings time.

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.