Islamic Relief
Description
Programs:
- Ensure effective community mobilization and engagement by building strong relationships with community leaders, local authorities, and beneficiaries in targeted areas.
- Support the timely identification, registration, and follow-up of right holders/beneficiaries in line with project selection criteria and donor requirements.
- Facilitate the smooth implementation of project activities, including training arrangements, awareness sessions, distributions, and field monitoring visits.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor beneficiary progress, document challenges, and provide timely feedback to Project Officers for corrective action.
- Assist in the preparation of weekly, monthly, and activity-based reports, including case studies, success stories, and field updates.
- Support MEAL activities by assisting with baseline, endline, post-distribution monitoring, and beneficiary feedback collection processes.
· Ensure proper coordination with internal departments and external stakeholders to maintain compliance, operational efficiency, and project quality standards.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
PERSON SPECIFICATION
It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with the Islamic Relief values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief World wide’s vision and mission.
Experience
- 1 – 2 years of relevant professional work experience in agriculture or livelihoods sectors. Preferable with International NGOs.
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
- Excellent/Proven experience in the liaison with different stakeholders particularly Government Departments/Authorities
- Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Good in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
- Excellent organizational skills
- Good facilitation skills.
Personal Qualities
- Extensive experience in working for NGO or INGOs on Development fields with a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated capacities to establish and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with government officials, local organizations, communities and other stakeholders.
- Arabic language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing), English language is an asset.
- Good writing and reporting skills.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Good in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Power point).
Desirable
- One year working with IRW Iraq will be an advantage.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND LEVEL OF TRAVEL REQUIRED
- Ability to travel over Islamic Relief offices across Iraq
How To Apply
Dear Applicant: If you are a support person, experienced, competent, reliable, service minded, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from the below link and forward the filled and completed form to: [email protected] before the closing time & date (Sunday, 04:00 pm, August 17th, 2025). https://islamicrelief-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/harem_hadi_ir-iraq_org/EeYt-ZsAjqRBnRsz2E9eFOwBj6UjZBnaZuuff661yhYzpw?e=LzIRWD – Please write the position title (Procuremnt Officer—Thi Qar) in the subject of the email. – CVs will not be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Islamic Relief is an equal opportunity employer. Our values and commitment to safeguarding IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these.
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