Description Aid Gate Organization (AGO),

in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the PROSPECT programme, is implementing a Work-Based Learning (WBL) project in Dohuk, Ninewa, and Erbil. The initiative aims to improve youth employability by strengthening collaboration with enterprises, vocational training providers, and government stakeholders.The Project Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the livelihood–WBL programme and its related activities, particularly in Ninewa, while also supporting interventions in other locations as needed. This includes organizing events, coordinating field activities, engaging stakeholders, and supporting beneficiaries to improve access to economic opportunities. The role also covers management of operational requirements such as preparing payments and stipends, maintaining documentation, and ensuring proper archiving. The Project Officer will work closely with partners, trainees, and enterprises, applying strong coordination, planning, and monitoring skills to ensure timely, high-quality, and sustainable execution of project interventions.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Implementation & Activity Coordination• Support the rollout of project activities in line with the approved workplan and donorguidelines.• Organize various field-level events such as community sensitization meetings, job fairs,employer engagement events, info sessions, and skills development forums.• Coordinate logistical and administrative arrangements for events including booking venues,managing invitations, coordinating materials, and arranging transportation and refreshments.• Ensuring events are inclusive, well-organized, and aligned with project objectives.Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination• Liaise with local authorities, private sector actors, vocational institutions, and other partnersto ensure effective collaboration.• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including government departments(e.g., DOLSA,CDC, DoY), NGOs, and Employers.• Represent the project in local coordination meetings and stakeholder platforms as delegatedby the Project Manager.Field Monitoring & Support• Conduct regular field visits to monitor ongoing activities and ensure effectiveimplementation.• Follow up with service providers/employers, beneficiaries, and partners to gather feedbackand resolve any issues that may arise during implementation.• Document challenges, risks, and lessons learned for internal reporting and projectimprovement.Reporting, Documentation, and MEAL• Maintain accurate records of participants, attendance lists, activity reports, and feedbackforms.• Support the MEAL team in data collection, post-activity evaluations, and beneficiary followups.• Contribute regular internal and donor reports with clear documentation of events,achievements, and outputs.

Qualifications & Preferred SkillsCOMPETENCIES

• 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.AS WELL AS THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC “PROFESSIONAL” COMPETENCIES

• Fluency in Arabic and English; proficiency in Kurdish is an asset