About Aid Gate Organization "AGO"

Aid Gate Organization (AGO) is an independent national NGO in Iraq, committed to supporting Internally Displaced Persons, returnees, and vulnerable communities across all Iraqi cities and governorates. With operations in key regions such as Kirkuk, Salah al-Din, Anbar, Nineveh, Diyala, and Basra, AGO focuses on rebuilding lives and promoting inclusivity for all, including minorities and persons with disabilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Aid Gate Organization (AGO) seeks a proactive and dedicated Outreach Worker to engage with communities in Basra, particularly focusing on local farming populations, to support a project addressing the impacts of climate change on agriculture. This project aims to enhance agricultural productivity, promote resilience, and improve livelihoods through education, training, and inclusive approaches. The Outreach Worker will play a crucial role
in identifying beneficiaries, conducting field visits, and facilitating access to project services while promoting gender inclusivity and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement and Awareness:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with community members, agribusinesses, and stakeholders in Basra to promote understanding of the project and its objectives.
• Conduct outreach activities to promote the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices, particularly among women and marginalized farmers
• Facilitate awareness sessions on the project, including training programs, market information access and asset support opportunities

Beneficiary Identification and Support:

• Identify potential beneficiaries, including smallholder farmers, agribusinesses and women-led farming initiatives
• Conduct field visits and assessments to evaluate the needs and challenges of potential beneficiaries, ensuring alignment with project selection criteria.
• Assist beneficiaries in registering for training programs and participating in project activities

Facilitation of Training and Asset Distribution

• Support the implementation of training programs on climate-smart agricultural techniques, ensuring that sessions are inclusive and accessible.
• Facilitate the distribution of project assets, such as modern agricultural tools or technology, ensuring transparency and fairness in the process.
• Provide follow-up support to beneficiaries to ensure the successful application of skills and resources gained through the project.

Market Information and Technology Facilitation

• Promote social media platforms, ensuring farmers and agribusinesses understand its features, such as real-time market trends, price data, and weather forecasts.
• Assist beneficiaries in registering applications and making use of available resources

Data Collection and Reporting:

• Collect and document beneficiary information, community feedback and progress in the adoption of climate-smart practices
• Maintain detailed records of outreach activities, community engagement efforts, and beneficiary interactions.
• Provide regular reports to the Project Manager on outreach efforts, beneficiary feedback, and recommendations for improvement.

Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a liaison between the AIH project team and the local community, ensuring that community concerns and needs are communicated effectively.
• Advocate for sustainable agricultural practices and inclusivity, fostering community support for project objectives.

Monitoring and Feedback:

• Monitor beneficiary engagement and progress in adopting new agricultural practices, identifying gaps and areas for additional support.
• Conduct follow-up visits to ensure that beneficiaries are maximizing the resources and opportunities provided through the project
• Collect feedback from beneficiaries and community members to improve project design and implementation

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• Diploma in Agriculture, Social Work, Community Development, or related fields. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in community outreach, agricultural development, or related fields, preferably within a humanitarian or development setting.
• Experience working with farming communities in Basra is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture and market access initiatives is an advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships with beneficiaries and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data collection and attention to detail
• Knowledge of gender dynamics and inclusion strategies in rural communities
• Proficiency in Arabic and English language skills are an asset.

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.