We are seeking an experienced Team Leader and SME Training & Coaching Expert to lead the implementation of capacity development activities for SMEs under the SME Loop approach. The expert will oversee training, coaching, and monitoring activities while ensuring effective coordination with project stakeholders and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the overall implementation of project advisory services.
• Ensure alignment of project activities with other initiatives at local and national levels.
• Design and oversee capacity development activities, including ToT, curriculum adaptation, and training impact measurement.
• Conduct needs assessments and stakeholder consultations for SME support.
• Develop and adapt training materials based on the SME Loop methodology.
• Provide technical guidance to trainers and coaches.
• Lead monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of project activities.
• Manage project team members and coordinate short-term expert assignments.
• Ensure consideration of cross-cutting issues such as gender equality.
• Support financial planning and project reporting in coordination with the project manager.

• A University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Agronomy, or a related field
• Excellent command of English (minimum C1 level).
• At least 7 years of experience supporting SME development or promotion.

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in SME training and coaching, including experience with the SME Loop methodology.
• At least 3 years of experience leading project teams.
• 3 years of professional experience in projects in the Middle East, of which 2 years in Iraq.
• Minimum 6 years of experience working on development cooperation projects.
• At least 5 years of professional experience working outside the Middle East.

Please send the following in English to:  recruitment-iq@hrf.co.uk

• CV. (please mention in your CV or cover letter: titles, objectives, description, and duration of at least 2 similar projects that you were responsible for).
• Covering Letter indicating earliest date of availability.
• Details of 2 references.

Please put' Team Leader' in the email subject line. Note that due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve to close this advert before the confirmed closing date.