Al-Tahreer Association for Development (TAD) is a non –governmental organization that aims at spreading the tenets of democracy, peace, and human rights with a focus on Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE). TAD has been working in Iraq ever since 2003, starting its efforts in Nineveh and expanding to the remaining Iraqi governorates. The association has conducted many training programs, provided counseling, and implemented projects that support the building of democracy and civil society and promoting a culture of peace, and maintaining the relationship between individuals and diverse communities of Iraq.

Al Tahreer Association is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Field Coordinator. The project "Ghaiyer: Youth and Women Advocating and Promoting Social Cohesion and Eco-friendly best practices and cultural behaviours", this project aims to strengthen marginalised communities in Kirkuk, Nineveh and Salahaddin governorates in their efforts to promote a democratic, inclusive and environmentally sustainable society. The Field Coordinator will play a crucial role in mobilizing youth and women to actively participate in project activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Obtaining pre-required approvals from local authorities for any activities during the project period.
• Assist and support the Project Manager in planning, preparing and implementing project activities in the project-targeted areas.

• Prepare a monthly activity plan in coordination with the Project Manager and any other relevant actor (trainers, NGOs, youth, stakeholders etc.

• Ensure the daily project activities, including monitoring needs and requirements, in coordination with the Project Manager.

• Identify project beneficiaries for project activities.

• In coordination with the Project Manager, collect qualitative and quantitative data for conducting an actor mapping for the project’s targeted areas.

• Provide support to trainers, in the implementation of their tasks.

• In coordination with the Project Manager, and M&E Officer, collect data and information necessary to set up project activities and programming.

• Support the Logistician in arrangements related to project activities.

• Ensure information on the project’s activities are shared with communities and participants and report any feedback/suggestion from participants and communities to the project’s management.

• Ensure coordination and collaboration with local stakeholders (youth both male and female, religious endowments, tribal and religious leaders, NGOs, CSOs, local authorities, etc.), and share information with local communities and stakeholders on the project activities as to ensure transparency and accountability.

• Share information with the Project Manager and other relevant project staff on relationships among the different stakeholders and suggest possible venues of collaboration.

• Assist the Project Manager, and M&E Officer in preparing progress reports, as well as other reports requested.

• Assist and support the M&E Officer and Media Officer by providing them with the necessary information regarding the different project activities.

• Inform the Project Manager about any difficulty met by the project teams in the implementation of the project's activities.

• In coordination with the Project Manager, arrange external and internal meetings and ensure minutes are timely prepared and shared with the Project Manager and other relevant staff/actors.

• Support the project with other relevant tasks as requested by the Project Manager.

Essential Skills :

• Ability to travel in the target province (Nineveh, Kirkuk and Salah Al Din)
• The ability to work as a team
• Technological Skills.
• Public Relations with decision makers, stakeholders and young groups in the target governorates.
• Communication Skills.
• Knowledge of the context of Iraqi civil society.
• Analytical Skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve creatively and mitigate risks effectively.

Educational & Qualifications  Requirements:

• A native of the region (Nineveh province)
• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences and development or other relevant areas of study.
• Ability to use the computer and skills of Microsoft office.
• Ability to assess community needs and prioritize these needs.
• At least 2 years experience in the NGO sector.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic language and good in English language.

Interested applicants must apply by submitting a CV and a cover letter specifically highlighting their eligibility for this position, which should be emailed to hr@altahreer.org.

The email should have 'Field Coordinator' as the subject of the email. Emails without having 'Field Coordinator' as their email subject, will not be considered.