[Kut,Iraq ]

Background: World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and Canadian Leaders in International Consulting (CLIC) have been jointly awarded a grant from Global Affairs Canada to implement the project “Bolstering Reconstruction in Iraq Through Development, Growth and Employment” (BRIDGE). The Project’s goal is to improve the employment status of male and female youth and women in selected sectors and governorates of Iraq. The two key outcome results of the Project are: Improved delivery of gender responsive and market relevant Vocational Training; and Improved employability of targeted female and male youth and women. BRIDGE will address the need for short-term stabilization of Iraq by helping beneficiaries integrate the labour market. It will also support the ongoing reform of the Vocational Education and Training Sector. Nature and Scope The Project Coordinator in Al Kut coordinates the implementation of BRIDGE activities in the Kut VTC and in other Southern Governorates that may be joining the project next year. S/he is a key program employee that will act as the BRIDGE representative to VTCs employees, local government and private sector. Key areas of Responsibility 1. Supervise and support the team in Kut to ensure that project tasks are performed in a timely fashion and with diligence 2. Engage and coordinate closely with staff of MOLSA Employment and Training Department, the Vocational Training Department at the Kut Governorate, the Employment Center at the Kut Governorate, and the Participated VTC in Kut and maintain good working relationships with them. 3. Coordinate with the BRIDGE team in Baghdad, help maintain a dynamic communication between the teams, and gather information the Baghdad team may need from Kut authority or partners 4. Work with the national TVET Advisor to ensure that activities are being implemented in a sound and sustainable manner, following global best practices and aligning with local needs and priorities. 5. Support the work of experts that will conduct baseline surveys and data collection for M&E, Gender Strategy and Rapid Market Skills Assessments. 6.Coordinate the participation of Kut VTC instructors and managers in training provided in Baghdad or elsewhere. 7. Identify key project stakeholders in Kut such as Local Government, Chambers of Commerce, Business Associations and help mobilize them to identify employers willing to engage with MOLSA by contributing to revision / development of training and providing internships to VTC trainees. 8. Coordinate with the VTC in Kut for all activities related to developing and delivering the training programs to beneficiaries in the VTC, including piloting guidance and counselling services, conducting tracer studies, and carrying out labour market surveys. 9. Monitor the capacity development results at the VTC level, as well as the training cohorts, and report back to the M&E manager in Baghdad when needed. 10. Identify the sources of key data on employers, unemployment, widows and any other data that may be needed.

1. A university degree 2. Minimum 5 years of experience in coordinating activities with multiple stakeholders 3. Strong organizational and coordination skills as well as attention to details 4. Excellent knowledge of Kut institutions and employers 5. Good communication and computer skills 6. Oral and written English skills 7. Willing to travel to other Southern Governorates

WUSC is an equal opportunity employer. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please. For Applying please send your resume to bridge@wusc.ca with "Program Coordinator-Kut" subject line.