Job Summary

The functions of this role include project preparation and management, report writing, and day-to-day operational management of Smithson's field training activity training; this role is field based with frequent travel inside the designated governorate.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information
• Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management
• Make sure that clients’ needs are met as projects evolve
• Analyze risks and opportunities
• Oversee project procurement management
• Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants
• Work with the Project Manager to eliminate blockers
• Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports
• Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests
• Developing and implementing training programs that are aligned with business objectives
• Measuring the effectiveness of training programs by conducting evaluations with participants and managers after a course has been completed
• Coordinating with other members of the organization’s training department to develop and deliver training programs
• Providing individualized instruction to employees who need help mastering new skills or improving existing skills in order to perform their jobs more effectively.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in the field/office, preferably in learning and development activities
• Ability to travel in order to monitor different project locations on a daily basis
• Fluency in Arabic languages is necessary, with advanced level in English
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel are required, knowledge in MS Project is a plus
• Proficiency in writing reports, preferably for training projects
• Previous experience with the humanitarian sector in Iraq is necessary
• Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation is a plus

Please send your CV to careers@smithson.co

Kindly mention the job title (Project Officer) in the subjectline.