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
The Project Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of livelihoods-related activities in Dohuk. This includes organizing events, coordinating field activities, engaging stakeholders, and supporting beneficiaries. The role requires strong coordination, planning, and monitoring skills to ensure timely and high-quality execution of project interventions focused on improving access to economic opportunities.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Project Implementation & Activity Coordination
- Support the rollout of project activities in line with the approved workplan and donor guidelines.
- Organize various field-level events such as community sensitization meetings, job fairs, employer engagement events, info sessions, and skills development forums.
- Coordinate logistical and administrative arrangements for events including booking venues, managing invitations, coordinating materials, and arranging transportation and refreshments.
- Ensuring events are inclusive, well-organized, and aligned with project objectives.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
- Liaise with local authorities, private sector actors, vocational institutions, and other partners to ensure effective collaboration.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including government departments (e.g., DOLSA,CDC, DoY), NGOs, and community leaders.
- Represent the project in local coordination meetings and stakeholder platforms as delegated by the Project Manager.
- Field Monitoring & Support
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor ongoing activities and ensure effective implementation.
- Follow up with service providers, beneficiaries, and partners to gather feedback and resolve any issues that may arise during implementation.
- Document challenges, risks, and lessons learned for internal reporting and project improvement.
- Reporting, Documentation, and MEAL
- Maintain accurate records of participants, attendance lists, activity reports, and feedback forms.
- Support the MEAL team in data collection, post-activity evaluations, and beneficiary follow-ups.
- Contribute regular internal and donor reports with clear documentation of events, achievements, and outputs.
- Assist in preparing success stories, case studies, and photo documentation as required.
- Administrative and Logistical Support
- Prepare procurement requests related to events and activities (materials, printing, venues, refreshments, etc.).
- Ensure timely and compliant support for financial and logistical processes in line with organizational policies.
- Coordinate with the logistics and finance teams to ensure smooth operations during activity implementation.
- Safeguarding and Risk Management
- Monitor and report any safeguarding concerns or operational risks encountered during activities.
- Ensure that all project events promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment, especially for women and youth.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Education, or other related disciplines.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may also be considered.
Professional Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in project coordination or field-level implementation, preferably within livelihood, economic empowerment, or community development projects.
- Experience in planning and organizing events or community-based activities.
- Familiarity with humanitarian and development contexts in Dohuk.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong planning, organizational, and coordination skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Fluency in Kurdish (Badini), Arabic, and English.
Desirable Attributes:
- Prior experience working with NGOs or international development organizations.
- Knowledge of the labor market, employment services, and youth programming in Dohuk.
Working Conditions:
- Based in Dohuk, with frequent field visits to project locations and partner sites.
- May include occasional weekend or evening work depending on event schedules.
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.
