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

Aid Gate Organization (AGO) seeks a motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Project Officer to support the implementation of activities aimed at building youth resilience and fostering social cohesion in Sinjar and Ba’aj. This project seeks to empower adolescents and youth as community peacebuilders. The Project Officer will play a key role in implementing project activities, managing resources, and ensuring the successful delivery of outcomes.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

Project Implementation and Coordination

• Oversee the implementation of project activities, ensuring they align with project goals and timelines.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including government departments, facilitators and community leaders to foster collaboration and support

Youth Empowerment and Advocacy

• Provide ongoing mentorship, monitoring progress and supporting community
• Guide youth in developing and implementing small-scale community initiatives that promote social cohesion
• Encourage youth leaders to advocate in local forums and policy discussions

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

• Build strong relationships with local authorities, community leaders and other stakeholders
• Represent AGO at meetings to align project efforts with broader community objectives
• Facilitate communication between project participants, community leaders and other relevant stakeholders
• Address community concerns and feedback

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Collect and document data on project activities, including attendance, feedback and observed outcomes
• Analyze the impact of activities and provide recommendations for continuous improvement
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports to highlight successes, challenges and lessons learned
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of all project-related activities

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Community Development or related matter. A Master’s degree is an advantage
• Experience: minimum 3 years in project implementation, preferably in social cohesion and
• peacebuilding initiatives
• Language: fluency in Arabic and Kurdish is required; English is an advantage
• Strong understanding of youth-led initiatives, conflict resolution strategies and community-engagement methodologies
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain timelines and deliver high-quality results
• Regular travel to project sites within Ba’aj and Sinjar required

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.