Country Director Iraq

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This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious, entrepreneurial and high-energy professional with significant experience in humanitarian aid and international development, to be part of a dynamic country organisation. Specific requirements include:

• Master’s degree in international development, Humanitarian Action or another relevant field.
• Minimum of five years relevant working experience in senior (program) management in humanitarian aid and international development in an international context; experience in a transitional setting between relief and development is a plus
• Proven track record in identifying, creating and capitalizing on institutional funding opportunities. Entrepreneurial mindset, ability to see business opportunities and act on them.
• Excellent networking and interpersonal skills demonstrated experience in building professional networks.
• Experience with program, financial and operational management processes within an (I)NGO.
• Experience with climate adaptation programmes
• Experience building, leading and developing a growing team of staff with different backgrounds and expertise, empowering them to elevate their levels of responsibility, span-of-control and performance.
• Strong communication skills, good active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Fluent in English and Arabic

Other:

• Adherence to the Vision and Mission of Dorcas.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy.
• Adherence to PSEA requirements (Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse).

What we offer:

Dorcas offers the opportunity to become part of a growing International NGO with a dedicated team of professionals. Dorcas offers a competitive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors and in line with local market standards. This includes a laptop and mobile phone,

You will be offered an initial 12-month contract. Depending on your performance and fit with the organisation and staff, the contract can be extended

Interested and ready to apply?

Interested and qualified candidates are kindly invited to send a cover letter and resume (both in English) to ([email protected]) no later than March 10^th. In your cover letter please reflect on your motivation for wanting to become part of Dorcas, which is a Christian organisation, and your contribution towards our identity, mission and values. Please clearly mention that you are applying for the abovementioned position.

For more information about this position or the recruitment process, please contact  

[email protected].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. An assessment may be part of the recruitment process. Please mention in your cover letter on which website you noticed the vacancy.

Selection interviews will be held in Duhok on April 8^th.

Recruitment is subject to the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including references and criminal record checks. An assessment is part of the application procedure.