Project Assistant

Women Empowerment Organization (WEO)

Description
Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Project Assistant shall perform the following duties:
1- Support the implementation of project activities in all target locations in coordination with the Project Coordinator.
2- Assist in monitoring project progress and follow up on activity implementation to help ensure timely delivery of planned outputs.
3- Coordinate with project staff, consultants, partners, and other departments to support the implementation of project activities.
4- Support communication and coordination with local authorities, community leaders, private sector actors, and other project stakeholders.
5- Assist in organizing trainings, workshops, meetings, field visits, and other project events.
6- Support beneficiary registration, activity documentation, attendance records, and project filing systems.
7- Collect, compile, and organize project data and assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and other project reports.
8- Prepare meeting minutes, correspondence, presentations, and other project-related documents.
9- Translate project documents, reports, and communication materials between English, Arabic, and Kurdish, as required.
10- Conduct desk research and gather information related to climate-smart agriculture, women’s economic empowerment, market systems, and other project topics.
11- Coordinate logistical arrangements with suppliers, consultants, and service providers for project activities.
12- Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator to support successful project implementation.
Required qualifications and Skills
· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field.
· At least two (2) years of relevant experience supporting the implementation of development or humanitarian projects.
· Experience coordinating trainings, workshops, community activities, and field-based interventions is an asset.
· Strong organizational, coordination, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); experience with Kobo tool survey data collection is an asset.
· Ability to work effectively with local authorities, community members, partners, and private sector stakeholders.
· Willingness and ability to undertake regular field visits and travel within Iraq as required by the project.

How To Apply

How to apply:
Interested candidates must email their CV to [email protected]. Mention the “Project Assistant – Dhi Qar” in the email subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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