Project Assistant

AVSI Foundation

Description
Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Essential requirements:

  • University degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields;
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in project support, coordination, or implementation roles;
  • Experience in multi-location projects and decentralized implementation structures;
  • Experience working with international NGOs or donor-funded projects;
  • Strong knowledge of Iraqi administrative procedures and strong relations with Iraqi local authorities and representatives.
  • Good understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems;
  • Excellent written and spoken English.

Required skills and experiences:

  • Strong coordination, planning, and organizational skills;
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in complex environments;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work in multicultural teams;
  • Ability to work effectively with field teams and technical units (including MEAL);
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
  • High level of autonomy, problem-solving capacity, and proactivity;
  • Willingness and availability to travel frequently to field locations;
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

How To Apply

AVSI is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, to apply.

How to Apply (Application Process): Interested candidates are required to send CV and Job Application to Project Assistant (National Position) un-jobs.net Fondazione AVSI

starting from 06-08-2026. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and based on urgency, AVSI may fill the position prior to the closing date

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (un-jobs.net) you saw this job posting.

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