Women Economic Empowerment/GEDSI Specialist – Ninewa

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or
Certification

• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (international development, business administration, social sciences, women studies or another similar discipline).
• A Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience may be considered in place of a Master’s.

Required Professional Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience and At least 3 years working in the area of Women Empowerment & Youth Sustainable livelihoods projects.
• Degree in development studies, Gender studies, or any other related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Experience in Project Management in a complex, international organization preferably in an NGO context will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in M&E and gender mainstreaming and associated indicators and outcome areas with funded projects from various donors.
• Knowledge and understanding of World Vision operations would be an added advantage,
• Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring, report writing, and publishing project materials.
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, decision making, conflict management,
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment, and must be a mature Christian.
• Computer literate in statistical packages including Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Capacity to function well in a team and contribute effectively to team efforts

Required Language(s):

• Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written).
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Position’s physical requirements

•  Ability to conduct field visits in rural/agricultural settings, which may involve walking on uneven terrain and exposure to outdoor conditions.
  •    Capacity to carry training materials and equipment as needed.
  •    No specific physical limitations, but reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Required travel and/or work environment accommodations

• The position is based in Ninewa-Mosul.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Ninewa Governorate, including rural and field locations. (Up to 80% of the time)
• Ability to work in a multicultural and occasionally high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and field conditions.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other Qualifications

•  Experience in designing and delivering Training of Trainers (ToT) programs.
  •    Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land management, and water conservation techniques.
  •    Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
  •    Knowledge of local agricultural systems, market dynamics, and value chains in Iraq.
  •    Experience with donor-funded projects, particularly those funded by UN agencies or international NGOs.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Mode of Application:

If you are interested in this position, to apply, please register at: https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Women-Economic-Empowerment-GEDSI-Specialist—Ninewa_JR47102

No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview. The deadline for application is January 06, 2026.

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks