Iraq: Project Manager Iraq

Title: Project Manager

Country: Iraq

Closing Date: August 14^th 2017

Duty Station: Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan,

Period: 24 months

Starting Date: September 1^st 2017

Main objective: To manage the implementation of the project: To provide employability skills to adolescent and youth through Vocational Training Courses

Reporting to: AVSI Country Representative

Specific duties:

· To coordinate and supervise the implementation of the above mentioned project according to the Donor and AVSI procedures, in coordination with the Country Director and Admin Department.

· To manage the financial aspects of the project in coordination with the Admin Department.

· To manage and supervise local staff members during the implementation of the project activities.

· To keep regular contacts with the Donor and the project Partners.

· To compile and collect all relevant documents.

· To submit regular reports (verbal and written) concerning the ongoing activities of the project.

· To assist AVSI in the development of new project proposals, in coordination with the Country Director and the MENA office.

· Particular attention will be given to the building of a strong relationship with the national and local associations and with the agencies involved in AVSI programs related issues.

· To implement regular field visits**.**

· Any other duties within your area of competence, as requested by your supervisors.

Essential Requirement:

· Advanced university degree or equivalent working experience.

· Previous working experiences in managing Humanitarian Aid projects in the field (at least 2 years).

· Demonstrated experience in writing projects proposals.

· Previous experience of work in developing countries.

· Previous experience of working with local NGOs and Local Authorities as partners.

· Knowledge of the humanitarian project cycle management.

· Knowledge of the main humanitarian donors, with particular reference to UN Agencies.

· Excellent written and spoken English.

· Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of MS Office.

· Culturally sensitive and able to understand and work in a very complex context.

· Problem solving attitude.

· Good team player with strong initiative.

· Good inter-personal and communication skills.

· Ability to adapt and work in difficult situations.

How to apply:

Send your CV by email to humanresource@avsi.orgPlease, specify in the subject of the mail the code of the position you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Code: 3717-PM-IRQ

Include also:

1. Name, position and contacts (telephone and mail) of two referees.
2. First date of availability to take up place in the field.