A.Responsibilities
The “GIZ Private Sector Development Project” is looking for a Junior Advisor who supports the implementation of the project’s activities – “psycho-social counselling and cultural integration projects” in coordination with and as support to the international field of action head.
The project field aims to integrate young people and returning refugees into social networks which shall increase their chances to find jobs and other perspectives for their lives in Iraq. The current approach entails support to local integrative networks such as those organized by students, journalists, artists, young people, as well as selected sport and leisure (historians etc.) groups.
B.Tasks
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Implementation
The position holder supports the implementation of the project’s operational plan in coordination with the international field of action head. This may include the full responsibility for certain activities according to the standard project cycle.
2. Planning and Monitoring
The position holder provides local, practical, and academic knowledge to the project planning process. Especially stakeholder identification and mapping activities and local research efforts. Furthermore, the position is responsible for results assessment according to GIZ standard M&E schemes with the preparation of reports and public relation material.
3. Coordination & Identification of Stakeholders
The position holder serves as liaison officer and activity coordinator to political partners, national organisations, and beneficiaries. This includes representing the project and its activities, built-up and care for relationships, identification of potential cooperation partners, and being the contact person for administrative and political office holders to the project.
4. Other duties/additional tasks
The position holder will support the project with any additional task if necessary.
C.Required qualifications
The ideal candidate is a young professional with a decent network into the cultural and art field in Baghdad. First work experiences have been acquired with the willingness to learn new skills and to develop a profile as a creative solution finder and problem solver.
Professional experience
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University degree in relevant fields such as (but not exclusively) in psychology, social care, social sciences, community work, creative arts, fine arts.
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At least 2 years of practical experience in the field of social work, community work, youth mobilization, social or psychological counselling, journalism.
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Proven work experience in international development cooperation organisations is an advantage.
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Experiences coordinating activities with NGOs, students, art groups, journalist unions. An existing network in the named fields of work is a distinct advantage.
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Above average academic Arabic and fluent English language proficiencies are mandatory (written and spoken).
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Management experience of small teams or contractors is an advantage.
Other knowledge, additional competencies
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Office Software literacy.
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German language skills are an advantage.
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Team player, proactive and responsible personality, innovative and flexible.
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Ability to travel in Iraq and abroad for limited periods of time.
