The GIZ Private Sector Development Project supports the Government of Iraq to develop its private sector with the objective to create more job opportunities for young people. GIZ is a fully German Government owned organisation active in 130 countries with over 21.000 employees. More information about GIZ are accessible via www.giz.de.
The duty station for the “Junior Project Coordinator - Academic Research & Economic Reform” is the GIZ Baghdad Office.
The ideal candidate is a good organiser, fast learner and brings a flexible mind into our team. Experience in doing research or organisational development is an asset, as well as a background in business. We expect the candidate to be able to work independently, structured and goal orientated. We are a motivated, dynamic and idealistic team which welcomes personalities with similar qualities.
Responsibilities
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The position will support the line manager to provide information on the economic environment and establish a wide range of contacts in relevant Iraqi (research) institutions.
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The position will be working with a research network on economic issues in Iraq, which will be able to offer quality research to government entities.
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This network is to be institutionalised in a sustainable way, which includes finding an appropriate legal form and setting up a structure to enable the network to organise itself in the future.
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Securing the continued existence of the network by searching for and promoting young researchers.
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This will include identifying, planning and implementing capacity-building measures in universities, think tanks and other research institutions.
Tasks
Planning & Monitoring
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The position holder provides local, practical and academic knowledge to the project planning process.
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The position is responsible for results assessment according to GIZ standard M&E schemes with the preparation of reports and public relation material.
Implementation
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Support the implementation of the project plan in coordination with the head of field of action.
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Take full responsibility for certain activities according to the standard project cycle.
Other duties/additional tasks
The position holder will support the project with any additional task if necessary.
Required qualifications, competencies and experience
Professional experience
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Ideally a bachelor’s degree in economics, business, social science, political economics or relevant fields.
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First experiences in project management, research, research consultancy, academic or political organisations are an advantage.
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Experiences in organisation building or research network management/building is a strong advantage.
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Proven work experience in international development cooperation organisations is an advantage.
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Above average academic Arabic and fluent English language proficiencies are mandatory (written and spoken).
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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Experienced networker
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Ability to travel in Iraq and abroad for limited periods of time
