Program Development Officer (PDO) | Advertisement
The Iraq Community Resilience Initiative (ICRI), an International Development project, seeks candidates for Program Development Officers (PDO) based in Erbil, Iraq. The project aims to promote recovery in conflict-affected areas, with a focus on minority communities, in Ninewa Province. The Program Development Officer (PDO) plays a central role in in identifying potential partners and developing activities in support of ICRI’s program goal and objectives
Responsibilities include:
- Identify potential partners through networking and outreach, and work with them to design and develop grant concepts and activities
- Prepare, present, analyze, and evaluate grant concepts, applications, and grant agreement/award documents to ensure consistency with program priorities, goals, and objectives.
- Consult with other GMU members in the development of activities to ensure sound design, based on lessons learned and that are aligned with programmatic objectives.
- Actively engage with the research and analysis being developed in order to develop evidence-based program activities.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated analytical ability and understanding of local and regional political context of Northern Iraq and Ninewa Province strongly preferred.
- Strong strategic thinking/planning capabilities, with demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and propose strategic and appropriate interventions required.
- Proven ability to work proactively and independently to achieve results
- Strong communication skills required
- Experience communicating and coordinating with diverse stakeholders at different levels strongly preferred.
- Working proficiency in written and spoken English required. Kurdish, Arabic, and/or another local language is preferred
Application Instructions
To apply please submit applications to recruitment@icrinitiative.com. Please include the name of the position you are applying for in the email subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.