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Project Assistant

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Erbil, Iraq
Full-time

This Purpose of Position will be used in the WVI or local Careers site, and if applicable, advertisements. Please describe the role in 2-3 concise sentences. Focus on the core of what this role is supposed to achieve. Describe the purpose of this position and how this position contributes to achieving department objectives and the management and performance of others.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Technical Support

  • Support operational activities and support implementation of project activities in accordance with the project guidelines and targets.
  • Monitors the progress of the beneficiaries registration at partner organization, track their attendance and identify causes of poor participation if any. Ensures that the trainings are implemented in accordance with Detailed implementation plan and quality standards
  • Undertake ongoing visits to various activities sites in order to assess needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to vulnerable groups.
  • Work closely with Graduation team and other departments to plan for project activities accordingly within any project.
  • Work with Life skills Coach on new inquiries from field.
  • Support beneficiary selection, and ensure organizational and documental aspect of the beneficiary data

Facilitation of Coaching

  • Facilitate coaching session at least 2 times per month through house hold visits in accordance with Coaching best practices and standards.
  • Support Life skills coach in organizing events and linking beneficiaries with existing services.

Networking

  • Organize and/ or attend meetings with field level stakeholders including governmental institutes, and ensure authorization approvals for all project activities
  • Share information and Graduation project message on field level to beneficiaries and stakeholders as needed
  • Support the Coach in liaising with stakeholders and support seeking apprenticeship opportunities for youth beneficiaries

Reporting, and learning

  • Prepare field visit reports, and other activity reports as per requirements
  • Perform other duties as required
  • Attend and participate in weekly meeting with the direct line manager. Take minutes and ensure documentation.
Educational Background: 
BA in relevant field
Skills/Experience: 
  • humanitarian experience with 2 years of outstanding experience
  • Proven ability in communication and engagement with youth, driving, leading and involving youth in youth related activities
  • Strong teaching and facilitation skill
  • Strong leadership and teamwork skill
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management
  • 1 year of experience in translation and interpretation
  • 2 years of experience in relevant sectors in INGO or International Development Agency
  • 1 year experience in teaching
  • Fluency in Arabic, English, Kurdish desirable
  • Knowledge of the refugees and IDP’s context in KRI is desirable.
  • Advanced skills MS software
  • Experience in administration is preferred.
  • The position requires being in one of the WV KRI Erbil office
  • The position requires ability and willingness to travel to Ninewa, Baghdida at least 3 times per week and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Organization Info

World Vision

Overview
Headquarters: 
Federal Way, WA, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1982
About Us
Mission: 

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Our mission: World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 13 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 13 2018
Hiring Organization: 
World Vision
industry: 
Nonprofit