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<p>With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.<br>Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!</p><br><p><u>Employee Contract Type:</u></p><br>Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)<p><u>Job Description:</u></p><br><p><b><u>JOB PURPOSE </u></b></p><br><p>The WASH Officer will provide technical and operational support in the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of WASH activities under the PNS WASH Project – Sustainable and Resilient Future -Ninewa Governorate. The role contributes to World Vision’s objective of improving the health and wellbeing of children through enhanced access to safe water and sanitation, the promotion of positive hygiene behaviors, and the empowerment of women and persons with disabilities (PWDs). </p><br><p>The WASH Officer will support the training of PWDs on accessibility, hygiene promotion, and facility management, and will facilitate the development of business plans for female WASH entrepreneurs. The position will also be responsible for supervising and conducting WASH assessments, studies, and designs, as well as reviewing and overseeing the rehabilitation of water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities to ensure quality, sustainability, and alignment with community needs. </p><br><p>In addition, the WASH Officer will conduct participatory local stakeholder and GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion) analyses, foster partnerships with women-led and disability-focused local NGOs and support the mapping of PWDs in target areas in close collaboration with local disability organizations. The role will also facilitate community-driven initiatives and contribute to the design and implementation of disability-inclusive WASH facilities in public spaces for PWDs. The WASH Officer will ensure that all rehabilitation works, and WASH programming adhere to established plans, technical standards, community priorities, and “do no harm” principles.</p><br><p><b><u>Key Responsibilities</u></b></p><br><p><b>WASH Project Supervision</b></p><br><p>· Supervision, implementing and monitoring of the field activities. </p><br><p>· Support the Project Mangaer in the Procurement Request process. </p><br><p>· Support the Project Manager in the follow-up of HR, financial and logistics aspects of the project. </p><br><p>· Ensure the collaboration with the local authorities in the intervention areas. </p><br><p>· Coordinate community mobilization and sensitization of community on WASH activities under the project. </p><br><p>· Liaise with beneficiary community and local authorities in the selection of project sites as per requirement of the project design. </p><br><p>· Monitor the site activities in institutions ( ex: schools, health center, child care shelters) , households and in communities on daily basis and ensure that all the activities are implemented as per the project papers and requirements. </p><br><p>· Ensure the design of IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) tools and the implementation of promotion activities within the communities, public institutions and households </p><br><p>· Monitor progress of activities report all milestones and flag issues as soon as they arise. </p><br><p>· Participate in the regular meetings to review the quality and progress of the work. Prepare the required reports to the line manager (Project Coordinator) and feedback with accurate information. </p><br><p>· Assist in raising PRFs and tendering process for supplies and purchases </p><br><p>· Manage community outreach activities. </p><br><p>· Prepare project reports, and assist coordinator in periodic reports. </p><br><p>· Facilitate the promotion of WASH program impact on WASH activities </p><br><p>· Ensure the close liaison and consultation with Communities power holders, Community leaders, Faith leaders , during implementation of the WASH activities as per project document requirement. </p><br><p>· Support in Undertake capacity building of the various groups involved in projects, including GESI representative WASH groups, Hygiene Promoters, in aspects of sustainable delivery of WASH services, WASH entrepreneur Disability Inclusive WASH, and menstrual hygiene management. </p><br><p>· Assist in undertaking capacity building trainings on gender , disability , leadership skills, WASH behaviors, financial literacy , life skills training and women empowerment for GESI representative WASH groups and other groups involved in the project </p><br><p>· Support in facilitating of business plan development for female WASH entrepreneurs </p><br><p>· Ensure that all WASH and GESI components are implemented as per the project papers and including: design, developing of bills of quantities for water supplies, sanitation, hygiene promotion and female friendly sanitation facilities in public places and within provisions of the project budget </p><br><p>· Monitor and inspect private contractor work at vital construction milestones per project schedule </p><br><p>· Support in conducting WASH rapid needs assessments in the field. </p><br><p>· Coordinate and supervise implementation works including managing construction contracts </p><br><p>· Develop design plans, working drawings, technical specifications, bill of quantities as per approved standards </p><br><p>· Assist in identification and registration of beneficiaries for business development </p><br><p>· Support in identification of WASH small businesses </p><br><p>· Support in distribution of micro grants for identified female WASH entrepreneurs </p><br><p>· Support in mapping PLWDs in the target areas in close collaboration with the local disability organizations and relevant governmental departments. </p><br><p>· Support in the design and implementation of community driven initiatives </p><br><p>· Identify needs and build capacity of staff, partners, key stakeholders, faith leaders and community groups on GESI transformative WASH </p><br><p>· Ensure access to contextually appropriate training materials on GESI transformative WASH for the community </p><br><p>· Continuously improve mainstreaming of GESI principles into local WASH programming, as appropriate to local context</p><br><p><b>Project Management (Quality Implementation, Financial & Risk Management): </b></p><br><p>· Assist in establishing and oversight of implementation of systems for efficiently controlling the quality of technical works; closely tracking works progress against payment and work plans, and controlling the quality of the final construction outputs as per donor and user community expectations. </p><br><p>· Assist in applying Quality benchmark tool on the project in coordination with MEAL team </p><br><p>· Maintain construction budgets components to ensure appropriate and efficient use of resources in the project. </p><br><p><b>Monitoring, Reporting and Administration: </b></p><br><p>· Ensure that project documentation is prepared, including weekly and monthly project reports on implementation/construction status, and update shared folders as per World Vision requirements. </p><br><p>· Track and monitor progress of all WASH activities against work plans, budgets, and timelines, flagging risks, delays, or deviations to the Project Manager. </p><br><p>· Collect, compile, and analyze field data to inform evidence-based decisions and adaptive project management. </p><br><p>· Maintain accurate records of beneficiaries, contractors, suppliers, and WASH assets, ensuring compliance with organizational and donor standards. </p><br><p>· Ensure proper filing and documentation of all technical, financial, and administrative records, supporting internal audits and compliance checks. </p><br><p>· Facilitate communication and information sharing between field teams, management, and other relevant departments to ensure smooth project operations. </p><br><p>· Support MEAL team in integrating monitoring indicators into reports and provide input on project performance data. </p><br><p>· Document lessons learned and best practices for continuous improvement and future project planning. </p><br><p>· Ensure compliance with organizational policies on child and adult safeguarding policy, safety, data protection and GESI.</p><br><p><b>Coordination with local community groups/ Government Departments/ Other stake holders (Internal and External):</b> </p><br><p>· When required, in collaboration with Project manager Representing the organization at DoE, DoW, DOH and other governmental departments and actively participate in the working group and JCF meetings </p><br><p>· Coordination with relevant governmental Directorates to get approvals and facilitation letters for implementing the project activities </p><br><p>· Coordination with local community groups/government departments. </p><br><p>· Coordination with the local women and disability organizations.</p><br><p><b>Staff Management (Learning and capacity building): </b></p><br><p>· Manage Community mobilizers/ Hygiene promoters and provide leadership in close coordination with respective project manager </p><br><p>· Coordinate and oversee the hiring process and monitor for community mobilizers /Hygiene promoters </p><br><p>· Monitor the performance of casuals and raise any issues with Human Resources if necessary. </p><br><p>· Develop and implement the capacity building plan for CMs/ HPs, and monitor and coordinate service delivery. </p><br><p><b>Others</b> </p><br><p>· Ensure that organizational Security, Supply chain, Administration, People and culture, IT procedures and guidelines are well integrated into projects. </p><br><p>· Any other duties relating to the nature of the job </p><br><p>· Standardized approach to the donor guidelines across the two projects </p><br><p>· Donor expertise and building relationships. </p><br><p><b><u>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE:</u></b></p><br><p>· Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject (Civil / Environmental / Public Health Engineering). </p><br><p>· Relevant master’s degree would be an advantage. </p><br><p>· Experience living and working in a fragile context </p><br><p>· Mentoring within cross-cultural contexts. </p><br><p>· Experience: at least 3 years working in relief/Aid or development work. </p><br><p>· Previous experience of INGO work. </p><br><p>· Experience in working with IDPs, Returnees, host communities and conflict-affected persons. </p><br><p>· High communication skill and both budget and staff management </p><br><p>· Experience in designing and putting bill of quantities, WASH facilities like toilet, bathing cubicles, water supply lines and hygiene promotion for affected people </p><br><p>· Demonstrated experience in multispectral grants is preferred. </p><br><p>· Experience in working on Bill of Quantities and design for water and sanitation facilities in particular in schools </p><br><p>· Experience of working with cross-functional teams. </p><br><p>· Understands and have implemented Disability WASH Inclusive WASH in schools, health facilities and at the household level </p><br><p>· Experience in working with people living with disability </p><br><p>· Experience in business development and entrepreneurship programming</p><br><p>· Demonstrated experience in Gender equality and social inclusion in WASH is preferred </p><br><p>· Demonstrated experience in women empowerment projects is preferred </p><br><p>· Demonstrated technical and professional aptitude in project management in a fragile context. Understanding of multi-sector project implementation essential i.e. a thorough understanding of key sector interventions at a programme/operational level i.e. familiarity with Economic Recovery Interventions, Food Security, Cash Assistance programming. </p><br><p>· Relevant professional experience managing and implementing large emergency/development projects </p><br><p>· Demonstrated understanding of the humanitarian sector </p><br><p>· Advanced written and oral English skills i.e. the ability to express ideas clearly and effectively, both in spoken and written English. </p><br><p>· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. </p><br><p>· Strong capacity building and facilitation skills. </p><br><p>· Self-starter who can work independently under pressure and who has ability to manage work tasks without direct supervision. </p><br><p>· Effective in establishing priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor activities, juggle competing demands and work to tight deadlines. </p><br><p>· Strong ability to work with and relate to diverse personality types, to practice relational and ideological tolerance, and to contribute to a positive organizational culture. </p><br><p>· Ability to maintain performance expectations and healthy social interactions in psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources. </p><br><p>· Willing to travel as required. </p><br><p>· Able to live and work within a fragile context and restricted environment. </p><br><p>· Commitment to World Vision Core Values, Vision and Mission Statement. </p><br><p>· Knowledge of and adherence to the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct and capability of incorporating standards in implementation and evaluation of relevant projects. </p><br><br><p><b>Required</b> <b>Language(s):</b></p><br><p>· Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written). </p><br><p>· Knowledge of Kurdish (spoken and written) is desirable. </p><br><p>· Proficiency in English (spoken and written). </p><br><p><b>Required</b> <b>travel and/or work environment accommodations:</b></p><br><p>· The position is based in Kirkuk. </p><br><p>· Willingness to travel frequently within Kirkuk Governorate, including rural and field locations , Hawija and Daquq Districts </p><br><p>· Ability to work in a multicultural and occasionally high-pressure environment. </p><br><p>· Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and field conditions. </p><br><p><b>Position’s physical requirements:</b></p><br><p>· Ability to conduct field visits in rural/agricultural settings, which may involve walking on uneven terrain and exposure to outdoor conditions. </p><br><p>· No specific physical limitations, but reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. </p><br><p><u>Applicant Types Accepted:</u></p><br>Local Applicants Only </div>
<p>JOB PURPOSE</p><p><br></p><p>The Programme Director will lead, direct, and manage all aspects of World Vision Iraq’s program and operations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) and Government of Iraq (GOI). This includes ensuring a robust strategic alignment and seamless integration between resource acquisition, program quality, field operations, and organizational objectives. The Programme Director will also lead the design and implementation of WV Iraq’s nexus programming, integrating humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts. In addition, he/she will drive innovative programming ideas to enhance WV Iraq's impact, focusing on partnerships with local, national, and international stakeholders. The ultimate goal is to achieve a significant, sustainable impact on child well-being, focusing on the most vulnerable children in the region.</p><p><br></p><p>KEY RESPONSIBILITES:</p><p><br></p><p>Strategic Leadership and Coordination</p><p><br></p><p>As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to the overall success of WV Iraq’s country strategy and business planning.</p><p>Identify strategically aligned programming opportunities within the national context and mandate, including accessing funding and partnering effectively with stakeholders.</p><p>Approve and ensure the implementation of Resource Development and Acquisition strategies and plans.</p><p>Forge strong relationships with peers in the WV partnership, advocating the position of WV Iraq, contributing to strategic meetings, and translating strategic insights into contextually appropriate approaches.</p><p>Promote strong and rigorous coordination and collaboration between field operations, grant acquisition, sector, and evaluation teams to ensure high-quality program implementation and field impact.</p><p>Ensure field needs, assessment and analysis data, local context, and internal and external funding and donor priorities are properly integrated into WV Iraq’s strategic planning.</p><p>Ensure that strategies are aligned with the priorities of World Vision International while also adapting to the Iraqi context.</p><p>Resource Mobilization and Donor Engagement</p><p><br></p><p>Lead the development of the Resource Development strategy, ensuring alignment with the organizational strategy and maximizing funding opportunities.</p><p>Establish and maintain strong relationships with institutional, private, and philanthropic donors to secure financial resources and long-term partnerships.</p><p>Work closely with the finance and program teams to ensure that funding needs are met and resources are effectively allocated to high-priority programs.</p><p> Oversee the development of high-quality proposals and reports that align with donor expectations and organizational goals.</p><p> Ensure that donor compliance and reporting standards are met, and that all funding is utilized efficiently.</p><p> Explore new opportunities for funding and partnerships, particularly in key sectors such as education, protection, and climate resilience.</p><p>Program Quality and Field Operations</p><p><br></p><p> Oversee the implementation of high-quality programs on the ground, ensuring that all operations are child-focused and aligned with the organization's mission.</p><p>Lead the integration of RLEAM (Rapid Learning and Evaluation Management) systems to digitally monitor and evaluate program performance in real time.</p><p> Ensure the implementation of robust systems for monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) across all programs.</p><p> Drive program quality by overseeing assessments, program design, and implementation, ensuring that programs meet internal and external standards.</p><p> Ensure effective and efficient program management, addressing operational challenges and optimizing the use of resources.</p><p>Ensure that operational and programmatic activities comply with World Vision’s policies, donor requirements, and regulatory standards.</p><p>Develop and implement systems that optimize operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness across all programs.</p><p>Innovative Programmes Initiation</p><p><br></p><p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE:</p><p><br></p><p>Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification:</p><p><br></p><p>Master’s degree in humanitarian aid, international development, economics, rural development, social sciences or related field.</p><p>Required Professional Experience:</p><p><br></p><p>Minimum of 6–7 years of experience in senior leadership roles, with previous experience serving at Director level or in a comparable senior management position, in humanitarian organizations.</p><p>Proven senior leadership experience across humanitarian and development programming, preferably in fragile, conflict-affected, or complex operating environments, with demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction and navigate changing contexts.</p><p>Demonstrated experience in programme management and programme quality, including oversight of complex, multi-sector portfolios and ensuring effective implementation, quality, accountability, compliance, and achievement of results.</p><p>Strong track record in resource mobilization and business development, including identifying funding opportunities, leading or contributing to high-value proposals, developing strategic partnerships, and securing and managing multi-million-dollar grants and funding portfolios.</p><p>Significant experience in donor and external engagement, with the ability to represent the organization effectively and build strong relationships with institutional donors, UN agencies, government authorities, international and national organizations, private sector actors, and other strategic partners.</p><p>Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop diverse and experienced teams, including senior managers and technical specialists, fostering collaboration, accountability, high performance, and an inclusive organizational culture.</p><p>Strong understanding of Humanitarian–Development–Peace (HDP) nexus programming, with experience integrating humanitarian response, resilience and development, peacebuilding, localization, and sustainability approaches.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><br></p>
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<p>With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.<br>Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!</p><br><p><u>Employee Contract Type:</u></p><br>Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)<p><u>Job Description:</u></p><br><p><b><u><span>JOB OPPORTUNITY</span></u></b></p><br><p><b><u><span>Market Systems Development Specialist - Ninewa</span></u></b></p><br><p><span>World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision - Iraq Office is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person for the position of </span><b><span>Market Systems Development Specialist - Ninewa</span><span>.</span></b></p><br><p><span><b><u><span>PURPOSE OF POSITION</span></u><span>:</span></b></span></p><br><p><span><span>The </span><b><span>Market Systems Development Specialist</span></b><span> will lead the design and implementation of inclusive market systems interventions under the </span><b><span>“Sustainable and Resilient Future – Ninewa”</span></b><span> project. The role focuses on applying World Vision’s Markets for Communities approach to strengthen market linkages between producers, private sector actors, and public institutions, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and inclusivity. The Specialist will identify opportunities to improve market functionality, facilitate value chain development, and design solutions that promote market growth and resilience. Responsibilities include building the capacity of project staff and partners on market systems development, harmonizing implementation and monitoring tools, and ensuring quality assurance in all economic development activities. The position will work closely with livelihood staff, saving groups, and financial institutions including microfinance providers to enable integrated market systems development and deliver measurable impact for farmers and local businesses.</span></span></p><br><p><span><b><u><span>MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></u></b></span></p><br><p><span>1. </span><span>Technical Leadership, Mapping of key stakeholders, coordination of the Market, and Value Chain Analysis:</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Provide technical leadership on market systems and value chains for the Sustainable and Resilient Future–Ninewa project, adopting the Markets for Communities module;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Map and connect smallholder producers and saving groups to key market players (private/public/financial institutions) to increase productivity, profitability, and household incomes;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Develop/contribute training materials and manuals for management of agricultural and non-agricultural enterprises— including collection centers and value chain improvement;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Identify and support niche commercialization opportunities (e.g., high-value crops, off‑farm opportunities).</span></p><br><p><span>2. </span><span>Monitoring, evaluation, reporting, learning, and knowledge management:</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Develop data collection tools and techniques to monitor interventions (including volume and value of marketed products in collection centers/cooperatives);</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Conduct follow-up visits to assess progress and provide technical support;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Document lessons learned, best practices, successes, case studies, and impacts for internal/external sharing;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Assist the Project Manager and MEAL Specialist in preparing timely, accurate, high-quality donor reports;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Apply innovative approaches to monitor and evaluate performance, effectiveness, and impact of livelihood interventions;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Support baseline and endline studies, research sustainable livelihoods and economic development; document case studies showing social transformation and sustainable development outcomes.</span></p><br><p><span>3. </span><span>Partnerships, networking, external engagements, and advocacy:</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Identify, profile, and build strategic linkages with partners across value chains, market systems, and financial inclusion;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Liaise with financial institutions/MFIs to enable tailored financing and product development for commodity improvement and SME growth;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Ensure effective coordination and engagement among project partners and stakeholders for delivery of the Business Plan for Economic Empowerment;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Establish and maintain relations with Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Trade and Industry, and other relevant stakeholders;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Increase project visibility through engagement in value chain and market systems development;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Promote cross-learning through networks; participate in networking meetings and guide members toward mutually beneficial livelihood improvements;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Represent the project in forums, workshops, and conferences; meet regularly with like-minded bodies to strategize effective Market Systems Development;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Strengthen platforms for prioritized on‑farm, off‑farm, and non‑farm value chains;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Identify advocacy issues affecting smallholders and mobilize stakeholders to influence policies, remove barriers, and expand access to markets;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Lead mapping/selection/engagement/coordination of private sector actors.</span></p><br><p><span>4. </span><span>Acquisition of grants and resources:</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Identify challenges/opportunities within project areas and formulate concepts/proposals for donors;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Participate in concept note/proposal development for livelihoods/resilience;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Generate quality data and evidence to support proposals and showcase impacts;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Build/strengthen relationships with private sector actors and donors to explore funding;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Leverage ground evidence to attract additional financing for market systems interventions.</span></p><br><p><span>Perform other duties as required</span></p><br><p><span><b><u><span>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</span></u></b></span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Rural Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or any other related field.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>A Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience may be considered in place of a Master’s.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>At least 5 years of relevant work experience in designing and implementing economic development/Market System development projects in the Private sector, Public or Non-Government Organizations.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Must have an awareness of key market system-related project models and approaches such as inclusive Market Systems Development, Local Value Chain Development (LVCD), Business Facilitation, (BF), Saving Groups, Microfinance, Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture (NSA), Farmer Managed Natural Resources (FMNR), Citizen Voice and Action (CVA), Cash/Food Programming, and CBDRM.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Experience working with government institutions, NGOs, and international development agencies.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Sound knowledge of the Iraq Resilience and Livelihood programming context</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Demonstrated ability to work in Resilience and Livelihood programs across Iraq</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Strong project management skills</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Strong capacity building skills</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Good interpersonal skills</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Ability to work with minimal supervision</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written).</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Proficiency in English (spoken and written).</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Capacity to carry training materials and equipment as needed.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>No specific physical limitations, but reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Experience in designing and delivering Training of Trainers (ToT) programs.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land management, and water conservation techniques.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Knowledge of local agricultural systems, market dynamics, and value chains in Iraq.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Experience with donor-funded projects, particularly those funded by UN agencies or international NGOs.</span></p><br><p><span><b><u><span>WORK ENVIRONMENT:</span></u></b></span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>The position is based in Ninewa-Mosul.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Willingness to travel frequently within Ninewa Governorate, including rural and field locations. (Up to 80% of the time)</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Ability to work in a multicultural and occasionally high-pressure environment.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and field conditions.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Ability to conduct field visits in rural/agricultural settings, which may involve walking on uneven terrain and exposure to outdoor conditions.</span></p><br><p><u>Applicant Types Accepted:</u></p><br>Local Applicants Only </div>
<p>With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.<br> <br>Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children s life stories!</p> <p> </p> <p> <u>Employee Contract Type:</u> </p>Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)<p> </p> <p> <u>Job Description:</u> </p> <p> <b> <u>JOB OPPORTUNITY</u> </b> </p> <p> <b> <u>Market Systems Development Specialist - Ninewa</u> </b> </p> <p>World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision - Iraq Office is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person for the position of <b>Market Systems Development Specialist - Ninewa.</b> </p> <p> <b> <u> <span>PURPOSE OF POSITION</span></u>:</b> </p> <p> <span>The <b>Market Systems Development Specialist</b> will lead the design and implementation of inclusive market systems interventions under the <b> Sustainable and Resilient Future Ninewa </b> project. The role focuses on applying World Vision s Markets for Communities approach to strengthen market linkages between producers, private sector actors, and public institutions, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and inclusivity. The Specialist will identify opportunities to improve market functionality, facilitate value chain development, and design solutions that promote market growth and resilience. Responsibilities include building the capacity of project staff and partners on market systems development, harmonizing implementation and monitoring tools, and ensuring quality assurance in all economic development activities. The position will work closely with livelihood staff, saving groups, and financial institutions including microfinance providers to enable integrated market systems development and deliver measurable impact for farmers and local businesses.</span> </p> <p> <b> <u> <span>MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></u> </b> </p> <p> <b> <u> <span> </span></u> </b> </p> <p>1. Technical Leadership, Mapping of key stakeholders, coordination of the Market, and Value Chain Analysis:</p> <p> <span> </span>Provide technical leadership on market systems and value chains for the Sustainable and Resilient Future Ninewa project, adopting the Markets for Communities module;</p> <p> <span> </span>Map and connect smallholder producers and saving groups to key market players (private/public/financial institutions) to increase productivity, profitability, and household incomes;</p> <p> <span> </span>Develop/contribute training materials and manuals for management of agricultural and non-agricultural enterprises including collection centers and value chain improvement;</p> <p> <span> </span>Identify and support niche commercialization opportunities (e.g., high-value crops, off farm opportunities).</p> <p>2. Monitoring, evaluation, reporting, learning, and knowledge management:</p> <p> <span> </span>Develop data collection tools and techniques to monitor interventions (including volume and value of marketed products in collection centers/cooperatives);</p> <p> <span> </span>Conduct follow-up visits to assess progress and provide technical support;</p> <p> <span> </span>Document lessons learned, best practices, successes, case studies, and impacts for internal/external sharing;</p> <p> <span> </span>Assist the Project Manager and MEAL Specialist in preparing timely, accurate, high-quality donor reports;</p> <p> <span> </span>Apply innovative approaches to monitor and evaluate performance, effectiveness, and impact of livelihood interventions;</p> <p> <span> </span>Support baseline and endline studies, research sustainable livelihoods and economic development; document case studies showing social transformation and sustainable development outcomes.</p> <p>3. Partnerships, networking, external engagements, and advocacy:</p> <p> <span> </span>Identify, profile, and build strategic linkages with partners across value chains, market systems, and financial inclusion;</p> <p> <span> </span>Liaise with financial institutions/MFIs to enable tailored financing and product development for commodity improvement and SME growth;</p> <p> <span> </span>Ensure effective coordination and engagement among project partners and stakeholders for delivery of the Business Plan for Economic Empowerment;</p> <p> <span> </span>Establish and maintain relations with Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Trade and Industry, and other relevant stakeholders;</p> <p> <span> </span>Increase project visibility through engagement in value chain and market systems development;</p> <p> <span> </span>Promote cross-learning through networks; participate in networking meetings and guide members toward mutually beneficial livelihood improvements;</p> <p> <span> </span>Represent the project in forums, workshops, and conferences; meet regularly with like-minded bodies to strategize effective Market Systems Development;</p> <p> <span> </span>Strengthen platforms for prioritized on farm, off farm, and non farm value chains;</p> <p> <span> </span>Identify advocacy issues affecting smallholders and mobilize stakeholders to influence policies, remove barriers, and expand access to markets;</p> <p> <span> </span>Lead mapping/selection/engagement/coordination of private sector actors.</p> <p>4. Acquisition of grants and resources:</p> <p> <span> </span>Identify challenges/opportunities within project areas and formulate concepts/proposals for donors;</p> <p> <span> </span>Participate in concept note/proposal development for livelihoods/resilience;</p> <p> <span> </span>Generate quality data and evidence to support proposals and showcase impacts;</p> <p> <span> </span>Build/strengthen relationships with private sector actors and donors to explore funding;</p> <p> <span> </span>Leverage ground evidence to attract additional financing for market systems interventions.</p> <p> </p> <p>Perform other duties as required</p> <p> <b> <u> <span> </span></u> </b> </p> <p><br></p>
<p>With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children s life stories!</p><p>Employee Contract Type: Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)</p><p>Job Description:</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>55% Protection Activties :</p><ul><li>Coordinate and communicate with other departments internally.</li><li>Consult technical issues with Technical Adviser(s) in and seek appropriate support whenever necessary.</li><li>Work closely with MEAL team.</li><li>Coordinate with P&C to recruit field staff ( Casuals) when necessary and follow up any issues according to P&C policy and Procedure.</li><li>In coordination with the Project Coordinator to work with S&C and Finance for procurement as necessary.</li><li>Supervise Casuals in supporting cases, case planning, case conferences and closures.</li><li>Attend and represent WVI at the inter-agency and coordination meetings (prottection working groups and others) as agreed with Project manager / Project Coordinator and Technical Advisor.</li><li>Develop monthly and weekly activity and procurement plans and implement as well as monitor to achieve expected results as planned.</li><li>Under the supervision of Project manager/ Project Coordinator , ensure that all planned activities are implemented on time, within the budget according to quality standards.</li><li>Ensures timely update the progress and any issues of field activities to Project manager / Project Coordinator and Protection and education technical adviser.</li><li>Support in preparation of all procurement and administrative documents required for program implementation.</li><li>Provide different trainings to community mobilizer, casuals and project participants in education and protection sectors.</li><li>Support the development and use of training materials (IEC materials, session plans, guidance tools) and ensure quality delivery and follow-up of training.</li><li>Ensure a context-based mechanism to be in place to hear the voices of the community for WVI project interventions.</li><li>Strengthen meaningful child/youth participation at the community level.</li><li>Assist in identifying, reporting and responding to existing and potential child protection threats at the community level.</li><li>Create an environment of open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team effort.</li><li>Facilitate beneficiary training and coordinate with line directorates or private sector to conduct training to project beneficiaries.</li><li>Support Project coordinator / Manager in managing budget</li><li>Support in Mainstreaming and integrating GESI across all the project activities</li></ul><p>10% Project Management (Quality Implementation, Financial & Risk Management):</p><ul><li>Assist in establishing and overseeing systems to efficiently control the quality of protection initiatives, ensuring activities meet donor and community expectations.</li><li>Apply quality benchmarks to the project in coordination with the MEAL team to monitor and improve project performance.</li><li>Maintain project budgets to ensure the efficient use of resources</li><li>Coordinate with finance and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and resources necessary for project implementation.</li><li>Manage day-to-day grant activities, ensuring that project activities comply with the grant agreement and expenditures align with grant guidelines.</li><li>Ensure local partners fulfil their roles as per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), maintaining accountability and performance standards.</li><li>Identify potential risks in project implementation and work with relevant teams to develop mitigation strategies</li></ul><p>10% Coordination with local community groups/ Government Departments/ Other stake holders (Internal and External):</p><ul><li>When required, collaborate with the Operations Manager, Project Coordinator and Technical Advisor to represent World Vision at interagency coordination meetings.</li><li>Actively participate in Protection Working Gorup, and coordination Meetings and attend relevant state-level meetings.</li><li>Represent WVI projects on internal World Vision Communities of Practice (CoPs) and working groups and other relevant forums.</li><li>Coordinate day-to-day operations and financial management of protection activities, ensuring all implemented activities align with approved project work plans.</li><li>Liaise with the Project Coordinator, Project Manager and Technical Advisor to ensure smooth project execution.</li><li>Community and Authority Engagement:</li><li>Liaise with beneficiary communities, protection technical working groups, and local authorities to ensure project sites are selected according to project design requirements and community needs.</li><li>Coordinate with school management and the Directorate of Education to ensure smooth implementation of school-based activities</li><li>Assist in obtaining necessary approvals for protection activities from local authorities and relevant government departments.</li><li>Foster strong relationships with community groups and government departments to facilitate effective project implementation and ensure alignment with local policies and regulations.</li><li>Support collaboration with local partners and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of protection initiatives.</li><li>Ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.</li></ul><p>10% Monitoring, Reporting and Administration:</p><ul><li>Draft monthly report including all required information of the updates of the activities and make sure of submitting on time.</li><li>Ensure project documentation is up to date and project records, photos and contracts, correspondences are filed.</li><li>Assist with monitoring the indicators and quality benchmarks to achieve the targets.</li><li>Contribute to the preparation of internal and external reports.</li><li>Support Project Manager/ Project Coordinator in compiling the reports through managing all the project data to be provided at any time necessary.</li><li><br></li></ul>
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<p>With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.<br>Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!</p><br><p><u>Employee Contract Type:</u></p><br>Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)<p><u>Job Description:</u></p><br><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><br><p><b>55% Protection Activties :</b></p><br><ul><li><p>Coordinate and communicate with other departments internally.</p><br></li><li><p>Consult technical issues with Technical Adviser(s) in and seek appropriate support whenever necessary.</p><br></li><li><p>Work closely with MEAL team.</p><br></li><li><p>Coordinate with P&C to recruit field staff ( Casuals) when necessary and follow up any issues according to P&C policy and Procedure.</p><br></li><li><p>In coordination with the Project Coordinator to work with S&C and Finance for procurement as necessary.</p><br></li><li><p>Supervise Casuals in supporting cases, case planning, case conferences and closures.</p><br></li><li><p>Attend and represent WVI at the inter-agency and coordination meetings (prottection working groups and others) as agreed with Project manager / Project Coordinator and Technical Advisor.</p><br></li><li><p>Develop monthly and weekly activity and procurement plans and implement as well as monitor to achieve expected results as planned.</p><br></li><li><p>Under the supervision of Project manager/ Project Coordinator , ensure that all planned activities are implemented on time, within the budget according to quality standards.</p><br></li><li><p>Ensures timely update the progress and any issues of field activities to Project manager / Project Coordinator and Protection and education technical adviser.</p><br></li><li><p>Support in preparation of all procurement and administrative documents required for program implementation.</p><br></li><li><p>Provide different trainings to community mobilizer, casuals and project participants in education and protection sectors.</p><br></li><li><p>Support the development and use of training materials (IEC materials, session plans, guidance tools) and ensure quality delivery and follow-up of training.</p><br></li><li><p>Ensure a context-based mechanism to be in place to hear the voices of the community for WVI project interventions.</p><br></li><li><p>Strengthen meaningful child/youth participation at the community level.</p><br></li><li><p>Assist in identifying, reporting and responding to existing and potential child protection threats at the community level.</p><br></li><li><p>Create an environment of open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team effort.</p><br></li><li><p>Facilitate beneficiary training and coordinate with line directorates or private sector to conduct training to project beneficiaries.</p><br></li><li><p>Support Project coordinator / Manager in managing budget</p><br></li><li><p>Support in Mainstreaming and integrating GESI across all the project activities</p><br></li></ul><p><b>10% Project Management (Quality Implementation, Financial & Risk Management):</b></p><br><ul><li><p>Assist in establishing and overseeing systems to efficiently control the quality of protection initiatives, ensuring activities meet donor and community expectations.</p><br></li><li><p>Apply quality benchmarks to the project in coordination with the MEAL team to monitor and improve project performance.</p><br></li><li><p>Maintain project budgets to ensure the efficient use of resources</p><br></li><li><p>Coordinate with finance and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and resources necessary for project implementation.</p><br></li><li><p>Manage day-to-day grant activities, ensuring that project activities comply with the grant agreement and expenditures align with grant guidelines.</p><br></li><li><p>Ensure local partners fulfil their roles as per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), maintaining accountability and performance standards.</p><br></li><li><p>Identify potential risks in project implementation and work with relevant teams to develop mitigation strategies</p><br></li></ul><p><b>10% Coordination with local community groups/ Government Departments/ Other stake holders (Internal and External):</b></p><br><ul><li><p>When required, collaborate with the Operations Manager, Project Coordinator and Technical Advisor to represent World Vision at interagency coordination meetings. Actively participate in Protection Working Gorup, and coordination Meetings and attend relevant state-level meetings.</p><br></li><li><p>Represent WVI projects on internal World Vision Communities of Practice (CoPs) and working groups and other relevant forums.</p><br></li><li><p>Coordinate day-to-day operations and financial management of protection activities, ensuring all implemented activities align with approved project work plans. Liaise with the Project Coordinator, Project Manager and Technical Advisor to ensure smooth project execution.</p><br></li><li><p>Community and Authority Engagement:</p><br></li><li><p>Liaise with beneficiary communities, protection technical working groups, and local authorities to ensure project sites are selected according to project design requirements and community needs.</p><br></li><li><p>Coordinate with school management and the Directorate of Education to ensure smooth implementation of school-based activities</p><br></li><li><p>Assist in obtaining necessary approvals for protection activities from local authorities and relevant government departments.</p><br></li><li><p>Foster strong relationships with community groups and government departments to facilitate effective project implementation and ensure alignment with local policies and regulations.</p><br></li><li><p>Support collaboration with local partners and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of protection initiatives. Ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.</p><br></li></ul><p><b>10% Monitoring, Reporting and Administration:</b></p><br><ul><li><p>Draft monthly report including all required information of the updates of the activities and make sure of submitting on time.</p><br></li><li><p>Ensure project documentation is up to date and project records, photos and contracts, correspondences are filed.</p><br></li><li><p>Assist with monitoring the indicators and quality benchmarks to achieve the targets.</p><br></li><li><p>Contribute to the preparation of internal and external reports.</p><br></li><li><p>Support Project Manager/ Project Coordinator in compiling the reports through managing all the project data to be provided at any time necessary. </p><br></li><li><p>Provide inputs and/or actions to address the issue of Accountability shared by MEAL team.</p><br></li><li><p>Support project manager/ Project Coordinator to administer project budget to ensure accurate and timely budget spending.</p><br></li></ul><p><b>10% Staff Management (Learning and capacity building):</b></p><br><ul><li><p>With the support of the Manager/ Project Coordinator, develop staff planning and provide guidance and support to the field staff/ Casuals in their role/tasks.</p><br></li><li><p>Assist the Manager in recruiting of casuals as needed.</p><br></li><li><p>Keep a positive, flexible and dynamic work environment.</p><br></li><li><p>Maintain regular coordination meetings (or other if needed) to ensure good coordination within the team.</p><br></li><li><p>Ensure that the field staff clearly understand their daily tasks, project goal and expected results in short/long term</p><br></li><li><p>Build capacity of casuals through coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training, particularly in child protection, education, facilitation, and community engagement.</p><br></li></ul><p><b>5% Others:</b></p><br><ul><li><p> Ensure that organizational security measures and directives are integrated into project.</p><br></li><li><p>Any other duties relating to the nature of the job</p><br></li><li><p>Other tasks as requested by the Line Manager and/or Response Manager.</p><br></li></ul><p><u>Applicant Types Accepted:</u></p><br>Local Applicants Only </div>