Project Officer

Job Summary

The Project Officer for Climate Resilience and Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and supporting activities under the Empowering Climate-Resilient Female Farmers in Iraq project. This project aims to enhance the climate resilience and economic empowerment of 100 women farmers through targeted training, in-kind agricultural support, improved market access, and awareness campaigns. The Project Officer will work closely with CARE’s partners and local stakeholders to ensure effective and timely delivery of project interventions, fostering sustainable practices and economic resilience

Position Location: Basra, Iraq

Reporting/Line Management: Head of Program, CARE Iraq

Staff reporting to this post: N/A

Duration of Contract: 01.12.2024 – 31.05.2025

Proposed Start Date of Contract: 01.12.2024 

Responsibilities and Tasks include but not limited to:

• In close cooperation with the Head of Program and the local partner, develop steps and procedures for timely planning and implementation of all elements in the project.
• Provide technical guidance on climate and women empowerment related activities along with partner supervision ensuring successful implementation.
• Manages the day today implementation and monitoring of project activities providing technical backstopping to project staff to ensure quality and technical standards
• Ensure that project targets are being met by CARE and the partner through regular follow up, supervision and meetings with the partner
• Submit monthly projections and track spending to ensure its on track based on the monthly projections
• Ensure that all project-related procurement is well planned and timely managed
• Regularly review BVAs and submit feedback to Finance and Head of Program
• In cooperation with MEAL team, ensure proper data collection mechanisms that collect SADD data are in place and are utilized regularly and documentation of learning
• Be the administrative focal point for the project and ensure all the paperwork is up to date with the project and supporting documents are in place and stored in relevant platforms
• Ensure regular project monitoring (field visits, regular program meetings, budget forecast, internal and donor reports, etc.)
• Liaise with local authorities and government bodies to secure necessary approvals and support, the partner on quality implementation and attend relevant technical coordination forums and ensure that CARE Iraq’s commitment to women’s empowerment and climate resilience is well-represented.
• Ensuring donor visibility and branding obligations are fulfilled as appropriate.
• Review and develop consultancy TORs, curriculums, SOPs and other project related documents
• Any other relevant task as requested by the line manager in scope of the project.

Staff Risk Management Responsibilities

CARE believes that personal risk management is crucial for staff; however, the risk management cannot be achieved unless each staff member fulfills the following responsibilities. Failure to do so can not only endanger their own safety but also compromise the entire team and organization.

1. Maintain Situational Awareness:

• Staff must maintain a high level of situational awareness at all times. This includes being vigilant about their surroundings, recognizing potential threats, and understanding the local context and culture.

• Staff must stay informed about the security situation in their area of operation and avoid complacency. They should promptly read and understand information shared by the organization in relevant communication channels.

• Staff must strictly adhere to the risk protocols and guidelines established by their organization. This includes following travel advisories, checking in regularly with designated security contacts, and complying with curfews or movement restrictions.

• Staff must be well-prepared for emergencies by knowing the location and contact details of local emergency services, the nearest hospital, and their organization’s security focal point. They should carry essential emergency supplies, such as first aid kits, communication devices, and personal identification, and participate in regular safety drills and training sessions.

• Staff must ensure they have reliable means of communication at all times and keep their phones charged and operational. They should keep the team informed of their whereabouts, especially when traveling or working in the field, and establish check-in routines to confirm their safety regularly.

• Staff must understand and respect local customs, traditions, and social norms to avoid unnecessary risks and foster good relations with local communities.

Additionally, all staff members must:

1. Take Reasonable Care:

• Staff must take reasonable care for their personal health, safety, and security and ensure that their actions do not harm other staff members.

• Staff must comply with the orders/instructions of the Risk focal points as required, and adhere to any workplace policy/procedure aimed at increasing the safety of all staff, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as laid out in the Risk Management Plan.

• Staff must ensure that all radios, Track24 units, Satphones, helmets, body armour, trauma/first aid equipment, and any other personal protective equipment and items used in field operations and elsewhere are in a safe and serviceable condition and used in accordance with their operating instructions. All damages must be paid for personally.

• Supervisors of other staff have a Duty of Care to ensure that their staff are not put at risk and are adequately supervised while performing their work. Managers, supervisors, and staff must ensure that before they, or their staff, work in field-based locations, they receive adequate training in security, field health and safety, and risk management.

• Staff must promptly notify the Risk focal point of any field/operational Risk, health, safety, and security incidents that occur.

• Bachelor’s degree in Livelihoods, Environment Science, Food security, Water Management, Agricultural Engineering or other related subjects.
• 3-4 years of relevant experience with Non-Governmental organizations, especially focused on climate adaptation and/or women’s empowerment projects.
• Experience in implementing projects with partners.
• Experience working with budgets, including managing financial outlays and expenditures.
• knowledge of the program management cycle, and related process and structures for quality program management.
• Strong communication skills, including ability to lead and manage remotely.
• Able to identify program challenges, device and communicate innovative alternatives/solutions for smooth program implementation.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic language skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Excellent skills MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Pro-active and helpful attitude, ready to take on variety of new tasks.
• Preferably from Basra.

If you’re interested in this role, kindly apply via https://care-international-iraq.jobs.personio.com/job/1829379#apply by 18/11/2024 at the latest. Regrettably, applications received after this date will not be considered.

Notes:

-Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

-CARE has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and child abuse. CARE takes all concerns and complaints about sexual harassment, exploitation and sexual abuse as well as child abuse by CARE staff and related personnel very seriously. CARE International has therefore drawn up the CARE International Safeguarding Policy on Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse, and Child Abuse CARE staff and its related personnel must adhere to CARE’s core values which are Transformation, Integrity, Diversity, Equality, and Excellence

-For any inquiries regarding this position, please contact CARE Iraq HR Manager through [email protected]