Archaeologist or Architect specializing in Heritage Conservation

MAIN OBJECTIVE

Follow up the implementation of the socio-economic component of a Project on touristic valorization of archeological sites in Baghdad.
AVSI will be in charge to achieve the following results:
1. Creation of a cooperative for the maintenance and restoration of unbaked brick structures
2. Creation of a consortium of companies operating in the tourist-cultural sector.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Supports the Head of Programs/Country Representative in Development and Management of the project
• Carries out the project according to the rules and standards of the Donor and AVSI standards for the implementation of projects.
• Ensures that all project relevant support is in place (monitoring, logistics, finance administration, etc.)
• Support in modifying and continuing project planning
• Establish good working relationships with donors and other stakeholders in-country for emergency and development programs in coordination with the Country Office
• Reports to the Head of Programs/Country Representative on the progress of the project and all risks associated with the project work
• Manages staff according to AVSI principles, and strategies
• Participate in the recruitment of new staff
• Ensures implementation of AVSI policies
• Represents AVSI in cluster meetings and relation with different stakeholders (If required)
• Facilitate information sharing on activities between different departments and other team members to ensure proper coordination and division of tasks within the team
• Supervise the implementation of activities in the project area.
• Public relations management in some field offices (If required)
• Accompanies visiting donors and AVSI Head Office staff journalists/or appoints adequate representation
• Elaborate work plans together with the project team
• Ensure that the deliverables of the project are reported correctly
• Oversee the operational planning of needs assessments, baselines, end lines and other surveys conducted by the project team
• Support Head of Programs/Country Representative in financial project planning, budget forecasting
• Fulfilment of any other tasks which are assigned by the management and correspond in general with the character of this position.

Reporting to

AVSI is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, to apply.

How to Apply (Application Process):

Interested candidates are required to send CV and Job Application to https://www.avsi.org/en/work-with-us/jobs/NA1325-AS-IRQ

starting form 19-03-2025. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and based on urgency, AVSI may fill the position prior to the closing date.