Vacancy Announcement
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Job Title: Field Assistant
Number of Vacancies and Location: Five (5) vacancies in Erbil, Koya, Sulaymaniyah, Halabja and Sharazor
Reports to: Field Officer
Employment Type: Full-time, Contract
Start Date: June 2025
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Key Responsibilities:
Field Support and Activity Implementation:
· Assist the Field Officer in the execution of project activities in designated field location, ensuring that they align with the project’s objectives and timelines.
· Provide support for workshops, training sessions, and outreach activities, ensuring smooth operations and coordination on the ground.
· Help organize and facilitate vocational training sessions, skills development workshops, and other livelihood activities for refugees, IDPs, returnees, and marginalized groups.
· Support the Field Officer in the mobilization of community members to participate in project activities, ensuring broad outreach and engagement with targeted groups.
Community Engagement and Beneficiary Assistance:
· Assist with the registration of project beneficiaries and help ensure they are well-informed about available services and opportunities.
· Provide direct support to project beneficiaries, addressing their queries and assisting them throughout their participation in project activities.
· Assist in conducting needs assessments and facilitating the beneficiary selection process in accordance with the project’s guidelines.
· Ensure beneficiaries are properly enrolled in relevant training programs and monitor their attendance.
Capacity Building and Training Support:
· Provide logistical and administrative support during training and capacity-building activities.
· Help prepare training materials, distribute educational content, and support trainers during sessions.
· Assist the Field Officer in evaluating the effectiveness of training and workshops by collecting participant feedback and making recommendations for improvements.
Qualifications and Skills:
· High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field is a plus).
· At least 1 year of experience in field-based roles, particularly in community engagement, livelihoods, or humanitarian assistance programs.
· Familiarity with the challenges faced by refugees, IDPs, returnees, and marginalized communities in the KRI region.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with beneficiaries and local stakeholders.
· Ability to work well in teams and follow guidance from the Field Officer and other senior staff members.
· Proactive, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
· Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
· Fluency in Kurdish and English (written and spoken) is required; proficiency in Arabic is an asset.
How to Apply:
.Please send your CV to hr@weoiraq.org.
· Include the job title ” Field Assistant ” in the subject line.
· CVs in image formats, screenshots, or links will not be accepted.
· Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
· Late applications will not be considered.