About Aid Gate Organization “AGO”

Aid Gate Organization (AGO) is an independent national NGO in Iraq, committed to supporting Internally Displaced Persons, returnees, and vulnerable communities across all Iraqi cities and governorates. With operations in key regions such as Kirkuk, Salah al-Din, Anbar, Nineveh, Diyala, and Basra, AGO focuses on rebuilding lives and promoting inclusivity for all, including minorities and persons with disabilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Aid Gate Organization (AGO) seeks a proactive and dedicated Outreach Worker to engage with communities in Basra ( Basra Center), particularly focusing on local farming and fishing populations, to support a project addressing the impacts of climate change. This project aims to strengthen livelihoods and
support climate-smart regenerative practices and natural resource management. The Outreach Worker will play a crucial role in identifying beneficiaries, conducting field visits, and facilitating access to project services while promoting gender inclusivity and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement and Awareness:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with community members, small-scale farmers and stakeholders in Basra to promote understanding of the project and its objectives.
• Conduct outreach activities to encourage participation in pilot initiatives and highlight the importance of natural resource management and water usage efficiency.
• Facilitate awareness sessions on the project, including training programs, market information access and asset support opportunities.

Beneficiary Identification and Support:

• Identify potential beneficiaries, including smallholder farmers, agribusinesses and women-led farming initiatives.
• Conduct field visits and assessments to evaluate the needs and challenges of potential beneficiaries, ensuring alignment with project selection criteria.
• Assist beneficiaries in registering for training programs and participating in project activities.

Facilitation of Training and Asset Distribution

• Support the implementation of training programs on water efficiency and advanced irrigation techniques, ensuring that sessions are inclusive and accessible.
• Assist in facilitating the setup and activities of water usage committees.
• Provide follow-up support to beneficiaries involved in agribusiness startups, ensuring alignment with project goals.

Data Collection and Reporting:

• Collect and document beneficiary information, community feedback and progress in the adoption of innovative practices.
• Maintain detailed records of outreach activities, community engagement efforts, and beneficiary interactions.
• Provide regular reports to the Project Manager on outreach efforts, beneficiary feedback, and recommendations for improvement.

Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a liaison between the project team and the local community, ensuring that community concerns and needs are communicated effectively.
• Advocate for sustainable agricultural practices and inclusivity, fostering community support for project objectives.
• Promote gender inclusion in all project activities, ensuring that women and marginalized groups are well-represented and supported.

Monitoring and Feedback:

• Monitor beneficiary engagement and progress in pilot initiatives and their application of new techniques and practices.
• Conduct follow-up visits to ensure that beneficiaries are maximizing the resources and opportunities provided through the project.
• Collect feedback from beneficiaries and community members to improve project design and implementation.

Interested applicants must complete the Job Application Form.

Note:

• Applications not meeting the specified minimum requirements may not be considered.
• The CVs received after the closing date may not be considered.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview that may include a written test of communication and writing skills.

Due to the nature of AGO work activities, AGO demand its employee to have the highest discretion and flexibility qualities. AGO can anytime according to the needs of his mission, and change the work location of his employee. AGO can at any time update tasks on this Job Description according to the evolution of the program or strategy changes. The above-listed tasks are not exhaustive, the employee can be asked to undertake other tasks by the employer according to the competencies, to work over settings time.

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.