Program Officer – MYRP/Tazeez Program

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action – helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Mercy Corps works in places of transition, where conflict, disaster, political upheaval, or economic collapse present opportunities to build more secure, productive, and just communities. Providing emergency relief in times of crisis, we move quickly to help communities recover and build resilience to future shocks and promote sustainable change by supporting community-led and market-driven initiatives. Recognizing both the great potential and the complex challenges faced by the Middle East, since 1989 Mercy Corps has been implementing a range of humanitarian assistance and development programs tailored to the specific needs of the region and of those communities where we work. Mercy Corps has worked across Iraq’s 18 governorates since 2003, implementing relief and development programming, more than a third of which has focused on the specific needs of refugees and displaced persons. Mercy Corps Iraq current goal is to work with new and existing civil society, public and private sector partners to meet immediate and long-term needs by strengthening communities’ ability to rebuild amidst increasing crisis. Mercy Corps Iraq focuses on (1) a relief-to-resilience pathway to meet the needs of conflict- affected communities leveraging agency expertise in conflict management and civil society development (2) a humanitarian response that empowers conflict-affected populations to meet their own needs (3) partnering with conflict-affected adolescents to address their diverse needs, promoting leadership and linkages with civil society.

Program / Department Summary

The “Tazeez” Program (Enhancing Education for a New Generation) is a five-year program funded by Education Cannot Wait’s Multi-Year Resilience Programs (MYRP), where Mercy Corps will lead a consortium of two international NGOs (Mercy Corps and Save the Children) and two Iraqi NGOs (Public Aid Organization and Iraqi Alliance of Disability Organization). The aim of the consortium is to work through community structures to increase access to, and retention in, quality education and enhance protective and safe learning environments for all children. The target population for this program will be supported through an integrated mechanism that ensures safe access to inclusive education for pre-primary, primary, and secondary level learners, with the provision of inclusive and gender responsive teaching and learning materials, capable and skilled teachers, and by establishing enhanced community-based and institutional system efficiency in school governance, education continuity and quality.

The consortium partners are geographically spread in response to different needs, considering their specialized expertise and interventions. The program activities will be implemented in four governorates: Sulaymaniyah, Duhok, Kirkuk and Ninewa.

General Position Summary

The Program Officer will work under the supervision of the Consortium Manager to provide leadership, technical oversight, and management support in implementing activities under Mercy Corps’ five-year MYRP (Multi-Year Resilience Program). The program aims to enable out-of-school IDPs, returnees, and vulnerable host community youth to access education through direct assistance.

The Program Officer will coordinate closely with parents, school administrators, and Ministry of Education officials to ensure effective service delivery. They will also collaborate with partners to monitor progress by conducting regular site visits.

The Program Officer will ensure high performance and quality in Mercy Corps’ education programs, adhering strictly to Mercy Corps’ internal policies, procedures, and donor regulations. Additionally, the role includes representing Mercy Corps to government entities, partners, other implementers, and external stakeholders to build relationships and promote program objectives where necessary.

Interested candidates should apply before the deadline indicated below on the below Link:

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ALL APPLICATIONS/ CVs SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY December 19^th , 2024

Potential candidates for the post will be contacted for an interview and processed according to Mercy Corps Human Resources policies and procedures. As soon as qualified candidates are identified the positions will be closed automatically. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for potential interview.

Any documents submitted will remain with Mercy Corps and will not be returned to candidates.

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer. Females are highly encouraged to apply.

Female Candidates are encouraged to apply for This Position. Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global Impact.

Mercy Corps Iraq offers a variety of arrangements that enable women to excel in their careers. Mercy Corps Iraq ensures a safe and inclusive working environment for women and men through field security training and measures to provide secure working arrangements on-site and in the office.