Project Assistant

This project aims to strengthen climate-resilient and inclusive agricultural livelihoods in Dhi Qar, Iraq by improving climate-smart agriculture, women’s economic empowerment, market systems, and community resilience for vulnerable smallholder farmers.

Job Summary

The Project Assistant, under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and the overall supervision of the Director of Programs, will plan and coordinate the project and its activities and oversee project implementation to ensure that the project aligns with the set objectives as per the agreement with the donor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Project Assistant shall perform the following duties:

1- Support the implementation of project activities in all target locations in coordination with the Project Coordinator.

2- Assist in monitoring project progress and follow up on activity implementation to help ensure timely delivery of planned outputs.

3- Coordinate with project staff, consultants, partners, and other departments to support the implementation of project activities.

4- Support communication and coordination with local authorities, community leaders, private sector actors, and other project stakeholders.

5- Assist in organizing trainings, workshops, meetings, field visits, and other project events.

6- Support beneficiary registration, activity documentation, attendance records, and project filing systems.

7- Collect, compile, and organize project data and assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and other project reports.

8- Prepare meeting minutes, correspondence, presentations, and other project-related documents.

9- Translate project documents, reports, and communication materials between English, Arabic, and Kurdish, as required.

10- Conduct desk research and gather information related to climate-smart agriculture, women’s economic empowerment, market systems, and other project topics.

11- Coordinate logistical arrangements with suppliers, consultants, and service providers for project activities.

12- Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator to support successful project implementation.

Required qualifications and Skills

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field.

· At least two (2) years of relevant experience supporting the implementation of development or humanitarian projects.

· Experience coordinating trainings, workshops, community activities, and field-based interventions is an asset.

· Strong organizational, coordination, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); experience with Kobo tool survey data collection is an asset.

· Ability to work effectively with local authorities, community members, partners, and private sector stakeholders.

· Willingness and ability to undertake regular field visits and travel within Iraq as required by the project.