Project Manager – Baghdad

Terms of Reference

Consultancy Title: Project manager

Duration of contract: 3 Months (renewable)

Duty Station: Baghdad- Rsafa, Karada dakhl /Iraq

Brief description of the organization:

Al Mesalla for Human Resources Development is a non-governmental organization established in 2004 registered in Baghdad and Erbil with headquarters located in Erbil. The organization is working at disseminating a culture of human rights and peace building in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. The organization is currently working along 3 programs: A non-violence and peace building program developing peace capacities within the community; a women and Gender program empowering women to take an active role in the community and a Human Rights Program which focuses especially on enhancing freedom of expression. Since June 2014, Al Mesalla developed services to the growing refugee and displaced community settling in the Kurdish Region of Iraq by participating to distributing emergency support and establishing… empowerment and livelihoods programs for displaced women in particular.

Background of the project:

This project aims to strengthen the voice of civil society in Iraq, focusing on protection of the environment and of civic freedoms. The project will work towards improving civil society capacities in planning and implementing strategic advocacy campaigns; improving coordination among civil society actors in central/southern Iraq, Iraqi Kurdistan (KRI) and international civil society; and improving civil society advocacy initiatives so as to ensure civil society’s effective contribution in preserving environment and civic freedoms in Iraq.

Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate project resources, including team members, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor project progress, identify and address issues, and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Manage project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Communicate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and expectations.
• Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate project risks.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Evaluate and improve project management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, with a successful track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with [Microsoft Excel] is desirable.

Al-Mesalla implements an equal employment opportunity policy And our recruitment process is based on merit.
Applicants and/or successful interview candidates (both internal and external) are not required to pay any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
Al-Mesalla is an Equal Opportunity Employer Al-Mesalla considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
NOTE:- Applications not meeting the specified minimum requirements or received after closing date will not be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Due to the urgency, Al-Mesalla reserves the right to recruit any suitable candidates before the above-mentioned deadline How TO APPLY This vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals.

Our commitment to PSEA begins with recruitment and selection. We have rigorous procedures in place to ensure that individuals with a history of sexual exploitation or abuse are not employed or engaged in any capacity within our organization.

How to apply  

Submit your CV as a PDF or WORD to ([email protected]). Other formats rather than PDF or WORD will consider corrupted and will lead to neglect application. 

Subject : Project Manager