Project officer

Action Against Hunger (ACF) is a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger and recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition. Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger delivers programs, in over 40 countries while committed to respect humanitarian principles as a non-governmental, non-political, non-religious and, non-profit organization. Our mission is to save lives through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations and conflict. Action Against Hunger intervenes in four main areas: Nutrition, Mental Health & Care Practices; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Food Security and Livelihoods; Advocacy and Raising Awareness.

 

ACF Iraq is looking for PROJECT OFFICER who will serve Thi Qar and Basra office.

 

Work place: Thi Qar and south Geographical areas covered by the mission + travels and trips as required and requested by the programs/operational needs

 

Type of contract: Initially 6 months Fixed-Term contract with the possibility of extension.

 

Working Hours: Full Time Contract of minimum 40 hours per week up to a maximum of 48 hours per week

 

Monthly Basic Salary:  Action Against Hunger provide competitive salary according to ACF salary grid.

 

Benefits: Monthly allowances up to 30% of the basic salary, Medical Insurance and + End of Year Benefit.

 

Purpose of the position:  Contribute to implementation of integrated Food Security and Livelihoods and WASH activities responding to climate change adaptation, Business development and management in districts of Thi Qar governorate

 

Objective 1:  Improve agricultural productivity by promoting adoption of more climate responsive technologies in resources management   Ø  Oversee farmers’ capacity building activities such as Farmers Field School and Extension services. Ø  Provide training to the farmers on compost production, water resource management, Livestock meeting, Ø  Support deliver, installation and construction of agriculture assets such as irrigation systems, water harvesting ponds, straw mulch and hydroponic fodder production units. Ø  Support in distributing compost production tools and materials. Ø  Lead a training with FAs followed by on-site coaching and supervision to capacitate FAs to lead independent extension services for smallholder farmers.

Objective 2:  Contribute to improving water management practices in agricultural sector

 

• Support selection of sites for assets provision.
• Support senior officer in designing irrigation systems and solar based water pump.
• Assess the water resources in the targeted areas allocated for irrigation purposes and ensure the coordination with the water resource management department.
• Supervise the project implantation relater to water management and insure the quality of implementation.
• Support the coordination with the water use association and ensure their engagement.
• Regularly follow the work done by the suppliers during installation of assets.
• Support in coordinating with stakeholders for planning of the advocacy campaigns.

 

Objective 3: Oversee business support development initiatives

 

• Deliver soft and hard technical skills to women and youth.
• Prepare and submit cash request of grants and incentives.
• Manage and monitoring cash transfer process.
• Support provision of coaching and guidance to SMEs.

 

Objective 4: Reporting and means of verification

 

• Prepare monthly report of the activities in the field
• Support the PM in the collection and organization all the required means of verification
• Report any incident or relevant occurrence to the supervisor

 

Objective 5: Other duties

 

• Will promote the do no harm, across the project.
• Communicate with all the beneficiaries of the project regarding activities location and time
• Follow-up the working plan submitted by the line manager.
• Provide feedback to community
• Prepare weekly progress report including technical comments/feedback
• Supervise the use of security equipment during the rehabilitation activities
• Any other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Recruitment Criteria:

 

Qualification/Degree:	University Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Water management or related field preferred.
Professional Experience:	3 years of work experience in a Food security and livelihood, WASH, Climate change or relevant field.
Technical Skills:	Strong knowledge of the intervention area Good computer knowledge Strong agriculture and livestock knowledge Strong water management knowledge and experience. Good knowledge and understanding of humanitarian crises issues Experience on cash transfer programming including unconditional cash grants, agriculture and livelihood, business grants etc. Understanding small business, business planning and business management.
General Skills Managerial Skills (if applicable)	Good communicator and good training abilities Attention to detail Diligence Autonomy Strong commitment for confidentiality Flexible with working hours Stress tolerant Able to stick to deadlines Good team work spirit Good analytical capacity Good organizational abilities: capacity to be articulate and advise Commitment to promoting gender equity and equality
Language Skills	Arabic: fluent English: basic level

 

 

HOW TO APPLY:      

Interested candidates must apply through this link: 

ACF Recruitment Application Form

 

 

Closing Date: 4^th september, 2024

 

Notes:

• Shortlisting might be conducted on a rolling basis.
• The final candidates will be subjected to security screening and positive references.
• ACF is an equal opportunity employer