Project Manager

About Human for Human Organization (HFH)

Human for Human Organization (HFH) is a local Iraqi non-governmental organization committed to supporting communities and promoting sustainable development across Iraq. The organization has implemented various programs and projects in multiple sectors and governorates throughout the country. Through its diverse interventions, HFH works to strengthen community capacities, improve access to opportunities, and address the needs of local communities. HFH is committed to promoting inclusive development and creating positive, sustainable impact in the communities it serves.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Implementation

• Lead the development and implementation of project work plans, activity schedules, milestones, and delivery plans.
• Coordinate project activities to ensure alignment with approved objectives, outcomes, outputs, and indicators.
• Oversee activities related to institutional strengthening, Business Development Services, private sector engagement, and labour market integration.
• Guide and supervise project staff, consultants, and technical experts, as applicable.
• Monitor implementation progress, identify challenges, and coordinate timely corrective actions.

Technical Oversight and Quality Assurance

• Oversee the quality and timely delivery of project activities, reports, training materials, assessments, and other technical outputs.
• Coordinate activities supporting institutional capacity development and improved services for MSMEs.
• Support initiatives that strengthen cooperation between government institutions, business organizations, private sector companies, and employment service providers.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet agreed technical and quality standards.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Monitor progress against approved work plans, indicators, targets, and expected results.
• Coordinate the collection, verification, and documentation of project data.
• Prepare and review narrative progress reports and other required project documentation.
• Identify implementation gaps and use monitoring findings to inform management decisions and corrective actions.
• Document lessons learned and good practices throughout project implementation.

Financial and Administrative Management

• Monitor project expenditure against the approved budget in coordination with the finance and administration teams.
• Review budget utilization and expenditure forecasts and identify potential variances.
• Ensure compliance with HFH financial, administrative, procurement, and internal control procedures, as well as applicable donor requirements.
• Coordinate procurement planning and the timely availability of goods and services required for project activities.

Stakeholder Coordination and Partnership Management

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with relevant government institutions, chambers of commerce, business associations, private sector companies, employment service providers, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate coordination meetings, consultations, workshops, and other project-related events.
• Support the development and implementation of institutional partnerships and cooperation arrangements, where applicable.
• Maintain effective communication with the Executive Director, project partners, and GIZ in accordance with agreed reporting arrangements.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Identify and monitor operational, financial, technical, and contextual risks that may affect project implementation.
• Maintain an updated project risk register and coordinate appropriate mitigation measures.
• Report significant risks, delays, and implementation challenges to the Executive Director.
• Promote accountability, transparency, professional integrity, and compliance with applicable organizational policies and donor requirements.

Sustainability and Knowledge Management

• Support the institutionalization of project tools, procedures, and services within partner organizations.
• Promote knowledge sharing and the documentation of lessons learned.
• Contribute to sustainability planning to support the continuation of project-supported services beyond the project implementation period.
  
  
  
  

Duty Station

The main office is located in Baghdad, Iraq. Project implementation activities will also take place in Karbala and Basra. The position may require travel to these locations in accordance with project needs.

Reporting Line

The Project Manager reports directly to the Executive Director of Human for Human Organization (HFH).

Experience

• Relevant experience in project management, preferably within NGOs or development organizations.
• Proven ability to plan and manage international exhibitions, international job fairs, and business networking events.
• Experience coordinating with government institutions, private sector companies, business associations, and other stakeholders.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Project Management, or a related field.

Technical Skills

• Experience in project implementation, monitoring, reporting, and budget follow-up.
• Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Strong results and quality orientation, problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Languages

• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to accountability, transparency, and the organization’s principles.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by email to jobs@h4hi.org.

Applicants must include an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF format and a Cover Letter.

Please ensure that the email subject line contains Project Manager.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Human for Human Organization (HFH) reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close the vacancy before the announced deadline.

Application Deadline: 22 October 2026.