Afkar society for development and relief is a local of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Afkar is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Afkar engages. Afkar expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Afkar also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About Afkar:

Mission of Afkar society for development and relief as a non-governmental &non-profit society to develop community depends on its own capabilities, and relieving vulnerable and injurers in disasters working directly with beneficiary communities and their representatives we will provide sustainable humanitarian services and. We will focus on reaching all areas affected by the conflict, especially those where government and community support is weakest. We will strive to support the most vulnerable people in these regions through WASH, child protection, education, livelihoods, food security and GBV programming.

Afkar Vision:  A stable, healthy world where all human rights are respected.

Job Purpose:

The Project officer position will lead on and is accountable for all the project implementation and coordination aspects of the livelihood and economic recovery project. As a key role within the NPI and Afkar Country program, the position will be based in Anbar-Heet- Albaghdadi Sub-district . He/she will lead on effective management and relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders at the local level, especially with the government line departments, manage the project activities throughout the project cycle, including budget management (expenditure planning and expenditure monitoring), and directly lead in preparing and developing high-quality project plans, including Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and procurement plans, progress and donor reports, ensure appropriate monitoring and project quality, and enhance internal and external learning and representation.

Core Details:

Location:   Anbar  - Heet- Albaghdadi Sub-district

  Contract type:   Global, Fixed Term

This role reports to:  Livelihood officer

 We are looking for a Project officer

Project Delivery and Coordination:

Afkar seeking an Project Assistant (PO) to support the implementation of  selected community groups on basic and advanced dialogue and conflict management, negotiation and leadership skills that will enable  to facilitate, negotiate and resolve a broad range of contentious issues in their communities such as the availability of electricity, water rights, competition over agricultural land, title over land and property and re-possession, legal and documentation issues, status of “ISIL families”, violence and threat of violence at the local level and  will be responsible for supporting the Cash & Markets focal point and database officers across the entire research cycle, from research design through data collection, data cleaning, data analysis and the drafting of information products. The ideal candidate will be eager to work in a dynamic organization with opportunities to build data analysis and external coordination skills.

Technical backstopping and support is provided by the  HQ team and Livelihood Project Manager. Previous experience in the aforementioned areas is  essential and highly desirable. At minimum, experience with the subject matter, familiarity with the development and/or humanitarian sector, quantitative analysis skills, and effective communication skills are required.

FUNCTIONS

Under the functional supervision of Livelihood Project officer PO is responsible for supporting the coordination and implementation of all research activities falling under the Cash & Markets portfolio and basic and advanced dialogue and conflict management, including supporting the:

Research design: indicator drafting and review, assessment methodology and sampling strategy review, data collection tool development

Planning and coordination of data collection activities, in close collaboration with the in-country operations team

Oversight of data processing, including development of data cleaning and analysis plans, and conducting analysis,

Output production and development, and presentation of findings

Close coordination with all relevant external stakeholders within the humanitarian coordination structure, throughout the research cycle, and supporting the incorporation of findings into strategic planning documents.

Other:

Required to adhere to Afkar’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights

Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles

Essential

• A minimum Bachelor Degree /postgraduate university degree in business management, sustainable development, economics, development studies, peace and conflict studies or related field;
• A minimum Bachelor Degree /postgraduate university degree in relevant discipline (international studies, development, humanitarian response, economics, political science, monitoring and evaluation, etc);
• At least 1 year of relevant working experience in humanitarian or development settings;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Excellent communication and drafting skills for reporting and external coordination;
• Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multitask with tight deadlines
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
• Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment;
• Demonstrable understanding of the gender dynamics of protection work, and ability to capture this in the analysis and design of protection activities, with a strong emphasis on the gendered aspects of conflict, violence and abuse
• Strong ability to be flexible and adaptable in times of unexpected challenges and provide creative solutions, whilst maintaining the ethos and objectives of the work at all times;
• Evidence of project cycle management experience, including strategic planning, budgeting, reporting, monitoring & evaluation;
• Strong ability to work with diverse groups/individuals –ranging from local partners, local authorities, local community groups, the humanitarian community and the private sector;
• Proven experience managing and working with a diverse team, to achieve results in a timely manner;
• Experience operating in Anbar Governorate, knowledge of unique local context and access to key stakeholders;
• Proficiency in English and Arabic language (written and spoken) is required
• To be a resident of Heet or Albaghdadi exclusively

Desirable

• Experience in building the capacity of the team internally and of external stakeholders;
• Experience in working and jointly implementing projects involving local authorities and/or organizations as implementing partners.

Key Attributes

1. Diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills;
2. Good interpersonal, influencing and communication skills;
3. Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts;
4. Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.

Kindly note that the selection process will be on a rolling basis. Due to the urgency of the position, Afkar has reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

APPLY: We look forward to receiving your CV.

 (Please mention your permanent address in your CVs)

 By e-mail to afkarjop@gmail.com

- Please write the position title in the subject line ex.

(Project Officer).

CVs without position subject will not be considered

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

It is not permissible to apply for more than one job to the Society, and if this happens, the application will be canceled