Project Officer

About Aid Gate Organization "AGO"

Aid Gate Organization (AGO) is an independent, nonpartisan, national organization in Iraq whose history goes back to 2014 with the beginning of ISIL’s occupation in Iraq. At that time and throughout the mass conflicts occurring from 2014 onwards, ISIL groups took control of large swathes of the country, including Nineveh, Salah al-Din, Anbar, and parts of Diyala. This period witnessed an unprecedented wave of displacement for people who lived in these areas in addition to extreme human rights violations. With the Iraqi government, unable to provide much-needed, widespread assistance, many international organizations entered the country to facilitate a response. In doing so, local community members were actively recruited to assist in the movement and return of displaced people, while providing them with emergency life-saving assistance to meet their basic needs. Since 2014, AGO has been working untiringly to help Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returnees, and vulnerable host communities for the implementation of whole-of-community resilience-building measures in Iraq. Today AGO is functional in Salah al-Din, Kirkuk, and the Nineveh governorates, with 50–150 employees, depending on the situation in the region. We are currently working on expanding our operations into the Anbar governorate as well as southern Iraq through proven programs to rebuild the lives of men, women, children, refugees IDPs, minorities, ethnic groups, and persons with disabilities.

Aid Gate Organization (AGO) seeks a committed, creative, and proactive Project Officer to support the implementation of a community-based initiative that aims to empower youth in Mosul through art, sport, and peace education activities. The Project Officer will be responsible for coordinating inclusive youth activities, facilitating community engagement, and ensuring the effective delivery of outcomes that build youth capacity, promote psychosocial well-being, and foster peaceful coexistence in post-conflict Mosul.

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Implementation and Activity Management
• Coordinate and supervise the implementation of community-based activities including art workshops, sports events, talent showcases, mural painting, and peace education sessions.
• Support the delivery of structured capacity-building trainings for youth in areas such as media, arts, innovation, and advocacy.
• Ensure all activities are inclusive and meet the needs of marginalized groups including young women, persons with disabilities, and minorities.
• Promote active youth participation in the co-design and implementation of activities.
• Community Engagement and Inclusion

• Facilitate participatory processes such as community meetings, FGDs, and mapping exercises to ensure activities respond to local priorities.
• Work closely with local associations and stakeholders to mobilize youth and encourage gender-balanced and inclusive participation.
• Support the implementation of youth-led initiatives that promote social cohesion, dialogue, and creative expression.

• Coordination and Representation

• Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, schools, and partners to ensure support for project activities and smooth implementation.
• Represent AGO in relevant community events, forums, and coordination meetings in Mosul.
• Build strong working relationships with cultural and sports institutions and local civil society actors.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
• Collect and document quantitative and qualitative data on participation, engagement, and impact (attendance sheets, feedback, observations).
• Support the use of tools and contribute to testing new tools (e.g., forum theatre and visual art manuals).
• Provide regular narrative and technical reports highlighting successes, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain organized records of all project-related materials and ensure timely submission of required documentation.

COMPETENCIES

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Arts Education, Psychology, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in project implementation, ideally in youth programming, arts-based initiatives, or peacebuilding.
• Languages: Fluency in Arabic is required. English and/or Kurdish are an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working with youth in post-conflict or vulnerable settings.
• Knowledge of psychosocial support approaches, non-formal education methods, and gender-sensitive programming.
• Strong coordination, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Mosul and surrounding areas.

Interested applicants must send their most recent:

1. CV
2. Cover Letter

To recruitment@aidgateorganization.org the Subject line must read:

AGO-IRQ-MOSUL-030725-002-Project Officer

Note:

• Applications not meeting the specified minimum requirements may not be considered
• The CVs received after the closing date may not be considered.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview that may include a written test of communication and writing skills.

Due to the nature of AGO work activities, AGO demands its employees to have the highest discretion and flexibility qualities. AGO can anytime according to the needs of his mission, and change the work location of his employee. AGO can at any time update tasks on this Job Description according to the evolution of the program or strategy changes. The above-listed tasks are not exhaustive, the employee can be asked to undertake other tasks by the employer according to the competencies, to work over setting time.

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.