Project Coordinator

We are looking for an experienced Project Coordinator to support the implementation of activities aimed at strengthening agribusinesses and improving employment opportunities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The selected candidate will work closely with trainers, consultants, and project partners to ensure the effective implementation of the SME Loop approach, which focuses on supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to grow and improve their performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the SME Loop approach and provide advice on how activities can be effectively carried out.
• Work with trainers and coaches to develop an implementation plan for project activities.
• Prepare and organize Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions, including training materials and methodology.
• Provide guidance on the local context and support coordination with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying appropriate training modules for different types of SMEs participating in the program.
• Support the project team in establishing a system to monitor SME performance and track progress during implementation.
• Contribute to documenting lessons learned and supporting knowledge management throughout the project.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Agronomy, or related field.

• Good command of English and Kurdish.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of project experience, including 3 years in SME development and 3 years in development projects.
• At least 6 years of work experience in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Skills

• Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with SMEs or private sector programs.

Please send the following in English to:  recruitment-iq@hrf.co.uk

• CV. (please mention in your CV or cover letter: titles, objectives, description, and duration of at least 2 similar projects that you were responsible for).
• Covering Letter indicating earliest date of availability.
• Details of 2 references.

Please put' Project coordinator' in the email subject line. Note that due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve to close this advert before the confirmed closing date.