[Ba’qubah,Iraq ]

Together we can beat poverty for good. Will you join us?

 

Project Assistant

Baghdad/Baquba

 

Publishing date:          4^th August 2021

Closing date:               17^th August 2021

Vacancy reference:     INT7768

 

 

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour 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 Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam 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 organisation.

 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB 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 organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

 

Shaping a stronger Oxfam for people living in poverty.

About oxfam

 

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of the international confederation Oxfam.

 

our team

 

Works to support conflict-affected populations access appropriate and equitable assistance that meets humanitarian needs and reduces underlying drivers of conflict at all levels.

 

job purpose

Implementing emergency food security, livelihood and cash transfer programs under the supervision of Project Officer, and Project Manager To implement activities in programs under Emergency Food Security, Vulnerable Livelihoods (EFSVL) and Cash Programming as key member of the EFSVL & Cash team in Oxfam’s areas of operation in Baghdad and Baquba, Iraq.  Key areas of intervention include, but not limited to cash, Cash for Work, small business grants for assets recovery, and micro businesses activities, technical and vocational skills training, Job Placement and employability trainings, business management trainings, agriculture, and livestock support.

me team.

core details
Location:	Baghdad/Baquba
Salary:	According to Oxfam Iraq Salary Scale
Internal Grade:	E1
Division	Emergency Food Security and Vulnerable Livelihoods.	Job Family:	Programme
Contract type:	Fixed term
Hours of work:	. 40 hours per week. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at interview stage
This role reports to:	Project Officer
Staff reporting to this post:	N/A
Annual budget           for the post:	N/A
Key relationships/interactions:
Screening checks:	All successful candidates will be screened through Refinitiv World-Check One to comply with counter terrorism and financial sanctions regulations.
References:	Should you be successful and not already employed by Oxfam GB, we will require minimum of two references covering five years of employment history.
DBS checks (for roles based in the UK): It is a requirement in the UK for a new DBS check at enhanced level for every new member of staff who works directly with, or has regular contact with, children or vulnerable adults in the UK (consistent with DBS guidance and relevant law).

 

 

key responsibilities

 

• Implementation of emergency food security, livelihood and cash programming activities within the project timeframe and quality standards, with special focus on vocational training, employability, career counselling, and job placement activities.
• Conduct Mapping of the private sector companies with potential for job creation in Baghdad and Baquba.
• Conduct mapping of the training service providers to support Oxfam in delivering of the training component of the project.
• Conduct community mobilization and sensitization activities in targeted location considering the strict adherence to DO NO HARM principle.
• Ensure community participation at each stage of project implementation and their input and feedback are incorporated in activities implementation.
• Participate in field level assessments including, but not limited to, need assessment, HH vulnerability assessment, and other type of assessment as assigned by the team leader.
• Identification, registration, and verification of vulnerable households and individual as per the approved selection criteria.
• vendor/shops identification and market actors to participate in the food security, livelihoods and Cash and Voucher activities as per the standard market/vendor identification tools.
• Follow the standard procedures for cash and voucher interventions, including compliance with relevant policies and criteria relating to Emergency Food Security, Vulnerable Livelihoods, Cash and Voucher programming, including best practices and donors’ policies.
• Ensure proper community engagement and clear communication with community.
• Strict compliance to cash transfers SOPs and policies as per the Oxfam’s internal standards, donors and international humanitarian standards.
• Maintain the records of all the activities under EFSVL and Cash Programs: Master Beneficiary List, Actual Beneficiary Distribution Lists, Community Meeting Minutes, attendance sheets, pre & post-tests, and other related documentation of the project activities.
• Distribution of beneficiaries’ stipends, through Hawala agency.
• Work closely with MEAL staff, conduct monitoring of all activities post-distribution, and collate information to share with other staff.
• Capacity building of the enumerators.
• Keep safe the passwords/accounts of the Cash Based Programming electronic platforms.
• Visit vendors for data collection and other cash-based programming related activities.

Together we can beat poverty for good. Will you join us?

 

Project Assistant

Baghdad/Baquba

 

Publishing date:          4^th August 2021

Closing date:               17^th August 2021

Vacancy reference:     INT7768

 

 

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour 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 Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam 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 organisation.

 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB 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 organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

 

Shaping a stronger Oxfam for people living in poverty.

About oxfam

 

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of the international confederation Oxfam.

 

our team

 

Works to support conflict-affected populations access appropriate and equitable assistance that meets humanitarian needs and reduces underlying drivers of conflict at all levels.

 

job purpose

Implementing emergency food security, livelihood and cash transfer programs under the supervision of Project Officer, and Project Manager To implement activities in programs under Emergency Food Security, Vulnerable Livelihoods (EFSVL) and Cash Programming as key member of the EFSVL & Cash team in Oxfam’s areas of operation in Baghdad and Baquba, Iraq.  Key areas of intervention include, but not limited to cash, Cash for Work, small business grants for assets recovery, and micro businesses activities, technical and vocational skills training, Job Placement and employability trainings, business management trainings, agriculture, and livestock support.

me team.

core details
Location:	Baghdad/Baquba
Salary:	According to Oxfam Iraq Salary Scale
Internal Grade:	E1
Division	Emergency Food Security and Vulnerable Livelihoods.	Job Family:	Programme
Contract type:	Fixed term
Hours of work:	. 40 hours per week. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at interview stage
This role reports to:	Project Officer
Staff reporting to this post:	N/A
Annual budget           for the post:	N/A
Key relationships/interactions:
Screening checks:	All successful candidates will be screened through Refinitiv World-Check One to comply with counter terrorism and financial sanctions regulations.
References:	Should you be successful and not already employed by Oxfam GB, we will require minimum of two references covering five years of employment history.
DBS checks (for roles based in the UK): It is a requirement in the UK for a new DBS check at enhanced level for every new member of staff who works directly with, or has regular contact with, children or vulnerable adults in the UK (consistent with DBS guidance and relevant law).

 

 

key responsibilities

 

• Implementation of emergency food security, livelihood and cash programming activities within the project timeframe and quality standards, with special focus on vocational training, employability, career counselling, and job placement activities.
• Conduct Mapping of the private sector companies with potential for job creation in Baghdad and Baquba.
• Conduct mapping of the training service providers to support Oxfam in delivering of the training component of the project.
• Conduct community mobilization and sensitization activities in targeted location considering the strict adherence to DO NO HARM principle.
• Ensure community participation at each stage of project implementation and their input and feedback are incorporated in activities implementation.
• Participate in field level assessments including, but not limited to, need assessment, HH vulnerability assessment, and other type of assessment as assigned by the team leader.
• Identification, registration, and verification of vulnerable households and individual as per the approved selection criteria.
• vendor/shops identification and market actors to participate in the food security, livelihoods and Cash and Voucher activities as per the standard market/vendor identification tools.
• Follow the standard procedures for cash and voucher interventions, including compliance with relevant policies and criteria relating to Emergency Food Security, Vulnerable Livelihoods, Cash and Voucher programming, including best practices and donors’ policies.
• Ensure proper community engagement and clear communication with community.
• Strict compliance to cash transfers SOPs and policies as per the Oxfam’s internal standards, donors and international humanitarian standards.
• Maintain the records of all the activities under EFSVL and Cash Programs: Master Beneficiary List, Actual Beneficiary Distribution Lists, Community Meeting Minutes, attendance sheets, pre & post-tests, and other related documentation of the project activities.
• Distribution of beneficiaries’ stipends, through Hawala agency.
• Work closely with MEAL staff, conduct monitoring of all activities post-distribution, and collate information to share with other staff.
• Capacity building of the enumerators.
• Keep safe the passwords/accounts of the Cash Based Programming electronic platforms.
• Visit vendors for data collection and other cash-based programming related activities.

Technical

• Diploma in economics, civile engineering, Agriculture-Livestock engineering, business management, development studies, or equivalent to that.
• At least 1 years of experience working in food security, livelihood, and cash transfer programming.
• Proven experience of working in humanitarian projects/programs.
• Strong understanding of local culture, and context for target communities.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and the promotion of gender equity in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.

• Proactive and innovative.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge in the agricultural field.

• High Skills of personal organization, self-sufficiency-Competent and initiative.
• Strong ability to work within team and consult with a wide range of colleagues.
• Flexibility and ability to manage work stress and to work under highly pressure.
• High work ethics standard, with a teamwork focused attitude.
• Results oriented, and ambitious.
• Pro-active and with excellent communication skills.
• MS Office operating skills (Word, Excel, Power point)
• Good spoken and written English is preferred.
• Strong spoken and written Arabic skill is essential.

 

Desirable:

• Good knowledge of supervision techniques.
• Smart, Hard-Working, Ambitious, empathetic.
• Able to travel and work in conflict affected areas.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s mission, aims & objectives.

 

 

Your commitment to Oxfam

• Required to adhere to Oxfam’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

OXFAM is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

 

TO APPLY:

 

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.

For more details about this Vacancy, please visit the job advert using the below link:

https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/project-assistant—baghdad-baquba-int7768/15470/description/

 

Application only should be WORD-PDF format. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.