coordinator

[Basrah,Iraq ]

Under the supervision of the program manager at Mercy Hands, the Coordinator will conduct his/her work according to the framework of the program and project implementation requirements.

The Coordinator will coordinate and cooperate with relevant stakeholders. He/She will also maintain an optimum level of contact between the beneficiary community and the team in order to promote a successful outcome for the project.

Furthermore, the program assistant will act as a project assistant by liaising between project team leader, authorities, team members and other stakeholders as well as ensuring the team works diligently to meet all required deadlines. 

The Coordinator will be under direct supervision of the program manager.

 

• Establishing new relationships with relevant Humanitarian Organizations and Civil society institutes operating on the ground.
• Maintaining an optimum level of coordination with already organizations which MH has existing relationships and/or projects with. 
• Direct communication with Ministries and all relevant authorities in order to obtain the necessary approvals and coordination to allow the project to move forward successfully.
• Coordinate with relevant active stakeholders (National and International NGOs).
• Liaise between different key players in favor of coordination and centralization of activities.
• Representation of MH at different meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Public information through dissemination and updating of activities on the MH website.
• Compile data, pictures and program activities in order to present MH activities in flyers, bulletins and announcements.
• Responsible for the accurate filing and reporting of all legal cases and consultations accepted.

 

Reporting

 

• Daily contact with program manager regarding team activities and accomplishments.
• Submission of periodic reports to team leader on accomplished tasks and recommendations.
• Reporting the agenda and meeting minutes of all meetings held with NGO’s, IO’s and ministries.
• Reporting the monthly/ weekly plan to team leader.

 

• Excellent English, and Arabic. (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in reporting skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining an accurate filing system and online database.
• Has initiative, flexibility, and team work spirit.
• Experience working in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Communication skills with Humanitarian Agencies, Authorities and Community Leaders.
• Ability to positively represent MH and the project in meetings, conferences and workshops.

• Please send your relevant diplomas, at least 3 reference persons, CV with a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position in English and your earliest possible start date to [email protected] and [email protected] with the subject line: Application – Coordinator – FFA Basrah.