Field coordinator

[Hawija,Iraq ]

Under the supervision of the program manager at Mercy Hands, the field 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. 

 

• Qualifications & Preferred Skills:

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 – Field Coordinator – CRI.