Project Manager – Baghdad

An introductory overview of Baghdad Women Association

In 2004, a coalition of eleven distinguished Iraqi women, hailing from diverse elite backgrounds encompassing varied ethnicities, religions, and professional expertise, convened in Baghdad with a shared vision. Their collective purpose was to establish Baghdad Women Association (BWA) — an Association dedicated to serving the needs of women and girls, providing essential support to address the profound challenges faced by Iraqi women.

The formation of BWA was a response to the extensive suffering experienced by Iraqi women, transcending all facets of their lives — be it within the family unit, community dynamics, or political spheres. This adversity manifested from early stages of development, impacting women from their embryonic roles through subsequent life stages. Beyond contending with economic hardship, deprivation, and substandard living conditions during the lean years of the economic blockade imposed on Iraq and the prolonged international wars, Iraqi women grappled with profound personal losses. Fathers, brothers, and sons were lost during the protracted conflicts, further compounded by shifts in ruling systems and subsequent bitterness arising from arbitrary practices against Iraqi women as citizens and individuals. The ramifications were deeply felt on psychological, emotional, physical, and economic fronts.

In response to these pressing challenges, BWA was founded as a beacon of support and empowerment, seeking to address the holistic well-being of Iraqi women and girls. The organization has since evolved with a steadfast commitment to combatting violence, advocating for women’s rights, and fostering positive change in the lives of those it serves.)

General Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing a project from start to finish. They ensure that the project is completed to the satisfaction of all stakeholders, within budget and on schedule. The Project Manager defines the project’s goals and scope, and creates a project plan that identifies the tasks, timelines, and resources required. They communicate with the project team and stakeholders, manage project risks, and monitor progress to ensure that the project stays on track. The Project Manager also participates in the evaluation of the project’s success and identifies areas for improvement in future projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee project staff and ensure that they complete their tasks and responsibilities in accordance with project requirements and the rules and procedures of the Baghdad Women Association.
• Develop a detailed monthly work plan that identifies the activities that will be implemented to ensure the successful completion of the project in collaboration with the project team.
• Organize regular meetings with the project team to ensure the proper implementation of the project work plan.
• Responsible for submitting comprehensive narrative reports on the project to the donor by collecting activity reports and other required documentation to document the implementation of activities (photos, attendance sheets, questionnaires, etc.) and producing quarterly and final narrative reports in accordance with donor requirements.
• Work closely with the financial team to plan and track project expenses and ensure timely completion and submission of financial reports to the donor.
• Responsible for communicating regularly with donors to ensure timely updates and coordination in accordance with donor requirements.
• Ensure coordination with external stakeholders as required within the project (international and local NGOs, government representatives, etc.).

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in project management.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic