Project Manager -Mosul

No. of Position: (1)

Job Title:                                 Project Manager -Mosul

Contract Duration:                 3 Months (renewable)

Duty Station:                          Mosul, Iraq.

Employment Type:                 Full time

Travel frequency:                   40%

Announcement Date:              12 January,2025

Application deadline:              18 January,2025

Brief description of the organization

Al-Mesalla.ORG for Human Resources Development is a non-governmental, non-profit civil society organization registered with both the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi Central Government. Since 2004, Al-Mesalla has been actively operating in Iraq, focusing on civil society empowerment, women’s rights, livelihoods, peace, and justice.

2. Objective:

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the transformative justice project in Ninewa, ensuring its effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

3. Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Implementation:
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
  • Oversee the execution of project activities, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
  • Coordinate with partner organizations and local authorities to facilitate project implementation and ensure alignment with community needs.

• Monitoring and Evaluation:
  • Establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track project progress, identify challenges, and measure impact.
  • Conduct regular assessments to ensure project activities are achieving intended outcomes and adjust strategies as needed.
  • Prepare periodic reports detailing project achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Foster strong partnerships with local communities, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders involved in transformative justice efforts.
  • Facilitate dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders to promote ownership and sustainability of project interventions.
  • Represent the organization in relevant coordination meetings, workshops, and forums to share experiences and best practices.

• Capacity Building:
  • Identify training needs among project staff and partners and develop capacity-building initiatives to enhance their skills and knowledge in transformative justice.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to project team members to support their professional development and ensure effective project delivery.

• Risk Management:
  • Identify potential risks and challenges to project implementation and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures, as well as donor requirements, to minimize legal and financial risks.

4. Reporting:

The Project Manager will report to the Program Director or designated supervisor within the humanitarian organization

5. Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project management, preferably in the field of conflict resolution, peacebuilding, or humanitarian assistance.
• Strong understanding of transformative justice principles and methodologies, with experience working in conflict-affected or post-conflict settings.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, with excellent organizational and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including communities, government officials, and donors.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, both spoken and written and Knowledge of Kurdish an advantage