Project Coordinator - ECHO South Iraq

About the role

Tearfund is looking for an experienced and collaborative Project Coordinator to join its team in Iraq and help coordinate the delivery of its portfolio within a consortium project. The role works closely with the Programme Quality Director (PQD) to ensure effective design, assessment and monitoring of partner projects, in line with Tearfund's Country Strategy and Quality Standards. It is based in Basra or Muthanna, Iraq.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Tearfund's portfolio within a consortium project and manage the partner organisation in coordination with the PQD.
• Ensure projects are designed, assessed and monitored effectively and reflect Tearfund Quality Standard commitments.
• Manage documentation, budgets and project data to ensure high-quality reporting.
• Track deliverables against work plans and support partner organisations.

Required profile

• University degree in a relevant discipline such as Development, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Economics, Business or a humanitarian field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, specifically managing public-private partnerships.
• Strong experience in resilience and livelihoods programming at strategic and operational levels, with gender and diversity integrated into programmes.
• Prior experience with international humanitarian organisations.
• Valid passport or visa stating the right to live and work in Iraq; national candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required skills

• Project cycle management: strategic planning, budgeting, reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
• Partnership management and mentoring colleagues or partners in good project practices.
• Fluent spoken and written Arabic and English.
• Strong IT skills (Google Workspace, Excel).