Field Coordinator – Maysan

About the role

Kanaf Organization for Relief and Development, supported by GIZ, runs a project in Maysan and Najaf aimed at preventing violent extremism through education. The Field Coordinator in Maysan coordinates, organizes and monitors project activities, communicates with government authorities, schools and participating institutions, and works under the direct supervision of the Project Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with government authorities, the Directorate of Education, local institutions and schools, and follow up on meetings, approvals and procedures.
• Support the inception workshop and capacity-building programme, including logistics and attendance records.
• Monitor educational activities in the four participating schools and follow up on students' and teachers' involvement in the interactive learning walls.
• Follow up on the production, installation and handover of the four learning walls.
• Support the organization of the final project event in Maysan.
• Carry out regular field visits, collect documentation such as attendance sheets, minutes and photos, and prepare periodic reports.
• Comply with child protection, safeguarding, confidentiality and non-discrimination policies and report safeguarding concerns.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline and at least three years of experience in the NGO sector, including project coordination or field activity monitoring.
• Good knowledge of Maysan Governorate and its governmental and educational institutions.
• Ability to travel within Maysan and work at project sites.
• Previous experience in education, youth or peacebuilding projects and knowledge of English are assets.

Required skills

• Strong communication, coordination, organization and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email.

Candidates apply by sending a CV, degree certificate and employment verification documents by email before the deadline of 12 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates are contacted.