Project Assistant
Forum Ziviler Friedensdienst e. V.3 hours ago
- Salary
- Not disclosed
- Job type
- Full time
- Location
- Sinjar · Ba'aj
- Deadline
- Oct 20, 2026
forumZFD is hiring a Project Assistant in Sinjar to coordinate and implement peacebuilding and social cohesion activities across Sinjar and Baaj. The position requires at least one year of relevant experience, residency in Sinjar, and proficiency in Kurdish, Arabic, and English.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the implementation and day-to-day coordination of assigned peacebuilding and social cohesion activities, including AVP, Salam Bus, trust-building activities, dialogue initiatives and other relevant measures in Sinjar, Baaj and other project areas.
- Organise and coordinate assigned activities in cooperation with project partners, local authorities, community representatives, civil society organisations, women, youth and other relevant stakeholders.
- Support context analyses, needs assessments, stakeholder mapping and other assessments relevant to the implementation of activities.
- Monitor assigned activities, follow up on agreed actions and contribute to the collection and documentation of results, participant feedback and lessons learned.
- Prepare and compile relevant background materials, activity documentation, summaries, presentations and inputs for project and donor reporting.
- Maintain complete and up-to-date project files and records in accordance with forumZFD Iraq procedures.
- Support project-related communication and visibility activities, including social media content and the collection of relevant photos and other materials.
- Be responsible for the logistical and administrative organisation of assigned project activities, including workshops, dialogue meetings, trainings and other events, covering venues, travel, accommodation, catering, transportation, participant arrangements and required materials.
- Be responsible for the complete and timely documentation of assigned activities, including participant lists, supporting documents, activity records and filing in the project documentation system.
- Maintain regular communication and coordination with project partners, local authorities, community representatives and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of activities.
- Support the development and maintenance of relevant local networks and accompany forumZFD Iraq management and project colleagues to meetings with authorities, partners and other stakeholders, as required.
- Provide translation and interpretation support during meetings and for project-related documents, as required.
- Support project-related financial, procurement and other administrative processes in coordination with the responsible colleagues.
- Provide operational support to the forumZFD Iraq office, including the maintenance of premises, equipment and project materials.
- Perform other tasks related to project implementation as assigned by the line manager or the forumZFD management.
- Inform and update the forumZFD Iraq management regularly on ongoing developments regarding project implementation and the security situation in the region.
- Perform other related tasks based on need and agreement.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of relevant professional experience in project implementation and/or project administration, preferably with an international organisation.
- Practical experience in implementing and coordinating peacebuilding or social cohesion or related activities, including the organisation of workshops, meetings and community-based activities in the region, especially in Sinjar and Baaj.
- National based in Sinjar, with good knowledge of the local context and peacebuilding and social cohesion needs in Sinjar and the wider region, as well as experience working in Ninewa Governorate.
- Excellent written and spoken Kurdish and Arabic, and good command of English.
- Strong organisational skills, with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in activity planning, logistics and documentation.
- Experience in working and communicating with local authorities, community representatives, partner organisations and other relevant stakeholders, with the ability to establish and maintain professional networks.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse social, ethnic, religious and gender backgrounds.
- Independent, reliable, committed and able to take responsibility for assigned tasks and activities.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond constructively to changing circumstances and operational requirements.
- Eligible to work in the Republic of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
- Readiness to work also in areas such as Sinjar, the surrounding villages and in Baaj.
- Valid driving licence and practical driving experience, particularly in Ninewa Governorate and the areas of intervention, is an asset.
- Commitment to and understanding of forumZFD’s aims, values and principles, including conflict sensitivity and the Do-No-Harm principle.
Skills
- Logistics
- Project documentation
- Translation
Details
- Profession
- Project Coordinator
- Category
- NGO & Humanitarian
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Languages
- Kurdish (Sorani) · Arabic · English
How to apply
- email [email protected]
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