Background

The Foundation is delivering a project to establish a Regional Development Agency and an Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Hub in Raparin.

The Regional Development Agency will implement sustainable economic development and employment-related initiatives across the region.

In this phase of the project the team will: 

1. Set up the Regional Development Agency 
2. Establish a Microcredit Finance Organisation. 
3. Open a co-working Entrepreneurship and Enterprise space, 
4. Undertake an analysis of wider activity across the region to inform and develop future strategies. 

Role:

The Local Expert will provide practical and technical expertise to support project activity. 

Specifically the role will support: 

1. The launch of a new co-working Enterprise and Entrepreneurship space in Ranya.
2. The development and delivery of social media presence which supports the project. 
3. The development of relationships with influencers and media (TV, Radio etc) across Raparin and wider Kurdistan and Iraq. 

Required Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree or higher. 
• Demonstrated professional experience in developing and delivery communications support to projects. 
• Knowledge of traditional and social media across Iraq and a network to support the development of project activity. 
• Strong understanding of Raparin and Ranya. 
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs within tight timelines.

Desirable

• Experience of developing and delivery communications activity to support high profile events. 
• Experience working on donor-funded projects or development programmes is an advantage.
• Experience of working virtually with international experts is an advantage. 
• Arabic language (see other language requirements below). 

Skills:

• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Fluency in Kurdish; proficiency in English to at least B2 level (IELTS 5 and above). 
• Analytical, writing, and reporting skills.
• Availability to work on a part-time, short-term basis.
• High level of knowledge of social media platforms and content development. 

Process:

Please send your CV and short personal statement setting out the role you are applying for in English to jobs@foundation.krd by Thursday 15 January. 

Please note that due to immediate needs to fill these roles candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until positions are filled and those who apply first will be considered first.