Senior Program Officer

Job Summary

Leading the coordination and implementation of program activities in Iraq, the full-time Senior Program Officer will manage stakeholder relationships, support program quality and reporting, and ensure timely achievement of objectives in a hybrid work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead coordination and implementation of assigned program activities in Iraq
• Develop, monitor, and update workplans, implementation timelines, and deliverables
• Serve as a liaison with government stakeholders, partners, and beneficiaries

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, particularly in donor-funded development programs in Iraq
• Experience with monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities is preferred
• Native or near-native fluency in written and spoken Arabic and Kurdish; English proficiency strongly preferred
• Valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in Iraq