Programme Officer – Baghdad At Magenta FZE

Location:

Based in Baghdad, Iraq, with business travel on a need basis across the country for 30% of time

Reporting Manager:

Programme Manager

Start date:

First of October

Duration:

12 months with 3 months’ probation with possibility of extension

Type:

Fixed Term

Remuneration:

$1500 – $1700 per month, depending on level of experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline:

20 September 2024

Work Permissions:

Local Iraqis

MAGENTA is a leading Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) agency that specialises in understanding human decision-making processes in order to design solutions for relevant and impactful solutions to some of the most challenging problems of our time. We implement programmes across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Latin America and The Caribbean using the latest in behavioural science principles and a rigorous approach to research, strategy, campaign design and implementation. Our clients include UN agencies, INGOs, governments and the private sector. Whether we are aiming to shift parenting practices to improve children’s outcomes or to understand how social norms underpin corruption, we always go the extra mile to ensure we can create positive impact for some of the most underserved populations in the world.

MAGENTA’s programme team operates across middle east on a range of projects that include research, strategy development, SBC intervention implementation, and evaluation. We currently operate in countries Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon and Tunis. We are looking for exceptional individuals to join this team, driven by a keen desire to deliver social impact and who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Primary responsibilities of the Programme Officer are the following (1) Programme Implementation support, (2) Community engagement and mobilization, (3) Programme monitoring and reporting, ETC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Programme Officer will report to the Programme Manager. Typical tasks include:

Programme implementation support

• Implementation of SBC programme aiming at preventing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence.
• Responsible for project coordination, logistics and administrative tasks, coordinating with local partners
• Support on procurement needs including sourcing potential consultants and partners to as per project requirements to ensure effective programme delivery.
• Attend and support during coordination meetings as requested.
• Works closely with Programme Manager, Programme Officer and M&E officer to maintain an overview of all programme activities, deliverables and timelines.
• Proactively seeks to deliver project activities, identifying potential issues and proposing solutions to the Programme Manager.
• Liaise with local partners and local authorities for training events and provision of participant lists to obtain necessary approval.
• Provide support to general programme tasks, as needed.
• Provide support in the translation of documents from English to Arabic and Arabic to English and provide translation review support.

Community engagement and mobilization

• Identify local partners, community theaters, app developers, creative and production firms, civil society organisations, grassroot activists and online/offline influencers relevant to the programme.
• Build trusted relationships with local partners, and work closely with subgrantees to ensure effective engagement in the programme.
• Co-facilitate trainings and workshops in Arabic.
• Ensure the youth training and mobilization component of the programme is reflected in the strategic communications component.

Programme monitoring and reporting

• Support the M&E Officer in monitoring the progress of programme activities, including data collection and analysis.
• Contribute to the preparation of regular reports on programme achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Ensure that all programme documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and shared with relevant stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Relevant degree required.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years professional experience with at least 4 years’ experience in development sector and TFGBV.
• Demonstrated expertise in gender, youth, or social mobilisation.
• Good experience in project coordination and M&E.
• Strong experience as a trainer/facilitator, and ability to mentor other trainers and facilitators.
• Solid understanding of project management cycle.
• Experience working on USG programming strongly preferred.
• In-depth understanding of the Iraqi civil society landscape.
• Substantial knowledge of the international development and/or humanitarian system and institution and donors in Iraq.
• Technological and software fluency.

Language:

• Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English

COMPETENCIES

The following are key competencies required for this position.

• Curiosity
• Innovation
• Accountability
• Critical thinking
• Building relationships
• Flexibility
• Integrity
• Ownership

Cultural Fit

• Demonstrated adherence to MAGENTA’s core values:
• Curiosity: Challenge the obvious, reflect and then act.
• Transparency: Hold yourself and those around you accountable
• Authenticity: Walk the talk
• Innovation: Think bold, think big, think broad
• Willingness to live, work and travel in developing/post-crisis settings.
• Good sense of humour, personable and demonstrated ability to build networks.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to get hands dirty.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• MAGENTA has a flexible working policy which promotes periods of remote working in the year
• May involve working in regions that are remote and lack basic modern infrastructure

1. MAGENTA is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.