Project Summary

This project aims to empower disadvantaged youth in Duhok Governorate, Iraq, by enhancing access to quality learning and skill development opportunities. It involves the establishment of three Innovation Labs in Sumel, Shiekhan, and Duhok Youth and Sports Centers. These Labs will act as hubs for education, innovation, and entrepreneurship, providing dynamic spaces for young people to learn and grow.

Using a comprehensive UNICEF curriculum, the project will deliver tailored training programs in innovation, life skills, digital skills, and entrepreneurship. Both online and offline training will ensure inclusivity and accessibility, supported by the Learning Passport platform for peer-to-peer education and skill-building

To further promote youth empowerment, the initiative will offer seed funding, mentorship programs, and employment services. Youth will have opportunities to pitch their innovative ideas in competitions, with selected projects receiving funding and support for implementation. The project will also establish Youth Advisory Groups in each location, enabling young people to participate in decision-making processes and community development.

Sustainability will be ensured by building the capacity of government-supported community center staff and creating a peer-to-peer education network. By fostering entrepreneurship, social cohesion, and active participation in economic and social life, the project will empower youth as agents of change in their communities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assist the project coordinator in supervising the team in relevant governorate.
2. Act as an integral part of the department/office by contributing ideas and  initiatives.
3. Conduct field assessments and surveys as well as collect and analyses data to assist in project designing.
4. Participating in preparing detailed work-plan  timelines, and objectives, ensuring successful implementation and adherence to deadlines.
5. Follow up on project progress, monitor and assess project implementation, and prepare regular and ad hod reports.
6. Oversee project activities, track progress, and ensure that goals and deliverables are met while evaluating outcomes against predefined targets.
7. Act as a strong team by cultivating relationships between units and assisting indicidual team members for the success or the entire project.
8. Manage project resources, including personnel, and materials, to ensure efficient use and allocation.
9. Ensure that coordination between various project teams and with other sections is well maintained.
10. Maintain documentation of the project phases and ensure that all documents are archived in orderly manner.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator, and project manager.

Skills & Abilities

1. Excellent communication and report skills in Kurdish, Arabic (must) and English.
2. Demonstrate good interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
3. Demonstrate good communication skills mainly in English and Kurdish; Arabic is a plus
4. Demonstrate good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and project management tools
5. Attention to details, multitasking skills, and working under pressure
6. Commitment to high professional ethical and confidentiality standards in a diverse workplace

Reporting & Monitoring

1. Conducting assessments, gathering information, analyzing data and preparing comprehensive reports about office activities supported by presentations if required
2. Maintain, file and organize documentation related to the project
3. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
4. Provide ad hoc andregular reports includingprogress, recommendations on a regular basis to the direct supervisor

Working conditions

1. Flexible with working hours, working during holidays and under pressure
2. Able to travel within the country and overseas