Vacancy Announcement: Project Implementation/Support Coordinator 

Location: Basra, Iraq

Contract: Full-time, 12 months (renewable)

Start Date: 01/10/2025

Reports to: Program Manager

Application Deadline: 11,September 2025

About Dorcas Iraq

Dorcas has been active in Iraq since 2014, supporting vulnerable communities through programming in Climate Change Resilience & Adaptation, with sub-sectors in Protection, Livelihoods, and WASH. We work closely with local partners to deliver quality assistance and sustainable impact.

Role Summary

We are recruiting a Project Implementation/Support Coordinator to deliver the project in Basra. The role combines hands-on field implementation with project-specific coordination/support (activity logistics, documentation, partner liaison) strictly within the project scope. The project is implemented through local partners with Dorcas' oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement climate-resilience/adaptation activities and sub-sector outputs (Protection, Livelihoods, WASH) per the logframe/workplan.
• Lead beneficiary targeting, registration, verification; maintain accurate documentation and MoVs.
• Organize distributions, trainings, and community sessions; ensure quality, safety, and safeguarding standards.
• Coordinate activity logistics, venues, schedules; maintain project files and MoVs; support partner delivery and verification.
• Support project-specific procurement and activity-line budget tracking (eligibility, documentation, and timely variances).
• Collect/validate MEAL data; contribute to monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Liaise with authorities and local partners for activities; ensure compliance with PSEA, safeguarding, and Do-No-Harm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years’ relevant INGO/NGO field experience in Iraq.
• Demonstrated experience in Climate Resilience/Adaptation plus experience in at least one sub-sector (Protection, Livelihoods, WASH).
• Strong organization, partner coordination, and documentation skills; Kobo/ODK a plus.
• English and Arabic fluency
• Understanding of donor compliance and safe programming.

How to Apply

Send your CV (max 3 pages) and cover letter (1 page) to [vacancies@iraq.dorcas.org] by [11, Sep 2025]. Use the subject line: "Implementation/Support Coordinator – Basra". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunity: Dorcas is committed to PSEA and the CHS. All offers are subject to reference checks, background screening, and agreement to our safeguarding policies.