The vision of Norwegian People's Aid is Solidarity in Action. We are a politically independent membership-based organisation working in Norway and in more than 30 countries around the world. Founded in 1939 as the labour movement’s humanitarian solidarity organisation, NPA aims to improve people’s living conditions and to create societies that are more just and more democratic. NPA’s international work covers three core areas: Mine Action and Disarmament, Democratisation and Just distribution of power and resources and Humanitarian Action and Crises response.
Norwegian People’s Aid is seeking a Programme Coordinator for the Mine Action and Disarmament Programme in Iraq
Wars and armed conflicts come to an end; however, the remnants of war continue to impact millions of people for decades to follow. Mine Action and Disarmament's vision is a world where people and communities are safe, resilient and protected before, during and after armed conflict. Together with national authorities and other stakeholders, we are working to resolve problems faced by local communities caused by landmines and explosive remnants of war. Currently, NPA has more than 19 Mine Action Programmes ongoing in Africa, Asia, Latin America, South-East Europe and the Middle East.
Do you want to join our professional and committed global team in our mission to protect civilians from explosive weapons?
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) Mine Action and Disarmament has been present in Iraq since 1995 and currently has three operational clearance projects: in Southern Iraq, based in Basra (operations in Basra, Missan and Muthanna governorates); in Northern Iraq, based in Mosul (operations in Ninewa governorate); in Central Iraq, based in Ramadi (operations in Anbar). The Programme is managed from its Mine Action and Disarmament country office located in Baghdad.
NPA Iraq has (or is in the process of establishing) nine Non-technical survey (NTS) teams, two EORE teams, 31 manual Multi-tasking teams (MTT), seven mechanical teams, three mine detection dog teams, and two seconded Quality Management teams responding to the CMR, improvised landmine/IED and other contamination throughout Iraq.
Do you have professional writing skills to a high standard, experience working with donor relations, proposal writing and reporting, and want to join our professional and committed global team?
In this position your main responsibilities will be:
Provide support for programme-related activities. This includes reporting, proposal writing and monitoring of project progress. You will also be tasked by the PM to conduct day-to-day administrative tasks to support the Senior Management Team with successful planning, implementation and monitoring of programme activities. To achieve this, you will coordinate and collate inputs from the SMT, Admin/HR, Finance, Logistics, Information Management and Operations departments as part of reporting and proposal writing. Draft key documents, monitor the implementation of, and compliance with, all donor requirements and act as the communication focal point for the programme.
To be successful in this role you must have:
We consider it an advantage if you also have:
For all positions we are looking for people with the experience and ability to work independently, be proactive and make decisions as required. Good communication skills, cultural understanding, diplomacy and interpersonal skills is a prerequisite for being successful.
The position will be based in Baghdad and requires limited travels to field bases and in the area of operations.
Preferred starting date: 15 January 2021. If the successful candidate has a valid visa to Iraq, earlier start date may be offered, upon agreement.
Please note that screening and interviews may take place continuously and before the application deadline.
In return we offer: A position in the Norwegian Labour movement's Global humanitarian solidarity organisation. NPA strives for diversity and gender equality, and encourages candidates of all nationalities, backgrounds and gender to apply. We aim for an inclusive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported. In addition, we are continuously working towards reducing our environmental impact in all our interventions.
We offer a comprehensive salary package which includes country specific allowances *You will be covered by our insurance scheme. We offer five weeks annual holiday plus one additional week off for expats and additional R&R package. NPA provides three international flights home per contract year*. We offer a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal.
In general, we emphasize the importance of strong health and you will need a medical «fit for duty» attestation from an NPA approved health service to take up the position.
All NPA's recruitments are subject to donor approval and continued funding
* Please note that salary and allowances are subject to income tax according to NPA’s Tax Policy.
** Terms for annual leave follow the Norwegian Annual Holidays Act
*** Terms apply according to NPA’s internal regulations
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Please note: Due to the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the recruitment process and/or the start-date might be delayed.
Contact persons
Jonathon Guthrie
Programme Manager Iraq
jonathong@npaid.org
Jon Juul Jensen
Advisor DMAD
JonJen983@npaid.org
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