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Job Description

About Us:

Free to Run’s (FTR) mission is to advance gender equity globally through running. We are a registered nonprofit/nongovernmental organization that has been operating community-led programs for adolescent girls and young women since 2014 in conflict zones. We are known for delivering long-term, youth-led, progressive running, leadership, rights, and health programs. However, the longer-term impact of our work is building enduring social change - decreasing barriers to public participation, increasing women in leadership, and making power structures more equitable and inclusive. Free to Run identifies as an organization working at the intersections of feminism, human rights, sport, development, and humanitarian interventions. The organization is in a position of significant growth, in terms of our strategy, reach, impact, and operating budget. 

Position Overview

The Program Officer implements and coordinates Free to Run activities in Duhok, in close coordination with, and reporting to Senior program Officer. The position is part time capacity.

Core Accountabilities

1. Implementing the day-to-day activities of Free to Run’s program areas in Duhok, including through:

• Organizing and leading running and physical activities in Duhok (liaising with participant’s families; liaising with, and supporting, volunteers; direct training of team during running sessions; coordinating team drivers; tracking participants’ attendance and performance; coordinating volunteer schedules; translation (Arabic – English); liaising with camp management and implementing partners where appropriate)
• Supporting hiking activities in northern Iraq (liaising with participant’s families, coordinating participants and team drivers; reimbursing transportation costs where appropriate; tracking participants; and organizing photos and feedback stories)
• Developing and maintaining relationships with local authorities, volunteer groups, relevant community-based organizations, and partner NGOs
• Engaging in regular dialogue, as appropriate, with members of the community, including family members of participants
• Working with the Senior Program Officer and local partner organization on establishing volunteer projects for program participants and overseeing their implementation on a regular basis
• Leading Life Skills through Sports curriculum sessions for program participants under the guidance of the Senior Program Officer
• Managing program funds for Duhok team activities (maintain records; receive and disburse funds; obtain receipts; manage petty cash)
• Coordinating transportation and communication with program drivers
• Supporting Free to Run’s social media strategy (providing photos and human-interest stories in line with Free to Run’s communications policy)

2. Assisting Free to Run’s Senior Program Officer with training new staff members and other responsibilities as needed
3. Preparing and submitting timely and quality financial and narrative reports
4. Supporting monitoring and evaluation of programs, including leading survey implementation, focus group discussions, parent interviews, etc.
5. Planning and attending events during Free to Run programmatic cycle, including Sports Weeks activities, and working closely with the Senior Program Officer to compile and purchase materials, events logistics, and participant outreach.**
6. Providing logistical support for visits of Free to Run board members and partners to Iraq
7. Interacting with partners in Iraq as instructed by Free to Run’s Senior Program Officer and Executive Director
8. Tracking attendance for participants
9. Translation help, as required, from Kurdish/Arabic- English and English-Kurdish/Arabic
10. Assistance with developing annual and monthly work plans and ensuring team’s adherence

Location (Duty Station)

The Program Officer position is based in Duhok. Occasional coordination travels within KRI may occur depending on program need.

Working Hours

The Program Officer position is a part -time role, estimated at 20 hours per week. Due to the nature of the organization’s business, hours may fluctuate outside regular core hours (9:00 am-13:00 pm), with the possibility of some nights or weekends, depending on the needs of the organization. 

Compensation

Based on experience. Aligned with market rate in Kurdistan and Iraq

Skills Required

• Communication Skills
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• team managment
• Team Leader
• Business Management
• MS WORD
• Excellent organizational skills
• international NGOs
• Problem Solving