Job Title: Field Officer
Location: Halabja
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Employment Type: Full-time Contract
Contract Duration: 17 months
No. of Jobs: 1
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Project Summary: The project of “Supporting Women Entrepreneurs in Rural Areas in Sulaymaniyah and Halabja Governorates” aims to empower women in Halabja and Sulaymaniyah Governorates by strengthening the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, supporting the creation of women-led micro-businesses through technical and financial assistance, and facilitating the growth of existing businesses with advanced support, mentorship, and improved access to markets and funding.
Job Summary: The Field Officer will be responsible for facilitating the day-to-day implementation of project activities at the community level. Working directly with women entrepreneurs, CSOs, local authorities, and private sector partners, the officer will ensure effective outreach, mobilization, coordination, and follow-up to ensure successful delivery of training, mentoring, awareness campaigns, and financial support schemes.
Qualifications and Skills:
· Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
· Minimum 3 years of experience in community outreach, field coordination, or women-focused programs.
· Experience working with civil society, local government, or rural communities.
· Understanding of micro-enterprise development and community mobilization strategies.
· Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, particularly in rural settings.
· Ability to coordinate events, trainings, and community sessions independently.
· Skilled in collecting field data and conducting beneficiary follow-ups.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills in Kurdish; English and Arabic preferred.
· Competent in using digital communication tools and Microsoft Office.
· Ability and willingness to travel regularly within the project locations.