Project Manager – Iraq (Based In Beirut)

The Program Manager performs the following tasks: Work time of the Project Manager will be split into 50% Project Management work and 50% analysis and research of sources specific to the Iraq program in cooperation with the Head of Office.   A.     Responsibilities The Project Manager is responsible for independently managing the projects (BMs and IBs) for the Syria/Iraq Project with focus on Iraq, in accordance with  the project goals and activities agreed with the partner and/or agreements  with the superior providing professional advice to partners  and cooperating with important stakeholders providing in depth analysis of English and Arabic sources on the situation in Iraq regular visits to Erbil and Baghdad, either independently or with the Head of Office   B.     Tasks 1.      Professional advisory services The Project Manager advises partner institution(s) in identifying needs, developing concepts and strategies, and provides  technical input contributes to preparing and implementing  the coordination process, project/program activities and work in the regions formulates job descriptions and terms of  reference and selects third parties in the course of carrying out project/program activities in consultation with Head of Office monitors the development and implementation of project/program plans and activities in close consultation with partners organizes and participates in official events in consultation with Head of Office, meetings, workshops, seminars and other events on issues related to the project/program’s area of activity develops and monitors project progress and the activities of BMs and IBs, including narrative and financial reporting, reviews reports and documents on the progress of project/program, identifies bottlenecks and recommends alternative options to the Superior conducts political, economic and legal analyzes and drafts periodical articles, fact sheets and reports. coordinates work with the satellite office in Erbil according to agreements reached with the Head of Office. prepares and implements educational activities like i.e. organizing visiting delegations to and from Germany and the EU. contributes to the regular planning updates communicates with KAS headquarters and other regional KAS offices   2.      Networking and cooperation The Project Manager ensures cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners and other KAS offices in the region; cooperates with local communities, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the project/program environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships contributes to updating and following up of the homepage of the KAS Syria/Iraq office communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the project/program travels (abroad) in the region, in accordance with project requirements in consolidation with Head of Office   3.      Knowledge management The Program Manager draws up reports and presentation documents formulates appropriate input for various project/program reports including annual reports, and contributes to the other reports required by theSuperior conducts research activities and studies on political issues which benefit the program/project with special focus, but not solely, on Iraq.    4.      Management and coordination of tasks The Program Manager is responsible for program/project planning  and develops project concepts and strategies, ensures implementation coordinates and prioritises relevant  project activities at local level in cooperation with the partners, both as regards the organisational preparation and implementation of the activities monitors the program/project budget in consultation with the Head of Office compiles the relevant information for activities and assignments on a project and analytical basis    5.      Other duties/additional tasks The Program Manager files relevant documents related to the project/program according to KAS rules (i.e. in Favorit) performs other duties and tasks at the request of theSuperior       C.     Required qualifications, competences and experience Qualifications Masters/MSc or doctorate in Social Sciences (preferred fields are Political Science, International Affairs, Sociology or Modern History) with a focus on the Near and Middle East’s political situation.   Professional experience 2 years’ professional experience, with at least 2 years’ professional experience in a comparable position   Other knowledge, additional competences fluent written and oral knowledge in Arabic, English and French languages basic knowledge of German and willingness to attend German language classes very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer      applications (e.g. MS Office) a wide interest and willingness of increasing one’s knowledge of political, social and economic situation in Iraq, with focus on developments in the Kurdistan Region and the situation of minority Christians there willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding  measures are agreed with theSuperior     ability for team work within an international team