Community Coordination Officer

Deadline Date ‎2022-‎06-‎02Background
Chemonics is an international development consulting firm that promotes
meaningful change to help people live healthier, more productive, and more
independent lives. Chemonics’ mission is driven by our commitment to service –
to our mission, our beneficiaries, and clients, and our staff. Working under
contract with USAID and other aid donors, Chemonics designs and implements
development projects in many of the world’s developing countries.
The Iraq Durable Communities and Economic Opportunities (DCEO) is a United
States Agency for International Development (USAID) program implemented by
Chemonics International in Iraq. DCEO aims to support vulnerable communities
to build community resilience against destabilizing factors by increasing
their adaptive capacity and economic well-being. The project consists of two
objectives. Objective ‎1, Adaptative capacity of vulnerable communities
increased is achieved through two components. Component ‎1.1 seeks to mitigate
drivers of conflict in targeted communities and Component ‎1.2 seeks to enhance
community leadership of inclusive local development. Objective ‎2, Economic
well-being of communities advanced, will rest on the assessments, analysis,
foundations, and groundwork of Objective ‎1.
OBJECTIVE:
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Working on the ‎100 Solutions Task Order, the Community Coordination Officers
oversee a range of activities in program communities including both the design
and implementation of community problem solving dialogue as well as activities
identified through the dialogues. This role is a key, public facing
representative of the program and selected individuals are able to undertake a
range of work from coordinating with local leaders to facilitating dialogue
sessions.Responsibilities
* Build and maintain relationships with the local authorities, individuals, community groups and local partners to support the implementation of ‎100 Solutions activities.
* Play a key role in community dialogue process, including facilitation of dialogue sessions and community engagement to support dialogue process as needed.
* Coordinate community wide events with local organizations to build or strengthen community partnerships and engage local leaders and stakeholders.
* Provide inputs on selection criteria for potential local partners in the community level.
* Work closely with the Community Cohesion Manager on identifying the main actors and power brokers in the community.
* Contribute to the project activities materials including activity design, research, reporting, and work plans.
* Coordinate with the DCEO grants team in the management of all local grants and procurement to ensure cohesive activity implementation.
* Work closely with grants and MEL teams to provide necessary support.
* Undertake other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Reports to: Senior Community Coordination Officer (South)
QUALIFICATIONS
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* Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field or equivalent demonstrated professional experience
* Minimum ‎3 years of relevant experience, preferably community reconciliation and social cohesion programming.
* Excellent understanding of the context in Iraq, especially northern Iraq
* Demonstrable experience in conflict assessment, conflict mitigation strategies, peace building, and community leadership development
* Knowledge of current political, economic, social, and cultural dynamics in northern Iraq in particular.
English, Arabic, languages are requiredApplication Instructions
To apply, please visit:
Community Coordination Officer - Anbar
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Note: We will be reviewing the CVs on rolling basis and the position can
be filled even before the closing date.