Project Officer - TVET Capacity Strengthening (NPSA 9)
Organizational Context
The International Trade Centre (ITC) in Iraq is implementing the EU-funded MASAR project until December 2029. This project aims to improve employment opportunities for young Iraqis, women, and vulnerable groups by enhancing the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system. The role supports the country-level implementation of Expected Result 1, focusing on strengthening TVET providers.
Job Purpose
The Project Officer will support the country-level implementation of Expected Result 1, which focuses on strengthening selected TVET providers' capacity to deliver inclusive, quality-assured, employer-linked, and labour-market-relevant training pathways. This involves ensuring that technical and vocational training aligns with private sector demands and real job opportunities. The role contributes to improving employment prospects for young Iraqis, women, and vulnerable groups by fostering a more demand-driven, inclusive, and sustainable TVET system in Iraq. The position is based in Baghdad, Iraq, for one year with a possibility of extension.
Responsibilities
The Project Officer will support the planning, coordination, and day-to-day implementation of project activities, ensuring alignment with the MASAR workplan and objectives. Key duties include engaging with TVET institutions and maintaining effective working relationships, coordinating implementation partners, consultants, and experts, and conducting institutional capacity assessments using diagnostic tools. The role also involves supporting the development and updating of institutional strengthening plans, assisting TVET providers in establishing or strengthening internal quality assurance systems and operational procedures, and supporting measures to improve inclusive access and learner progression. Additionally, the Project Officer will monitor provider performance, identify bottlenecks, propose solutions, and document lessons learned.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, coordination, implementation, or administration is required. Experience supporting institutional capacity assessments and improvement planning is desirable, as is experience with institutional self-assessment tools. Experience working with TVET providers in construction, hospitality, or tourism sectors is also desirable.
Skills
Professionalism: Knowledge of TVET governance, quality assurance, training delivery, and employer engagement. Ability to analyze performance data, facilitate consultations, and assess training environments. Teamwork: Collaborative approach to achieve organizational goals. Accountability: Ownership of responsibilities and commitment to delivering results. Client Orientation: Establishing productive partnerships and meeting client needs.