NGO JOBS

Project and Position Description:

Iraq’s vulnerable and disadvantaged populations include widows, orphans, internally displaced persons, persons with disabilities, religious and ethnic minorities, and individuals who lack access to state protections and services due to a lack of formal identity papers. This program strengthens these groups’ access to justice and services while also supporting the modernization of government and civil society as Iraq’s financial and security environments improve. “Access to justice” describes an end state in which individuals can access rights and entitlements equitably through individual action or with the assistance of civil society or the government.

USAID’s Iraq Access to Justice Program is a USD 43.7 million, three year, nation-wide project focused on supporting the growth of local and national institutions which provide information, assistance, and advocate on behalf of vulnerable populations, by improving vulnerable and disadvantaged Iraqis’ knowledge of their rights/responsibilities, and the remedies under the law; increasing the competency and availability of legal professionals and civil society partners to assist vulnerable and disadvantaged people; and generating opportunities for CSO and government engagement to improve policies, laws, and procedures affecting vulnerable populations.

The Team Leader position is responsible for coordinating and directing the overall evaluation, including preparation and submission of the draft and final products. The candidate should be thoroughly familiar with techniques of program evaluation and possess good organizational and team-building skills. Regional experience and/or knowledge of Iraq are highly desirable. The team leader should have excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Arabic language is desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee the evaluation
• Lead a team of 2 expats and/or local team members as well as data collectors (if necessary)
• Liaise with QED and USAID counterparts
• Present briefings and updates on the evaluation periodically throughout the period of performance
• Coordinate the draft report, revisions, and final report
• Respond to client and donor needs as they arise
• Represent the evaluation team when necessary

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the evaluation, design, and implementation of USAID programs in the civil society and rule of law sectors
• M.A, J.D. LL.M, or PhD in Law, Civil society development, Political Science, Demography, Rule of Law, Advocacy, or a related field.
• Minimum 15-20 years of progressively more responsible specialized experience in relevant technical field
• This task will require traveling to and living in the red zone in Baghdad and consulting with USAID staff.
• Knowledge of best practices in evaluation, civil society strengthening, conflict and post conflict reconciliation.
• Familiarity with USAID's rules and procedures
• Demonstrated analytical and evaluation skills
• Strong English writing skills.