Programme Manager - Iraq

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Description

• Role: Programme Manager • Location: Baghdad, Iraq • Contract: Full-time, permanent • Salary: £54,508 - £60,131, dependent on experience. • Accommodation: HALO guesthouse, shared with colleagues • HALO is the leading global NGO addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 28 countries and territories, with over 12,000 staff. • HALO seeks an experienced and dynamic Programme Manager to lead our Mine Action programme in Iraq. • The successful candidate will have experience in managing and leading the development of programmes and projects in a challenging security environment, and a proven track record in the improvement of internal management systems, donor relations and coordination with national authorities and other implementing partners. • You will be a quick and curious learner, understanding and adopting HALO’s management systems within the local context in Iraq. • Your key responsibility will be to represent HALO’s Iraq programme with all relevant parties such as embassies, government representatives, other NGOs, and agencies with whom HALO interacts. • The role will be based in Baghdad, Iraq, with a requirement for travel across the country.

Requirements

• Significant proven experience in senior programme management positions across multiple countries. • Project and programme design experience including the direct development and implementation of projects. • Demonstrable experience in leading a large work force within the humanitarian (or associated) sector and ability to work in a complex environment. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build effective working relationships with national and international staff. • English fluency and Microsoft Office literacy essential. • Ability to multi-task, plan & prioritise tasks effectively, and work calmly under pressure. • Effective team player, able to motivate and create a strong team spirit. • Ability to work and live in potentially challenging and remote environments, and adapt and integrate in different cultures. • Experience in remote management. • Experience working in the Middle East. • Arabic language proficiency. • Mine action experience and relevant IMAS EOD and HIEDD qualifications. • SAFE, HEAT and First Aid qualifications. • Experience delivering weapons and ammunition management activities with national authorities, including stockpile management and capacity building training. • Experience in large-scale international procurement.

Benefits

• Local overseas allowance of $350 per month. • Shared accommodation in HALO accommodation provided at nil cost. • 49 days of leave annually (weekend inclusive equivalent to 7 weeks of paid leave), increasing to 56 days after 2yrs of service. • Three economy return flights to the member’s official home address (or an alternative location up to an equivalent cost). • Restrictive Environment Additional Leave allowance, consisting of an extra 14 days of annual leave and an additional flight per year. • Comprehensive insurance package: Private health Insurance, Life Assurance and Emergency Medical Insurance, including evacuation and repatriation.