• In collaboration with the project manager and the team leader ensure timely and high-quality delivery of all interventions in Anbar.
• In collaboration with the project manager and the team leader, oversight of all economic recovery activities including project planning, implementation and follow up.
• Provides advice and technical guidance to project staff on integrating environmental practices into economic recovery activities to ensure alignment with environmental sustainability objectives.
• Conduct environmental assessments and analyses to identify potential environmental risks, impacts and opportunities associated with project interventions and develop strategies to mitigate harmful impacts and increase positive outcomes.
• Advice the program staff on the selection and implementation of eco-friendly techniques compliance with environmental standards.
• Responsible for monitoring the project sites and gathering success stories from the economic recovery programs.
• Undertake regular and ad hoc field visits to the area of intervention to ensure quality of implementation.
• collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including environmental agencies and community groups.
• Facilitate dialogue among community groups to promote social cohesion among diverse communities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to build knowledge sharing and collective actions on environmental issues.
• Represent the project in environmental related workshops and meetings with stakeholders, advocating for integration of environmental considerations into project activities and integrating environmental criteria standards.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to project staff on environmental management practices including waste management, natural resource and bio-gas interventions and Perma Garden practices.
• Conduct training sessions and capacity building workshops for project staff and community members on environmental management principles, sustainable practices, and ecosystem strategies.

Other

• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager.
• Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Iraq Programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Code of Conduct.
• Make sure to spread a positive image of DRC and its activities by explaining what DRC is doing and why DRC operates in that way.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role we expect you to demonstrate at least 4 years of relevant experience. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Experience and technical competencies:

• Relevant experience – at least 4 years – in similar contexts.
• Experience with DRC people of concern.
• Experience in conducting environmental assessments, impact analyses and risk assessments with understanding of environmental standards.
• Experience in providing technical advice and capacity building support.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of local laws and regulations.
• Able to work energetically.
• Relevant computer skills.
• Strong networking, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills and respect for people with special needs and other vulnerability.
• Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player.

Education:

• Relevant university degree in environmental science, environmental management, natural resources, or similar education.
• Possession of a training certification in economic development, sustainability or project management would be an advantage.

Languages:

• English (fluent)
• Arabic (fluent)