Program Coordinator

TetraTech

The Government of Iraq (GOI) has embarked on an ambitious path to improve the education sector andi> /i>learning through the launch of the Iraq National Education Strategy 2PHONE_NUMBER (INES) 2023. The Strategy calls for a gradual increase in government budget allocation to the education sector and recognizes education as a key driver of human capital development and imperative for sustainable economic growth, shared welfare, and productivity. To support the GOI, the World Bank launched a Technical Assistance to Education Development in Iraq (TAEDI) focused on key education sector strategies, policies, and analytics. The TAEDI supports GOI to implement the INES and build capacity across the GOI to promote education and learning outcomes. Activities include building management capacity for effective INES implementation, monitoring and reporting on key INES implementation activities, knowledge sharing, and providing guidance on effective communication tools for education strategies, leveraging the World Bank s global experience, successes and best practices, and providing guidance on effective communication tools for education strategies. /p>

The firm will be expected to support the Task Team to: (i) conduct a needs assessment to identify capacity gaps within the INES Committee, sub-committees and relevant staff in line ministries responsible for implementation of the INES, (ii) use the findings of the needs assessment to co-develop a capacity-building plan with and for the INES committee. The plan should include sessions to help stakeholders to establish a clear theory of change for education interventions, activities and associated indicators, data collection protocols, and monitoring and evaluation guidelines and protocols for the INES implementation, including of sub-sectoral implementation plans. The firm will also be expected to support the Task Team in its efforts to develop the capacity of the INES Committee and other key stakeholders on (iii) impactful report writing (across functions) on achievements of individual activities, projects and indicators, for technical and non-technical audiences; (iv) producing a high-level guidance note for the GOI on how to develop sub-sectoral implementation plans; and (v) development of an effective internal and external communications strategy for both the INES committee and line ministries for effective and impactful communication around implementation of the INES to a wide variety of stakeholders; (vi) development of key communications outputs and tools improving internal and external communication for the effective dissemination of the INES. i> /i> /p>

b>**Please note: Only Iraqi citizens are eligible for this position**/b> b> /b> /p>

b>Responsibilities: /b> /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Coordinate logistics and scheduling for capacity-building workshops, stakeholder consultations, and internal/external communications activities. /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Monitor and track progress on deliverables and deadlines, ensuring alignment with the project work plan and timeline. /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Support documentation of meetings, workshops, and events, including drafting minutes, reports, and summaries. /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Assist in the collection and collation of data for the needs assessment, M&E framework, and communications strategy. /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Liaise with internal technical advisors to support development of outputs such as guidance notes, communications materials, and reports. /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Ensure high-quality recordkeeping, version control, and submission of all deliverables. /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Facilitate translation, interpretation, or Arabic-English language support for materials or meetings, where applicable. /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Maintain updated contact lists, stakeholder directories, and event calendars. /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Provide administrative and operational support to the Team Leader and project team as needed. /p>

b>Qualifications:/b> /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Bachelor s degree in Public Administration, International Development, Education, Communications, or a related field. /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in coordination, project management, or administration within development programs or government projects. /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Experience supporting international organizations, donor-funded initiatives, or public sector institutions preferred. /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Experience organizing workshops preferred. /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with keen attention to detail. /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including cross-cultural sensitivity. /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with project management tools is a plus. /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Fluency in Arabic and working proficiency in English required. /p>

span> span> /span> /span>Experience working in Iraq required. /p>