The MSMEs Support Officer is responsible for providing technical assistance and operational support to MSMEs in the planification and implementation of their business plans. The position aims to strengthen the capacity, sustainability, and competitiveness of MSMEs through tailored advisory services, coordination of development activities, and facilitation of access to relevant resources and opportunities. The MSMEs Support Officer will support the Project Manager and Agronomist in planning, organizing, and executing project activities and events within an AICS-funded intervention in Sumel, Sinjar, and Falluja.
MSMEs Support Officer (National Position)
Main tasks and responsibilities
• Follow up the coordination of all related components and activities on the field in coordination with the Agronomist, the PM and the Field Coordinators
• Daily follow up of the different activities within the scope of the project in coordination with the Field Coordinators
• Facilitate training activities, as well as mentoring and coaching activities
• Work in close collaboration with the MEAL department for data collection
• Maintain the archiving system up to date in coordination with the Project team
• Support the Agronomist in the elaboration of tools for the assessment and follow up of the beneficiaries.
• Monitor the coaching process and visit periodically the beneficiaries, in close collaboration with the rest of the staff and under the supervision of the Project Manager
• Ensure coordination and confidentiality for the activities
• Coordinate with the Agronomist and Project manager to properly document activities (Photos, small videos, success stories) in alignment with the donor's requirements and communication guidelines
• Perform any other relevant duties within the scope of the project as required
Essential Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in business management, business development or a related field of study
• 2 - 3 years of experience in development/Humanitarian context specifically in business development projects
• Excellent ability to create contacts and opportunities with relevant stakeholders in the market
• Ability to solve problems independently with innovative and creative approaches
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic, Kurdish and English language
Required skills and experiences
• Excellent ability to work in a team and contribute to team building
• Previous experience in working with AVSI will be prioritized
• IT skills: Ability to effectively use standard office software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Exchange, ActivityInfo). Ability to effectively use project management software and other information systems /databases
• Good attitude and experience in working with partners
• Excellent communication skills in building relationships with local contacts