Requirements

SKILLS REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by the organization’s code of conduct and understand the principals of the code of conduct, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

♦ Good problem solving, and creative thinking skills within a changing environment.
♦ Attention to detail and  follow up while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality regarding contracts and financial matters
♦ Proficient in computer operating systems, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
♦ Must be a self-starter, team player with a high level of integrity
♦ Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal
♦ Ability to be flexible and adaptable, taking on additional responsibilities as needed.
♦ Committed to the organization’s values and ethics.
    
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

♦ Field experience and knowledge of the region is a strong asset.
♦ Experience working with diverse cultures.
♦ Must possess at least two (2) years of related experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
♦ Minimum of two (2) years working experience with international organizations.

LANGUAGE  

Arabic, Kurdish, and English required (spoken and written).

REASONING ABILITY 

♦ Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

♦ The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk and run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
♦ The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be exposed to loud noises around the maintenance and construction workshops.
♦ May travel in a country with exposure to communicable diseases, hot and humid weather conditions. 
♦ Work in a security context that is fluid.

This is a non-contractual document that can be varied from time to time as circumstances dictate.  This job description is intended to summarize the main duties and responsibilities of the post; this is not intended to be a full and exhaustive list of tasks.  All staff are expected to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform appropriate tasks when the need arises.