Expertise France (EF) is recruiting a Deputy Team Leader for a renewable 6-month contract as part of the Iraqi Women Economic Empowerment (IWEE) project.

As the Deputy Team Leader for the project “Iraqi Women Economic Empowerment (IWEE)” based in Erbil, and under the supervision of the project’s Team Leader based in Baghdad, you will be responsible for supporting the project team in Iraq (Baghdad and Erbil), contributing to the coordination of all activities and achievement of the project objectives, ensuring good communication and accountability of the project to the various stakeholders. This work will be done in close collaboration with the Project Manager based at Expertise France headquarters in Paris and the numerous partners (public and private, Iraqi and international) involved in the project.

You will meet with stakeholders, especially in KRI, and contribute to the smooth running of the project. The position implies a high degree of autonomy and interpersonal skills appropriate to working in the Iraqi context. You will be placed under the supervision of the project Team Leader based in Baghdad and Expertise France’s project manager based in Paris, and supported by Expertise France’s headquarters office.

Key Responsibilities include:

1.       Assist in the Strategic Planning and Operational Project Management

-        Support the Team Leader with the planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities, ensuring alignment with the work plan, logframe, contractual commitments, and donor requirements.

-        Delegated supervision of project staff, experts, and contractors working in Erbil and KRI, providing strategic and technical guidance as needed and ensuring efficient use of project resources.

-        Contribute to the update of internal planning tools, including work plans, procurement plans, and risk matrices.

-        Contribute to the anticipation and management of risks, coordinating mitigation measures with the Team Leader and EF HQ.

-        Ensure visibility and communication activities follow donor guidelines.

2.       Delegated Team Management in Erbil

-        Act as representative for the Team Leader in the Erbil office and support a multidisciplinary team of approximately 2 full-time staff and short-term experts.

-        Contribute to the identification of expert needs, draft Terms of Reference, and assist in the supervision of missions and deliverables.

-        Under the leadership of the Team Leader, promote team collaboration, well-being, and compliance with EF’s security protocols to ensure the safety of the team and experts.

3.       Assist in Administrative, Financial and Technical Management of the project

-        Assist the Team Leader for the preparation of high-quality interim and final technical and financial reports ensuring compliance with EF procedures, donor formats and deadlines.

-        Contribute to the update of internal tools and collection of inputs from the project team.

-        Assist the Team Leader for the monthly financial reporting to Headquarters, the quarterly financial planning exercises, annual budgets preparation, and project budget execution in full compliance with donor and EF financial rules.

-        Guarantee the application of EF procedures in terms of procurement, financial execution and financial monitoring.

4.       Stakeholder Engagement

-        Support the Team Leader in the preparation of documentation and coordination for Steering and Technical Committees

-        Provide inputs to the Team Leader on communication with donors and institutional partners, providing updates on project progress and strategic developments.

-        Foster strong relationships with national counterparts and implementing partners, especially in Erbil and KRI, to ensure ownership and alignment with the local authorities’ priorities.

-        Coordinate with other donor-funded initiatives in Erbil and KRI to enhance synergies and avoid duplication.