Contract

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Job description

The project “Financial Inclusion for a New Economic Start and Integration, Iraq” has been commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation through special initiative “Tackling the Root Causes of Displacement, Reintegrating Refugees/Partnership for Prospect. The project aims to sustainably improve financial inclusion and access to inclusive financial services for vulnerable target groups such as internally displaced people, returnees, and refugees, especially women and youth and those running micro and small businesses. The project focuses on three areas: (1) Improved provision of needs-based financial services for the target groups. (2) Awareness-raising, information, and training on financial services. (3) Further development of the regulatory framework for inclusive financial services.

Your tasks

• Planning, designing, and implementing measures on needs-based financial services and awareness-raising, information, and training on financial services for the target groups
• Promoting dialogue between financial service providers, clients, and government representatives
• Coordinating advisory services for financial service providers
• Technical steering of a team of three staff members
• Supporting the officer responsible for the commission in planning and reporting processes

Your profile

• University degree in a relevant field (e.g., economics, finance, banking, International Development, etc.)
• Several years of relevant professional experience, preferably gained abroad, in the financial sector
• Experience in the Middle East and North African region or fragile context is an advantage
• Experience in building networks among different partners/organizations
• Strong management and organizational skills with attention to details and deadlines regarding effective implementation, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of the project, as well as reporting of project activities in a context and conflict-sensitive manner
• Diplomatic approaches and cultural sensibility are a prerequisite
• Business fluent in German and English; Arabic skills are an advantage

Location information

We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping, services, and health care in Iraq.

The security situation is critically tense. It requires continuous monitoring and special security risk mitigation measures for GIZ staff. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The freedom of movement is severely restricted. It is not possible for life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment.

Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en

At the site of operation the particulate pollution occurs to be many time higher than the European acceptable limit. As part of the selection process and during the recruitment examination you will be informed of appropriate protective and behavioral measures.

Notes

This job is suited to a full or a part-time position.

The willingness for frequent business trips is required.

Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment - in particular also regarding COVID-19.

The willingness to work reciprocally abroad and in Germany is required.

Please understand, that we can only accept and process applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your successful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails from our recruiting system as spam.

About us

Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation are an integral part of our corporate culture.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact

Recruitment and Follow-on assignments Client Portal +49 6196/79-3200 [email protected]