Executive Officer, Administration Unit, Iraq Administrative Reform Project (Tarabot), Baghdad, Iraq - MSI

Position: Executive Officer, Administration Unit, Iraq Administrative Reform Project (Tarabot), Baghdad, Iraq

Location: Iraq

Project Summary:  Management Systems International, an international development consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., is implementing the Iraq Administrative Reform Project - Tarabot. The Tarabot project works to improve the functions of the GOI’s public institutions in order to improve services delivery processes through better governance and resource management approaches. 

Position Summary: As part of Tarabot's Finance/Administration Unit, the Executive Officer’s primary responsibility is to perform a range of administrative activities in support of the Team Leader for Administration and Finance (TLA); as well as assist the HR office with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new staff in accordance with MSI HR policies and USAID regulations.  This is a full-time; one year position (with a possibility to extend) based in Baghdad, Iraq and will report directly to TLA.  

Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide variety of administrative and executive support duties for TLA.
• Provide oversight and support to the Human Resources office. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

§  Assisting with employment procedures, policies, benefits and other HR-related topics.

§  Providing recommendations on HR policy and procedures improvements.

§  Reviewing employment and office procedures and recommending revisions.

§  Assisting in employee orientation and exit interview process.

• On behalf of TLA, follow up with appropriate staff to ensure requests are responded to on a timely basis.
• Establish tracking/feedback system to ensure issues are addressed and resolved.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with Tarabot community, MSI Home Office, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with preparation of project reports.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in administrative operations of international organizations.
• Sound knowledge of HR principles and USAID regulations.
• Program management experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; good report-writing skills.
• Proficient user of MS Office software including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment.
• Ability to stay focused, efficient, and effective in managing multiple priorities.
• Professional demeanour in a variety of office environments.
• Post-conflict country, compound living experience preferred.
• Arabic language skills and experience in the Middle East also preferred.

 

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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