International Labour Organization
Experience: 5 to 10 Years
Skill Required: Project and Program Management
Apply By: 09-01-2023
Private sector development in Iraq challenged by several factors as the economy is largely dominated by the oil sector and state-owned enterprises further impedes incentives for private sectors growth and diversification in the wider economy. Moreover, local firms struggle to become competitive within national and international markets and an abundance of cheap imports combined with low levels of investment have hindered the development of nascent domestic activities. Iraq is also known for challenging business environment which makes it difficult for “start-up” and/or MSMEs’ to flourish and expand their business in the formal economy and green businesses. Lack of business management skills and financial literacy coupled with lack of access to credit and loan services even makes it more complex for entrepreneurs and enterprises to start up business in Iraq. Furthermore, Iraqis private sector is characterized by high rates of informality and decent work deficit. Despite all the challenges, the sector has enormous potential for growth and job creation if there is enabling business environment for MSMEs.
The ILO, having the expertise and experience globally, in the region and in Iraq, namely building on its well-established business and financial management tools, and its previous agreement with the central bank of Iraq, aspires to achieve through the project “Towards more and better employment through enhanced support to private sectors in southern Iraq – with a focus on green business” the following objectives: 1) Improve business ecosystem for MSMEs in Iraq to grow and thrive through policy options along with national and subnational dialogue amongst key stakeholders in the private sector development; and 2) Capacitate and empower national/subnational financial and non-financial institutions to better support entrepreneurs and MSMEs to unleash their full potential; 3) Improve financial inclusion of start-up businesses and MSMEs with focus on green economy.
The position will be based in Basrah. The Project Assistant will report directly to the Project Manager under the general supervision of the ILO Country Coordinator for the Republic of Iraq
This position is currently advertised subject to the final confirmation of the resources being made available for this project and signing of the agreement with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation.
Reporting lines:
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the ILO Country Coordinator for the Republic of Iraq, and the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Assistant will perform the following tasks:
Description of Duties
Description of Duties
Required qualifications
Education
Experience
Languages
Source: https://jobs.ilo.org/job/Basrah-Project-Assistant/883265901/