Job ID: 314297

Project Assistant

Tearfund

Location: Basra or Muthanna, Iraq

Apply by: 10 Sep 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement

Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer

Tearfund is seeking a motivated Project Assistant to support the implementation of its Iraq programme within a consortium project. In coordination with the Programme Quality Director and Project Coordinator, the role supports the implementation of Tearfund's project and liaison with consortium partners to ensure timely delivery, effective monitoring, and compliance with Tearfund Quality Standards in support of the Iraq Strategy. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the Iraq programme by supporting project coordination, partner engagement, compliance, and monitoring activities. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Development Studies, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Economics, Business); experience in an administrative, office support, or project support role; strong organizational skills; proficiency in Google Workspace and MS Office; excellent written and verbal communication in Arabic and English; and ability to work in a team and meet deadlines. Preferred: up to 2 years of experience in project support, coordination, or humanitarian/development work; experience with reporting, coordination, or stakeholder engagement; exposure to budgeting/reporting; and prior experience with an international humanitarian organization. This role is based in Basra or Muthanna, Iraq. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Iraq. Frequent travel within Federal Iraq is required, with at least 50% travel to field and project sites in Muthanna. National candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Recruitment includes safeguarding-related checks and a Watchlist database screening as a counter-terror measure.

Closing date: 10 September 2026

Closing date: 2026-09-10

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the Tearfund careers portal.
https://jobs.tearfund.org/jobs/vacancy/project-assistant--south-iraq-3270/3296/description/action/apply/