mselect is hiring a Project Assistant for a consultancy client in Erbil. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Fluency in English, Kurdish and Arabic is a must.
Job Summary
We are looking for an effective translator, communicator and problem solver to join our client's team as a Project Assistant. The Project Assistant will support the team members and Management, to monitor and evaluate projects and programmes to ensure successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Skills:
- Translation: confident with verbal and written translation between English, Kurdish and Arabic
- Communication: confident interacting with key stakeholders and contributing to team discussions
- Research and Reporting Writing: experience conducting research and preparing summaries and analysis
- Intellectual Curiosity: the ability to look beyond the obvious and question the status quo
Desirable Skills:
- Experience, in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
- Experience working with projects and programmes
- A basic understanding of data analysis
- Knowledge of the way in which the Government operates in Kurdistan
- Fluency in English, Kurdish and Arabic is a must
You will need to show
Integrity:
- We are looking for someone who will inspire the trust of those they deal with - both within our team and with the client
Curiosity:
- We are looking for people who are capable of independent thought and initiative and are not shy in asking questions or for guidance and are keen to learn
Clear communication:
- Sound teamwork and successful client work follow on from clear communication
High quality standards:
- We are seeking candidates with good standards of personal output and translation skills
IT skills:
- Fluency in MS Excel and Google Suite applications would be advantageous
What will we offer:
- Unique, varied and fascinating experience helping governments from around the world
- Rapid development through a mix of informal teaching and coaching
- A friendly and lively office environment with people of all ages
The profile we are looking for:
- You need to hold at least a Bachelor’s level degree
- Prior experience working with government authorities is desirable
- Comfortable working with numbers and large datasets
- You need to be thoughtful and articulate; to have ideas of your own and the ability to apply them to our work
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process