Logistics Coordinator, World Bank/TAEDI, Iraq Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Iraq (Job ID 49975)

Description

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

The Government of Iraq (GOI) has embarked on an ambitious path to improve the education sector andlearning through the launch of the Iraq National Education Strategy 2022-2031 (INES) 2023. The Strategy calls for a gradual increase in government budget allocation to the education sector and recognizes education as a key driver of human capital development and imperative for sustainable economic growth, shared welfare, and productivity. To support the GOI, the World Bank launched a “Technical Assistance to Education Development in Iraq” (TAEDI) focused on key education sector strategies, policies, and analytics. The TAEDI supports GOI to implement the INES and build capacity across the GOI to promote education and learning outcomes. Activities include building management capacity for effective INES implementation, monitoring and reporting on key INES implementation activities, knowledge sharing, and providing guidance on effective communication tools for education strategies, leveraging the World Bank's global experience, successes and best practices, and providing guidance on effective communication tools for education strategies.

The firm will be expected to support the Task Team to: (i) conduct a needs assessment to identify capacity gaps within the INES Committee, sub-committees and relevant staff in line ministries responsible for implementation of the INES, (ii) use the findings of the needs assessment to co-develop a capacity-building plan with and for the INES committee. The plan should include sessions to help stakeholders to establish a clear theory of change for education interventions, activities and associated indicators, data collection protocols, and monitoring and evaluation guidelines and protocols for the INES implementation, including of sub-sectoral implementation plans. The firm will also be expected to support the Task Team in its efforts to develop the capacity of the INES Committee and other key stakeholders on (iii) impactful report writing (across functions) on achievements of individual activities, projects and indicators, for technical and non-technical audiences; (iv) producing a high-level guidance note for the GOI on “how to develop” sub-sectoral implementation plans; and (v) development of an effective internal and external communications strategy for both the INES committee and line ministries for effective and impactful communication around implementation of the INES to a wide variety of stakeholders; (vi) development of key communications outputs and tools improving internal and external communication for the effective dissemination of the INES.  

**Please note: Only Iraqi citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Operations/Logistics Coordinator will provide logistical, procurement, and administrative support for a six-month World Bank-funded technical assistance project supporting Iraq's National Education Strategy. This role will coordinate travel, venue bookings, event logistics, and vendor engagement to ensure smooth implementation of all in-country activities, including workshops, stakeholder consultations, and dissemination events. The coordinator will work closely with the technical team to support scheduling, material preparation, and day-to-day operations across all workstreams. This is a short-term consultancy with an expected level of effort of up to 20-25 days between June and December 2025.

Responsibilities:

·         Provide operational, logistical, and security support to the project team.

·         Support procurement-related tasks, including coordination with vendors, printing materials, and processing reimbursables.

·         Provide support for travel needs, including booking hotels, arranging transportation, and securing travel visas as necessary.

·         Coordinate logistics and scheduling for capacity-building workshops, stakeholder consultations, and internal/external communications activities.

·         Support documentation of meetings, workshops, and events, including drafting minutes, reports, and summaries.

·         Ensure high-quality recordkeeping, version control, and submission of all deliverables.

·         Facilitate translation, interpretation, or Arabic-English language support for materials or meetings, where applicable.

·         Maintain updated contact lists, stakeholder directories, and event calendars.

·         Provide administrative and operational support to the Team Leader and project team as needed.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, International Development, Education, Communications, or a related field.

·         Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in coordination, project management, or administration within development programs or government projects.

·         Experience supporting international organizations, donor-funded initiatives, or public sector institutions preferred.

·         Experience organizing workshops preferred.

·         Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with keen attention to detail.

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including cross-cultural sensitivity.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with project management tools is a plus.

·         Fluency in Arabic and working proficiency in English required.

·         Experience working in Iraq required.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please email MSI.Dept.HRRecruiting@tetratechinc.onmicrosoft.com with “Reasonable Accommodations” in the title. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

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

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