Market Systems Development Specialist - Ninewa
Quick answer
World Vision International is hiring an in-office Market Systems Development Specialist in Ninewa, Iraq, to lead economic development and market linkage interventions.
- Role
- Market Systems Development Specialist - Ninewa
- Organization
- World Vision International
- Location
- Ninewa-Mosul, Iraq
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
World Vision International is seeking a Market Systems Development Specialist for their 'Sustainable and Resilient Future – Ninewa' project in Iraq. The role involves designing and implementing inclusive market systems interventions to strengthen linkages between smallholder producers, private sector actors, and financial institutions. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, facilitate value chain development, and build the capacity of project partners to enhance economic resilience. The position requires frequent travel within the Ninewa Governorate and close collaboration with government and non-government stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Lead the design and implementation of inclusive market systems interventions.
- Map and connect smallholder producers and saving groups to key market players.
- Develop training materials for agricultural and non-agricultural enterprise management.
- Monitor project performance using innovative data collection tools and techniques.
- Build strategic partnerships with financial institutions, government bodies, and private sector actors.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Rural Development, Entrepreneurship, or Business (or Bachelor’s with 7+ years of experience).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in economic development or Market System development projects.
- Fluency in both Arabic and English (spoken and written).
- Deep knowledge of the Iraq resilience and livelihood programming context.
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver Training of Trainers (ToT) programs.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this position is based in Ninewa-Mosul, Iraq, and requires frequent travel to rural and field locations up to 80% of the time.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the primary educational requirements?
A Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Rural Development, Entrepreneurship, or Business is required, though a Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience may be considered.
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not provide a specific deadline or external application link, but it specifies that the role is restricted to local applicants.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Vision International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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