Project Manager / Assessment Researcher
Quick answer
Development Gateway is hiring a mid-level Project Manager / Assessment Researcher in Baghdad, Iraq, to manage the Iraq Higher Education AI Workforce Readiness Program, with a compensation range of $42,000-$45,000.
- Role
- Project Manager / Assessment Researcher
- Organization
- Development Gateway
- Location
- Baghdad, Iraq
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $42,000-$45,000
- Category
- Other
The role
The Project Manager / Assessment Researcher will serve as the senior in-country lead for Development Gateway (DG) on the Iraq Higher Education AI Workforce Readiness Program, a 12-month program implemented with IREX in coordination with institutional partners in Iraq. Based in Baghdad, the Project Manager will manage delivery of Development Gateway's workstreams while leading the research that establishes a baseline of AI readiness across Iraqi higher education institutions (HEIs).
What you'll do
- Lead day-to-day management of DG's activities under the program in Iraq
- Develop, maintain, and update work plans, MEL plan, activity trackers, and budgets
- Lead the AI ecosystem mapping and rapid diagnostic of priority government institutions, private sector partners, and universities
- Conduct interviews and analyze data to produce a baseline report and factsheets
- Guide the development and validation of AI readiness roadmaps for selected universities
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, education, information systems, a STEM field, or a related discipline
- 7+ years of experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Demonstrable experience building strategic relationships with government stakeholders in Iraq
- Experience designing and conducting applied research and assessments
- Professional fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English
- Experience with U.S. Government-funded awards and with consortium-based programs
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Baghdad, Iraq, and is an in-office position.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $42,000-$45,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years of experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, and fluency in Arabic and English.
How do I apply?
Apply online at https://development-gateway.breezy.hr/p/e89c7794f580.
When are interviews expected to begin?
Interviews are expected to begin in early November.
How to apply
Apply directly on Development Gateway's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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