Iraq: Wool Processing/Carpet Specialist

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and nongovernmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context: Under the SEZ funded project, IOM aims at establishing hand spun wool women cooperative and hand-made carpet/kilims workshop that will benefit women from the minority groups in KRI. To accomplish this, IOM is looking for a wool specialist with a previous experience in the development of carpet/kilim brand. Under general guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and Programme Manager, overall supervision of the Project Officer consultant will:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Conduct field assessment and analysis of the fleece quality available in Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI);

2. Provide technical guidance on the best available animal husbandry practices to improve the quality of the wool yarn produced in KRI;

3. Based on the identified challenges and existing sheep breeding practices, develop training to address the shortcomings; deliver the training to targeted farmers;

4. Provide technical guidance on the establishment of a small-scale and home based handspun wool-processing women cooperative, and the modern fiber processing techniques;

5. Provide technical guidance on the natural dyes used to color fiber; 6. Provide technical guidance on the establishments of the hand-made carpet/kilims workshop;

6. Establish a formal process for the carpets/kilims quality control;

7. Develop and deliver training to the project beneficiaries to increase the carpet production efficiency and the carpet’s quality;

8. Advise on the current and potential carpet/kilim markets; e.g. specialists in traditional craft buyers worldwide and in Iraq;

9. Advise on the potential carpet/kilims production levels and limitations on production increases;

10. Advise on the development of a carpet/kilim brand.

Required Qualifications and Experience

 Previous experience in conducting wool assessments, identifying best practices and improving the quality of the existing wool;

 Previous experience in the development of a carpet/kilims brand is an advantage

 Experience in carrying out interviews, focus group discussions, data collection and assessments.

 Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

 Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

 Good level of computer literacy.

 Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results Education

 University diploma in agriculture, agribusiness or related field with 7 years of experience in wool processing field, carpet making;

Languages English (Working Proficiency), Arabic is an advantage.

How to apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via a link:

http://iomiraq.net/vacancies/hand-spun-wool-processing-and-carpetkilim%E2%80%99sspecialist

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period: From: 27.07.2017 to 10.08.2017

How to apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via a link:

http://iomiraq.net/vacancies/hand-spun-wool-processing-and-carpetkilim%E2%80%99sspecialist

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.