Technical Officer - Banking sector

The Technical Officer will support the implementation of a project promoting SMEs in Iraq by enhancing access to finance through capacity building of financial institutions, compliance assessments, and technical assistance. The role involves coordination with partners, preparation of reports, and delivery of training related to banking compliance and SME financing. Responsibilities Assist the Chief Technical Advisor in implementing project components related to SME access to finance, focusing on Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs). Build capacity of PFIs in developing SME-specific products, SOPs, and training their staff. Provide technical support and advice to national implementing partners, project partners, and consultants. Develop detailed action plans for access to finance and entrepreneurship components in collaboration with national partners. Identify potential national project partners, lead negotiations, capacity building, and establish cooperation agreements. Conduct compliance and AML/CFT assessments of PFIs covering governance, compliance function, KYC/CDD, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring. Verify PFIs’ adherence to Central Bank of Iraq regulations, international sanctions regimes, and donor requirements; follow up on corrective actions. Support ICBG and PFIs in developing and updating compliance, AML/CFT, and sanctions policies, SOPs, and monitoring tools. Prepare and submit technical, progress, mission, and financial reports for donors and partners. Coordinate entrepreneurship development activities and maintain liaison with stakeholders and financial institutions. Draft and provide technical input for policy briefs, reports, publications, and knowledge products; contribute to dissemination. Synthesize and share good practices and lessons learned, considering complementarities with other ILO technical areas. Prepare training and learning materials on banking compliance, AML/CFT, and sanctions; deliver training using innovative methods and digital technologies. Participate in national, regional, international, and UN inter-agency working groups and forums to promote ILO approaches and discuss joint initiatives. Organize and facilitate meetings and events related to access to finance and entrepreneurship, including agenda setting, participant identification, preparation of materials, presentations, and reporting. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Advanced level university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, development studies or other relevant fields. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in one of the afore-mentioned field(s) or other relevant field with an additional two years of relevant experience, in addition to the experience stated below, will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. At least five years of relevant professional experience at the national and/or international level, including significant experience