Job Description:

Project Manager

Number of positions: 1

Duration: One year

Location:  Duhok Governate and Zakho

Deadline of submission: 4th December 2022

About Us:

The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organization which empowers vulnerable women and girls so that they are safe, have opportunities to learn, the tools to become financially independent and the freedom to lead change. We provide safe social spaces inside refugee camps and implement projects to help them rebuild their lives and earn a living. We run four women’s centers for the IDP, refugee and host community in Kurdistan 

Our programs are based around pillars from the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals:

·       Health & Safety

·       Education and Livelihoods

·       Peacebuilding & Human Rights

Our centers implement much-needed livelihood training, language courses, computer training, mental health support, fitness and health training, and awareness sessions and advocacy on women's rights and gender-based violence. 

We aim to provide the foundation for women to rebuild themselves, their families, and their futures. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities, listening to local needs and employing local women to implement the programs. Our fundamental belief is that women and girls are powerful drivers of change, and we provide the support they need to reach their full potential and rebuild their futures.

Job Overview

The Project Manager (PM) position is the lead role in implementation of a new child protection project. The PM will manage day to day activities of the project and will lead project team. The PM will be responsible for managing project activities, project budget and also coordinate with external stakeholders for smooth implementation of the project. She/he will represent the organization in meetings with donor, government officials and other line agencies.

Duties and responsibilities:

1: Project Management

·       Lead the design, supervision and implementation of activities in all project locations, in accordance with multiple objectives, activities and targets outlined within current donor proposals and in line with projects’ budget.

·       Ensure the proper implementation, supervision, and monitoring of the project activities (Child Protection assessments, Case Management, PSS and awareness raising) by drawing precise action plans, including setting the objectives, workplans and activity timetable in order to achieve project results.

·       Assess the effectiveness of child protection activities throughout the project, using Monitoring & Evaluation tools.

·       Propose any relevant change of strategy or implementation change if needed.

·       Organize regular meetings with the team to ensure the continuity of good practices in project implementation and coordination amongst the teams.

·       Lead the conduction of needs assessments, awareness raising and information activities.

·       Lead the initial Child Protection assessment as well as selection and registration of beneficiaries, according to set vulnerability criteria and initial assessment.

2: Human Resources

·       Oversee recruitment of the necessary staff dedicated to the project, following TLF procedures and in close collaboration with the HR department.

·       Manage a team dedicated to the project operating in both Duhok Governerate and Zakho ID. In close collaboration with the deputy project manager and other internal staff, she/he will ensure the provision of training to the project team.

·       Ensure proper follow-up of the staff under her/his supervision and coordinate with HR department for leave follow-up, salaries etc.

·       Take the lead on all performance management tasks, including but not limited to: monthly support meetings to all staff (facilitated by their line manager); performance evaluations conducted over the course of the project;

·       Take responsibility for ensuring HR procedures are known to and followed by all staff, and that any diversion from TLF HR procedures is appropriately addressed.

3: Logistics, administration and finance

·       Manage logistical and administrative issues related to the implementation of project activities.

·       Ensure that logistical, administrative and financial procedures linked to project implementation are established and alerts her/his superiors if gaps are observed in order to take relevant corrective action.

·       Ensure budget follow-up, participate actively in dedicated meetings, monitor the efficiency in the implementation of the projects (adequacy between means and resources allocated) and inform the superior in case of gap.

·       Support the logistics department for the preparation of the procurement plan and follows the procurement process according to TLF procedures.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills:

·       A minimum Bachelor degree in management, social work, psychology, international relations, community development with focus on children and/or youth or other related field of studies;

·       At least two years’ experience in a management position (with direct supervision of staff) with NGO/UN;

·       Minimum of 3 years of relevant NGOs’ experience (working in child protection, education, social or community development with focus on children) especially in emergency responses;

·       Experience in conducting child protection assessments;

·       Impeccable understanding of Project Cycle Management;

·       Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;

·       Familiarity with Humanitarian Principles, Protection Principles, and internationally recognized minimum standards in Child Protection, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child;

·       Strong understanding of the humanitarian coordination mechanisms in Iraq;

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strongly diplomatic and capable of leading on difficult mediation and negotiations;

·       Solid programmatic, organizational planning and reporting skills;

·       Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (with focus on Excel, Word and PowerPoint);

·       Very creative, proactive, positive and flexible;

·       Very high mobility required;

·       Strongly motivated by humanitarian work.

·       Languages:  Mandatory fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.

How to apply:

·       Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org  while mentioning “Project Manager“ as the subject of your email.

·       CVs and cover letters that are in the form of pictures, and screen-shots will not be accepted.

·       CVs that do not include the subject line will not be considered.

·       Due to the volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted.