Job Description: Team Leader - DUHOK

Number of positions: 1

Duration: 6 months

Location: Duhok Governorate

Reporting to: Project Manager

Deadline of submission: 29th Oct 2023

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 & Livelihoods

·       Peacebuilding & Human Rights

·       Climate Change

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 team leader will ensure the quality of the implementation and follow up of all technical aspects of our Women and Youth resilience and Socio-Economic development project activities. The role will require the development and maintenance of good relations with the persons of concern, relevant stakeholders and other humanitarian actors, and supporting adequate implementation and coordination of the project. 

Duties and responsibilities:

Distribution and Monitoring:

·       Supervising the community mobilizers in verification and registration processes.

·       Supervise the registration and profiling of Cash for Work beneficiaries, mainstream and encourage the equal participation of women in Cash for Work teams through TLF assessment tools and selection criteria.

·       Regularly monitor labour activities to check and ensure they are conducted as agreed in the plan for management and development, and document/track findings.

·       Ensure no children are included in Cash for Work activities.

·       Ensure attendance sheets are completed accurately by all beneficiaries.

·       Assist the Management Team with all internal and external reporting requirements.

·       Work collaboratively with all members of the Project Team in order to coordinate and maximize efficiency of the project activities.

·       Establish monitoring and evaluation systems to assess the impact of Cash for Work interventions and socio-economic activities.

·       Generate regular progress reports, compile data, and analyze outcomes to inform project adjustments and improvements.

Team Leadership and Coordination:

·       Supervise and provide guidance to project staff, ensuring efficient allocation of responsibilities and effective teamwork.

·       Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members, promoting a supportive and productive work environment.

·       Prepare project plan and obtain project manager approval of the project plan.

·       Ensure that all team members understand their roles and accept their responsibilities.

Implementation Oversight:

·       Monitor the execution of project activities, ensuring they are carried out according to established plans and timelines.

·       Provide direction and guidance to team members to address any challenges and ensure smooth implementation.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

·       Ensure that all project activities adhere to ethical standards, legal requirements, and industry best practices related to socio-economic development.

·       Advocacy and Outreach.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills:

·       Bachelor or diploma degree in the related field.

·       Must have at least 1-2 year experience working in GBV and livelihoods program.

·       Must have previous experience in donor reporting.

·       Knowledge of Project Management and Budget Management.

·       Good level of technical planning and implementation.

·       Good level of written and spoken Kurdish, English and Arabic.

·       Strong organizational skills as well as attention to detail.

How to apply:

·       Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org while mentioning “Team Leader - Duhok” 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.

·       Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

·       Applications past the expiration date of the advertisement will not be considered.