Job Description
Art Teacher
Number of Positions: 1
Duration: 3 Months
Location: Duhok governorate and Zakho independent Administration
Publishing date:25th March 2026
Reporting to: Project Manager
Deadline of submission: 31st March 2026
About Us
The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organization which is legally registered in the Federal Government of Baghdad and KRI. The Lotus Flower programs empower vulnerable women, girls and other community members 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 & IDP camps and implement projects to help them rebuild their lives and earn a living. We run multiple women’s and children centers for the IDP, refugee and host community in Iraq and have mobile teams in areas where static centers are not feasible.
The Lotus Flower services work to fill resource gaps by providing community-responsive programming which changes over time in response to feedback but revolves around 6 pillars from the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals:
Health & Safety (including MHPSS)
Education and Livelihoods
Peacebuilding & Human Rights
Climate Change
We aim to provide a foundation for women, girls, and other needed community members 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 communities to implement the programs.
Our main 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. We strive for a world where they are safe from violence, free to access education, and are empowered to participate in their communities to drive social and economic change from within. We are investing in the future of women and girls because they play a vital role in resurrecting and strengthening communities. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities. To ensure we meet their needs, we listen to the local community and employ local women to implement the programs.
The Lotus Flower has been widely recognized for its impactful and innovative work in advancing women's rights, economic empowerment, and justice for survivors. In 2021, the organization was honored with the CARE International Partnership Award, a prestigious recognition granted every four years to celebrate the professionalism and commitment of CARE’s global partners. Further affirming its dedication to women’s economic independence, The Lotus Flower received the IValues Award from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation under the “Economy and Jobs” category for the success and significance of its Women’s Business Incubation project. The organization also gained international acclaim through the PILnet Global Partnership Award for its groundbreaking initiative “Accountability for Yazidi Survivors of Atrocities by Da’esh,” which was recognized as one of the best cross-sectoral pro bono legal collaborations worldwide. Additionally, The Lotus Flower was a proud recipient of the UNHCR Innovation Award in 2022, further highlighting its commitment to delivering creative, impactful solutions for vulnerable communities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of the art therapy curriculum
Adapt the curriculum to meet the specific needs of different age groups, particularly youth and women with chronic illnesses.
Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space where participants can explore and express themselves through art.
Deliver structured art therapy sessions, clearly distinguishing therapeutic practice from general art instruction.
Introduce and explain the concept and value of art therapy to beneficiaries, staff, and community stakeholders to enhance understanding and participation.
Identify, recruit, and organize participants for group and individual art therapy sessions.
Conduct pre- and post-session assessments and ensure accurate data entry for impact measurement.
Stay informed about the latest developments, techniques, and best practices in the field of art therapy and integrate them into session planning and curriculum.
Support conduction of awareness-raising sessions on mental health and psychosocial support and other relevant topics.
Participate in awareness-raising events and activities such as World Mental Health Day, World Suicide Prevention Day, and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, and other relevant events.
Organize and deliver occasional art therapy workshops or community initiatives as needed.
Manage administrative and documentation tasks, including daily attendance records, photo consent forms, and other required reporting documents.
Support documentation of the mental health and livelihood activities through compilation, organization, archive of documents, production of weekly and monthly reports including statistic, kobo data insertion, and use of tracker to reflect individual and group sessions.
Conduct field visits (home-to-home) to identify new participants for project activities.
Support the livelihood activities in the project, such as case referrals, document verification and collection, field visits, other related tasks as needed.
Coordinate and liaison with urban and camp-based service providers and stakeholders to contribute to the dissemination of information on the project and enhance referral mechanism.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, psychology, or sociology.
Solid working knowledge of the concepts, activities and techniques related to teaching art at the required level, particularly within MHPSS and humanitarian context.
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), protection, community-based programs, or case management. Experience in group facilitation, training, and counseling is an advantage.
Strong foundation in facilitation and management of classroom and group sessions, with ability to create safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.
Knowledge of the NGO policies and procedures relevant to the tasks and responsibilities of the position.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work closely with the MHPSS team, including psychologists, community mobilizers, and outreach volunteers.
Fluency in local languages is required, and knowledge of English is desirable.
Demonstrated flexibility, resilience, and willingness to work in challenging environments, including remote or unstable settings.
Possess an ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
Proficiency with MS Office software required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Key Competencies
Team work and collaboration
Results orientation
Accountability
Analytical thinking
Innovation and creativity
Communication skills
Planning and organizing
Patience and stress tolerance
Change capability and adaptability
Managing resources
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org while mentioning “Art Teacher” 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.