Job Description

CFW-Team Leader

 

Number of positions: 1 (Akre resident)

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Duhok Governorate (Akre District)

Reporting to: Project Manager

Publishing date: 26th  Aug 2025

Deadline of submission: 6th  Sep 2025

 

 

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 the 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.

 

Job overview:

The Cash-for-Work (CFW) Team Leader will be responsible for supervising field-level implementation of CFW activities. This includes overseeing field officers and workers, coordinating with community leaders, ensuring adherence to project guidelines, and reporting progress to the Project Manager. The Team Leader will play a key role in ensuring smooth operations, quality outputs, and effective beneficiary engagement.

Duties and responsibilities:

Distribution and Monitoring:

·        Supervising the community mobilizers, in  verification, 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 labors activities to check and ensuring all labors are implementing assigned activities and task as per agreed in the prior set plan 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.

·        Assure 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.

 

Core Competencies:

·        Commitment to humanitarian values and safeguarding principles.

·        Team player with strong facilitation and community mobilization skills.

·        Ability to work under supervision and meet deadlines.

·        Flexibility and adaptability to changing project needs.

 

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Skills

·        Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

·        Experience in Cash-for-Work, livelihoods, or community-based projects is an asset.

·        Must have previous experience in donor reporting.

·         have 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 “CFW-Team Leader “as the subject of your email.

  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • 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.