Job Description
Community Mobilizer (Domiz-1 Refugee Camp Resident)
Number of Positions: 1
Duration: 8 Months (Subject to Donor approval)
Location: Domiz-1 Camp
Publishing date:12th April 2026
Reporting to: Project Manager
Deadline of submission: 18th April 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
Conduct awareness-raising sessions on gender-based violence (GBV), protection, and other relevant topics as identified by the NGO’s management.
Mobilize community members through proactive engagement in the field, including home-to-home visits and presence in community spaces.
Act as the primary focal point between the NGO and community members, facilitating clear and timely communication in both directions.
Coordinate with other service providers and stakeholders to ensure timely and appropriate referrals and follow-ups.
Collect informed consent from beneficiaries and ensure all required documentation, including integrated attendance sheets and beneficiary lists, is completed accurately.
Serve as the NGO's representative within their assigned camp or community, monitoring changes, needs, and emerging issues.
Attend and actively participate in monthly camp management meetings, providing updates on NGO activities and conveying relevant information back to the project management team.
Facilitate referrals to psychologists, PSS facilitators, or other specialized staff based on beneficiaries’ needs and ensure smooth handover of cases.
Support awareness and outreach efforts by informing the community about ongoing services, sessions, and activities conducted at the center.
Assist in the identification and recruitment of participants for project-related activities and ensure inclusive participation from vulnerable groups.
Support documentation of the mental health 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 groups sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
Basic education or adequate equivalent work/life experience
Experience with community development.
Ability to conduct outreach at the community level.
Strong understanding of the situation of the refugees within the community (women and girls).
Knowledge of the local language; English and Arabic language skill is an advantage.
Good computer skills (MS Office, including familiarity with internet).
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 “Community Mobilizer “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.