Job Description

Community Mobilizer

Number Of positions: 2

Position Location: Mosul – Nineveh Governorate

Reporting lines/line management: Livelihood Officer

Publishing date: 11th Dec 2025

Deadline for submission: 25th Dec 2025

Duration: 3 months

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 Community Mobilizer will play a vital role in supporting community outreach, awareness-raising, and engagement activities under The Lotus Flower. The mobilizers will assist in organizing and facilitating community awareness sessions, male engagement discussions, door-to-door visits, and community dialogues to encourage participation, promote understanding of women’s economic roles, and strengthen support within households and neighborhoods. They will also coordinate closely with project staff and community representatives to ensure that awareness activities are inclusive, well-attended, and responsive to local needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct door-to-door visits to inform households about project activities, encourage participation, and identify interested participants.

  • Support the organization and facilitation of community awareness sessions on topics such as women’s economic participation, gender equality, and stress management.

  • Mobilize community members — including male household members — to participate in awareness sessions and dialogues.

  • Assist in organizing one community dialogue event promoting cooperation and shared responsibility within families and communities.

  • Support in preparing and distributing awareness materials, invitations, and information leaflets.

  • Coordinate with the Legal Advisor to support legal awareness sessions and share participant feedback.

  • Collect pre- and post-session attendance and feedback to assess knowledge improvement among participants.

  • Work with the project team to ensure community concerns or protection issues are reported and addressed appropriately.

  • Provide short weekly updates on outreach progress, including the number of visits and sessions conducted.

Personal Competencies: 

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Good understanding of community dynamics in Mosul and surrounding areas.

  • Ability to build trust and engage respectfully with diverse community members, including men and women.

  • Enthusiastic, reliable, and proactive approach to community work.

  • Team spirit and willingness to coordinate with multidisciplinary staff.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

  • High school diploma or bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Community Development, or related field.

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in community mobilization, awareness, or humanitarian outreach (NGO experience preferred).

  • Experience facilitating or assisting awareness sessions, especially on social or protection topics.

  • Basic reporting and data collection skills.

  • Fluency in Arabic (required); Kurdish or English is an asset.

  • Strong commitment to gender equality, inclusion, and respect for diversity.

 

Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with TLF policies and protocols of confidentiality, non-discrimination, consent, respect and safety.

  • Ensure that beneficiaries are duly informed on the Complaint Mechanism and can give their feedback on TLF structured PSS activities.

  • Ensure that the CoC and the child safeguarding policy is respected and promoted amongst the team.

  • Strict confidentiality, respect for human dignity, and ethical professional conduct are mandatory components of this role.

 How to apply:

  • Please send your updated CV with a picture of your vehicle and driving License to  careers@thelotusflower.org while mentioning “Community Mobilizer - Mosul ” as the subject of your email.

  • CVs and that are in the form of pictures, and screenshots 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.