Job Description:

WPS-Project Coordinator(Female)

Number Of positions: 1

Duration: 1 Year

Location:  Duhok Governorate

Publishing date: 7th Nov 2024

Deadline of submission: 25th Nov 2024

 

About Us

The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organisation which empowers vulnerable women and girls so that they are safe, have opportunities to learn, the tools to become financially independent and have 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 centres for the IDP, refugee and host community in Kurdistan 

Our programmes are based around pillars from the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals:

·         Health & Safety

·         Education and Livelihoods

·         Peacebuilding & Human Rights

·         Climate Change

Our centres implement much-needed livelihood training, language courses, computer training, mental health support, fitness and health training, 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 hearts of communities, listening to local needs and employing local women to implement the programmes. 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.

 

 

Project coordinator:

·         The Project Coordinator will support the implementation of the Lotus Flower Peace Centre's initiatives; this role involves coordinating programme activities, ensuring effective communication, and providing logistical and administrative support to ensure that project milestones are achieved on time and within budget.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1: Coordination and Management

  • Assist the Project Manager in planning and executing project activities aligned with each of the strategic pillars.

  • Coordinate closely with government partners and other acting agencies who will be part of the project.

  • Coordinate the training sessions for Peace Sisters and Peace Brothers.

  • Support community-led initiatives, including those that promote Resolution 1325 Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) principles.

  • Ensure that all activities adhere to the organisation’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.

  • Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, including civil society organisations, government representatives, and community members.

  • Assist in the dissemination of research findings and advocacy materials to stakeholders and partners.

  • Help build relationships with local partners, international organisations, and donors to enhance programme impact and visibility.

  • Coordinate with the M&E team to ensure timely collection of data .

  • Track project progress against key indicators and provide regular updates to the Project Manager.

  • Assist with data analysis and documentation of programme outcomes for internal reporting and knowledge sharing with partner.

  • Maintain organised records of project documentation, including reports, training materials, and participant feedback.

  • Undertake any other task assigned to him by the direct supervisor.

2: Administrative and Logistical Support

  • Work closely with the PM to make sure that logistical, administrative and financial procedures linked to program implementation are followed.

  • Organise meetings, training sessions, and workshops, including booking venues, arranging transportation, and managing participant lists.

  • Prepare and process documents, reports, and presentations as needed.

  • Oversee procurement for project materials and ensure financial compliance with organisational policies.

  • Collect weekly the logistic needs and prepare the PRs when requested.

  • Participate in logistic plan: team needs, managing field expenses, inventories, etc

 

 

3: Financial and Budgetary Oversight

  • Support the Project Manager in budget tracking and financial reporting, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.

  • Coordinate with the finance team to track expenses, ensure proper documentation, and prepare financial reports for funders.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Skills

·         Bachelor’s degree in Peace Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field.

·         At least 4 years of relevant experience in project coordination, ideally in peacebuilding, women’s empowerment, or community development.

·         Strong understanding of Women, Peace, and Security Resolution WPS1325.

·         Impeccable understanding of Project Cycle Management;

·         Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;

·         Strong understanding of the humanitarian coordination mechanisms in Iraq;

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strongly diplomatic, and capable of leading difficult mediation and negotiations.

·         Solid programmatic, organisational planning, and reporting skills.

·         Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (with a focus on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

·         Very creative, proactive, positive and flexible.

·         Very high mobility required.

· Strongly motivated by humanitarian work.

·         Languages: Mandatory: Fluency in written and spoken English, Kurdish and Arabic.

 How to apply:

·         Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org  while mentioning “WPS Project Coordinator “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.