Job Description:
Project Manager ( Urgent Hire )
Number of positions: 1
Duration: 6 months
Location: Duhok and Ninewa Governorate
Reporting to: Regional Director
Publishing date: 18 May 2026
Deadline of submission: 30th May 2026
About Us
The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organisation 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.
Job overview:
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing Lotus Flower’s MHPSS and Livelihood interventions in Musil. The role ensures effective project delivery, donor compliance, team management, and achievement of project objectives that improve community wellbeing and livelihoods.
Duties and responsibilities:
● Lead the design, planning, supervision, and implementation of project activities across all project locations in line with donor proposals, project objectives, targets, and approved budgets.
● Develop detailed work plans, implementation strategies, activity schedules, and budgets to ensure the timely and effective delivery of project activities.
● Oversee and monitor project activities, including assessments, awareness campaigns, , community initiatives, climate change interventions, psychosocial support (PSS), and livelihood programs.
● Ensure all project activities are implemented in compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, protection principles, and safeguarding standards.
● Conduct and supervise needs assessments, beneficiary selection, registration processes, awareness-raising sessions, and information dissemination activities according to approved vulnerability criteria.
● Monitor project progress using Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) tools and recommend adjustments to implementation strategies when necessary to improve project effectiveness and impact.
● Lead and coordinate psychosocial support activities for targeted beneficiaries while ensuring quality service delivery in collaboration with technical staff and partners.
● Design and support income generation and livelihood initiatives for vulnerable groups, including identifying market opportunities, sustainable livelihood options, skills development activities, vocational training, and small business support.
● Organize and facilitate regular team meetings to ensure effective coordination, communication, and the continuation of good practices in project implementation.
● Prepare monthly project plans, progress reports, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
● Perform any other duties assigned by the Regional Director of The Lotus Flower.
Coordination & Stakeholder Management
● Coordinate and work closely with TLF partner on a daily basis to ensure a professional and smooth implementation of project interventions.
● Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, NGOs, and donors.
● Represent the organization in coordination meetings and working groups.
● Strengthen partnerships to enhance project impact.
Team Management
● Supervise project staff and provide technical guidance.
● Conduct performance monitoring and capacity building of team members.
Human Resources
● S/he will be in charge of recruiting the necessary staff dedicated to the project, following TLF procedures and in close collaboration with the HR department.
● S/he manages a team dedicated to the project operating in Duhok and Musil . In close collaboration with the project team leaders and other internal staff, s/he ensures the provision of trainings to the project team.
● S/he ensures a proper follow-up of the staff under her/his supervision and coordinates with the HR department for leaves follow-up, salary, etc.
● S/he takes the lead on all performance management tasks, including but not limited to: monthly support meetings to all staff (facilitated by their line manager); performance evaluations conducted over the course of the project;
● S/he takes responsibility for ensuring HR procedures are known to and followed by all staff, and that any diversion from TLF HR procedures is appropriately addressed.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
● Ensure proper tracking of project indicators and outcomes.
● Prepare regular narrative and financial reports for donors and management.
● Support monitoring visits and evaluations.
● Work closely with TLF MEAL team to ensure all monitoring and evaluation activities are conducted in accordance with TLF SoPs and donor guidelines.
Logistics, administration and finance
● S/he manages logistical and administrative issues related to the implementation of project activities.
● S/he makes sure that logistical, administrative and financial procedures linked to project implementation are established and alerts her/his superiors if gaps are observed in order to take relevant corrective action.
● S/he ensures budget follow-up, participates actively to dedicated meetings, monitors the efficiency in the implementation of the projects (adequacy between means and resources allocated) and informs the superior in case of gap.
● S/he supports the logistics department for the preparation of the procurement plan and follows the procurement process according to TLF procedures and donor requirements .
Compliance & Accountability
● Ensure adherence to organizational policies, donor regulations, and safeguarding standards.
● Promote accountability and transparency in all project activities.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
Skills
● A minimum Bachelor degree in management, social work, Economics, international relations, community development or other related field of studies.
● At least four years’ experience in a management position (with direct supervision of staff) with NGO/UN.
● Minimum of 4 years of relevant NGOs’ experience (managing PSS, livelihoods, or community development programs) .
● 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 on difficult mediation and negotiations.
● Solid programmatic, organizational planning and reporting skills.
● Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (with 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 and Arabic.
Core Competencies:
● Results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
● Commitment to humanitarian principles and safeguarding.
● Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
● Strong team leadership and community mobilization skills.
● Strong communication skills with project team and TLF partners.
How to apply:
● Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org while mentioning “Project Manager“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.