Job Description:

Team Leader

 

Number Of positions: 1

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Mosul - Ninewa Governorate

Reporting to: Project Manager

Publishing date: 26th May 2025

Deadline of submission: 10th June 2025

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 Team Leader will be responsible for ensuring high-quality implementation and technical oversight of all Livelihoods and PSS components of the Ninewa project. This includes ensuring that activities are aligned with project targets, across income-generating activities, engaging female youth and children in psychosocial support interventions, and integrate youth and children in self-care and emotional well-being activities. The Team Leader will also maintain strong working relationships with persons of concern, relevant stakeholders, and humanitarian actors to support coordinated and effective project implementation.

 

 

Duties and responsibilities:

Psychosocial Support for Children and Youth

·         Supervise community mobilizers in verification and registration processes.

·         Track youth and children participation in PSS/self-care sessions.

·         Coordinate and supervise the work of PSS facilitators.

·         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 to coordinate and maximize efficiency of PSS activities.

·         Establish monitoring and evaluation systems to assess the impact of psychosocial support interventions.

·         Generate regular progress reports, compile data, and analyze outcomes to inform program improvements.

 

 

Income-Generating Opportunities:

·         Supervise registration and profiling of cash-for-work beneficiaries, ensuring gender balance using TLF assessment tools and criteria.

·         Ensure accurate implementation and participation (no child labor; inclusive of girls).

·         Monitor cash-for-work activities and livelihood trainings.

·         Support online marketing and business linkage interventions.

·         Coordinate and supervise the work of Livelihoods facilitators.

 

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

·         Ensure data is collected and reported on regular basis (attendance sheet, evaluation reports, activity impact).

·         Submit regular progress reports to the Project Manager.

 

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.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

·         Bachelor or diploma degree in the related field.

·         Minimum 2 years’ experience working in Psychosocial Support and livelihood program.

·         Prior experience with donor reporting.

·         have knowledge of Project Management and Budget Management.

·         Good level of technical planning and implementation.

·         Strong organizational and team leadership skills.

·         Proficiency level of written and spoken Arabic, English, and Kurdish is an asset.

·         Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes.

·         Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience using digital data collection tools is desirable. Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience using digital data collection tools is desirable.

 

How to apply:

  • Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org while ,entioning “Team Leader- Ninewa “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.