Job Description

WBI- Activity Facilitator

Number of Positions: 1 (Sinjar District resident)

Duration: 5 months

Location: Sinjar District

Reporting to: Team Leader

Publishing date:27th  Aug 2025

Deadline of submission: 6th Sep 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 WBI Activity Facilitator will support the implementation of activities that empower women entrepreneurs through training, mentoring, and business development support. The facilitator will work directly with beneficiaries, assist in organizing sessions, provide guidance on business skills, and ensure smooth execution of the incubator’s daily activities.

 

Responsibilities:

Activity Facilitation & Support

  • Assist in organizing and facilitating entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and business skills training sessions for women entrepreneurs.

  • Provide one-on-one support to participants in developing business plans and improving business operations.

  • Help beneficiaries access resources, markets, and networking opportunities.

  • Ensure activities are inclusive, participatory, and culturally sensitive.

Monitoring & Reporting

  • Collect and maintain data on participant attendance, progress, and performance.

  • Report challenges, achievements, and lessons learned to the WBI Project Officer.

  • Document success stories and case studies for internal and donor reporting.

Community Engagement & Coordination

  • Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders to support project activities.

  • Encourage women’s active participation and engagement in business incubator programs.

  • Assist in organizing networking events, workshops, and mentoring sessions.

 

Administrative Support

  • Support logistical arrangements for training sessions, workshops, and other project activities.

  • Assist in preparation of training materials, manuals, and other resources.

 

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

  • Minimum 1–2 years of experience in community-based projects, women’s empowerment programs, or business support initiatives.

  • Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

  • Knowledge of entrepreneurship, small business management, and women’s economic empowerment is an asset.

  • Ability to work effectively with women from diverse backgrounds.

  • Basic reporting, documentation, and computer skills (MS Office).

  • Fluency in [local language]; English is an asset.

 

Core Competencies:

  • Commitment to women’s empowerment and gender equality.

  • Strong facilitation and mentoring skills.

  • Team player with ability to work under supervision.

  • Problem-solving and adaptability in dynamic project environments.

 

 

Qualifications & Experience:

·        Bachelor or diploma degree in the related field.

·        Minimum of 1 year of experience in livelihood and 2 years in humanitarian work.

·        Experience in registration and verification processes.

·        Strong facilitation skills for training and capacity-building sessions.

·        Experience in coordination with various stakeholders.

·        Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes.

·        Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·        Ability to work independently and in a team.

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

·        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 mentioning “WBI-Activity Facilitator“ as the subject of your email.

  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • 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.

  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Applications past the expiration date of the advertisement will not be considered.