WPS: Project Manager (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 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.

Job Overview

The WPS Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects aimed at promoting peace and social cohesion within communities. The PM will manage day-to-day activities of the Lotus Flower Peace Centre project in Duhok University and will lead project team. The PM will be responsible for managing project activities, project budget and also coordinating with external stakeholders for smooth implementation of the project. She will represent the organisation in meetings with donor, government officials and other line agencies.

Duties and responsibilities:

1: Project Management

·         lead the planning, coordination, and execution of projects under the three strategic pillars (Empowering Women Leaders, Knowledge Building and Sharing, and Building Networks for Sustainable Peace)

·         lead the design, supervision, and implementation of activities in Duhok Governorate, in accordance with multiple objectives, activities, and targets outlined within current donor proposals and in line with projects’ budget.

·         Set clear, achievable objectives for each programme and activity.

·         Develop timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans.

·         assesses the effectiveness of activities throughout the project using Monitoring & Evaluation tools.

·         propose any relevant change of strategy or implementation change if needed.

· organises regular meetings with the team to ensure the continuity of good practices in project implementation and coordination amongst the teams.

·         Design and oversee training programmes for Peace Sisters and Brothers, ensuring their alignment with The Lotus Flower objectives.

·         leads the initial assessment as well as selection and registration of beneficiaries, according to set vulnerability criteria and initial assessment.

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

2: Human Resources

·         S/he will be in charge of recruiting the necessary staff dedicated to the project when needed, following TLF procedures and in close collaboration with the HR department.

·         S/he manages a team dedicated to the project operating in Duhok Governate. In close collaboration with the project Coordinator 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.

3: 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 in dedicated meetings, monitors the efficiency in the implementation of the projects (adequacy between means and resources allocated), and informs the superior in case of a gap.

·         S/he supports the logistics department for the preparation of the procurement plan and follows the procurement process according to TLF procedures.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Skills

·         Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

·         Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably in peacebuilding, women’s empowerment, or community development in conflict-affected areas.

·         Strong knowledge of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) principles, gender equality frameworks, and relevant international resolutions.

·         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, Kurdish and Arabic.

How to apply:

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