WPS: Project Manager (Female)
Number of positions: 1
Duration: 6 months
Location: Duhok Governorate
Publishing date: 1st Nov 2025
Deadline of submission: 7th Nov 2025
About Us
The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organization 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
Education and Livelihoods
Peacebuilding & Human Rights
Climate Change
We aim to provide the 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 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
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.