Community Development and Service Delivery Department Manager (Re-advertisement)
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Role Summary
Join SEED as the Community Development and Service Delivery Manager in Erbil, Iraq, leading initiatives for social protection and community empowerment.
About the Organisation
- Represent the organization in local and high-level coordination forums, donor meetings, and partnerships related to MHPSS, GBV, and community development.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government agencies, UN bodies, NGOs, and community stakeholders.
- Advocate for inclusive, survivor-centered, and community-based approaches in policy and program discussions.
- Identify and manage strategic partnerships with local and international organizations, and key government interlocutors, including any sub-grantees delivering services.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Gender Studies, International Development, Public Health or related field.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in managing teams and building staff capacity through training, coaching, and supervision.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in protection and MHPSS service delivery, psychosocial support group interventions, community development and engagement, GBV prevention, social behavioral change, and peacebuilding in humanitarian or development settings.
- Strong technical knowledge of gender equality, women and girls empowerment, GBV prevention, and social norm change with experience designing or leading awareness and social behavioral change initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of social change theories and approaches
- Experience in developing culturally sensitive messages and materials.
- Demonstrated leadership, strategic planning, and staff management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including experience with diverse communities.
- Experience in program design and development, program implementation, MEAL, and reporting.
- Experience in resource management and program/activity planning.
- Experience in development and humanitarian settings a must; experience in the Middle East, Iraq, or Kurdistan, a plus.
- Strong belief in human rights and gender equality.
- Ability to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environments.
- Strong ability to work independently.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, especially in the Middle East, is highly desirable.
- Excellent English required; proficiency in Kurdish and/or Arabic a plus.
- Good computer skills, experience with Google Drive
- Committed to SEED’s mission, values, and ethical standards.
Eligibility Criteria
This position is not open to applicants requiring visa sponsorship.
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