Child, Adolescent, and Youth Engagement Technical Advisor

Join SEED as a Child, Adolescent, and Youth Engagement Technical Advisor in Iraq, leading initiatives for community-based psychosocial support.

• Education and Experience*
• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Developmental Psychology, Social Work, or Public Health, or a related social science field with at least 5 years of progressive experience in technical leadership or advisory roles.
• Highly Preferred: Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years of experience in a technical leadership capacity.
• Proven experience in the humanitarian or development sector, with a specific technical focus on youth-centered and/or child protection programming.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic program design and providing technical supervision to multi-disciplinary teams.
• A proven track record of building staff capacity through the design and delivery of training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Proven track record of supporting and partnering with government and non-government agencies, with the ability to communicate effectively on sensitive topics.
• Technical Expertise*
• Deep technical knowledge of child and adolescent development, child protection, youth leadership, social norm change, and rights-based programming.
• Expert-level experience in curriculum development and creating culturally sensitive tools (SOPs, guidance notes, and training manuals).
• Strong background in psychosocial support and community development; experience in social cohesion and social and behavioral change initiatives is an asset.
• Proficiency in designing MEAL frameworks, conducting needs assessments, and utilizing data to refine technical interventions.
• Context and Skills*
• Experience working in humanitarian and/or development settings is a must.
• Specific experience in the Middle East, particularly Iraq or the Kurdistan Region, is a significant asset.
• Exceptional written and verbal English skills are required; proficiency in Kurdish (Sorani) and/or Arabic is highly desirable.
• Organizational skills and advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and other digital tools.
• Deep commitment to SEED’s mission, values, and ethical standards, including a strong understanding of “Do No Harm” principles.
• Demonstrated commitment to gender equality and inclusive programming.