Project Coordinator

Sustainable Peace Foundation (SPF) is an Iraqi Non-governmental Organisation (NGO) striving to build and sustain peace through vertical and horizontal approaches and participatory methods; addressing root causes of tensions and conflicts challenging positive peace in Iraq. SPF strives to achieve this by working on the grassroots level to reinstate and strengthen the lost trust between Iraq’s diverse ethno-religious communities; increase community resilience, empower and building the capacities of the very effected communities so they can mitigate and transform conflicts through dialogue and non-violent means.

SPF strives to achieve these objectives by working with vulnerable groups such as, youth, women and girls, people with special needs and IDPs through developing their capacities to take leadership roles and to actively participate in the peace and reconciliation processes; economically empower communities by offering them vocational trainings and providing them with livelihood means to ensure stability and a dignified living standard.

SPF also strives to engage local authority and security actors with the local communities through advocacy, round table dialogue sessions and developing local peace mechanisms and structures capable to acts as soundboards conveying their communities’ needs and challenges. Another pillar of SPF’s efforts is to support and capacitate Iraq’s civil society for example, SPF provide the technical coordination and the secretariat of Nineveh Peace Forum, which it is a founder.  

SPF also provides consultations for local and international NGOs on peacebuilding and social cohesion programming, such as: context analysis, needs assessments, actor and service mapping etc.

SPF’s focuses on minority protection, but through its Do-no-Harm approach, which ensures that SPF programming and implementation creates cohesion instead of doing harm.

Project Aims:

The Blue Peace project aims to address climate-induced conflicts and environmental challenges in Nineveh Governorate by:

• Empowering local communities and stakeholders to collaboratively address climate change and environmental issues.
• Promoting resilience and peacebuilding through inclusive participation, capacity building, and advocacy.
• Engaging local and federal authorities, civil society organisations, and international actors to prioritise and address climate change challenges and conflicts.

Duties and Assignments:

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the daily coordination and implementation of the Blue Peace project activities, ensuring that the project is executed efficiently and effectively. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating project activities and ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Liaising with consortium partners, community members, local and federal authorities, and other stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and communication.
• Organising and facilitating meetings, workshops, and community dialogue sessions.
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress, including preparing detailed reports for donors and stakeholders.
• Assisting in the development of selection criteria and tools for selecting community leaders and representatives.
• Ensuring compliance with project plans, budgets, and donor requirements.
• Supporting the Project Manager in various administrative and operational tasks as needed​​.

The ideal candidate for the Project Coordinator position should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Educational Background: A degree in Environmental Studies, Peacebuilding, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in coordinating projects, preferably in conflict-affected areas and within environmental or peacebuilding sectors.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural team and build relationships with various stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges and ensure smooth project implementation.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using project management tools and software. Familiarity with MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) practices is an advantage.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness and understanding of the cultural and socio-political context of Nineveh Governorate​​.

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and motivation for the role to hr@sustainablepeacefoundation.org. Please include “Project Manager Application – Blue Peace” in the subject line of your email.

For more information about the Sustainable Peace Foundation visit our website at www.sustainablepeacefoundation.org.

SPF is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ethnic origin, disability or age.