Project Manager

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/Assignments:

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall coordination and management of the Blue Peace project, including but not limited to:

• Leading and overseeing the implementation of all project activities in coordination with consortium partners.
• Ensuring effective communication and collaboration between all stakeholders, including community members, local and federal authorities, and international partners.
• Monitoring and evaluating project progress against the established goals and objectives, and ensuring timely reporting to donors and stakeholders.
• Organising and facilitating training workshops, community dialogue sessions, and conferences to engage various stakeholders.
• Managing project budgets and resources efficiently to achieve project outcomes.
• Addressing any challenges or risks that arise during the project implementation and developing mitigation strategies.
• Preparing detailed reports and documentation as required by the project’s MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) framework​​.

Essential Skills:

The ideal candidate for the Project Manager 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 managing large-scale projects, preferably in conflict-affected areas and within environmental or peacebuilding sectors.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a diverse team and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic. Ability to communicate effectively with community members, local authorities, and international partners.
• Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges and ensure the successful implementation of project activities.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using project management tools and software. Knowledge of MEAL practices and frameworks.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness and understanding of the cultural and socio-political context of Nineveh Governorate​​.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and motivation for the role to [email protected]. 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.