The Team Leader will provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership for a baseline study examining the prevalence, drivers, and conditions of child labour in Iraq, with a particular focus on the construction and brick-making sectors. The role requires strong familiarity with Iraq’s socio-economic context, informality in labour markets, and child protection systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the overall design and implementation of the baseline study in line with ILO standards, including relevant international conventions on child labour.
Develop and oversee mixed-methods research methodology tailored to hard-to-reach and informal work settings (e.g., brick kilns, construction sites).
Manage and coordinate the research team, including qualitative and quantitative researchers and field staff.
Engage key stakeholders, including government counterparts (e.g., Ministries of Labour and Social Affairs), employers, workers’ organizations, NGOs, and community leaders.
Ensure integration of child safeguarding, ethical research practices, and “do no harm” principles.
Oversee risk management, particularly regarding access, security, and sensitivity of working with children.
Validate research tools, sampling strategies, and analytical frameworks.
Ensure high-quality outputs, including inception report, interim findings, and final baseline report.
Present findings and policy recommendations to stakeholders in Iraq and KRI.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
Minimum 6 years of experience in leading complex research or evaluations in fragile or conflict-affected settings.
Advanced degree (Master’s) in Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field.
Proven expertise in child labour, labour market systems, or social protection.
Demonstrated experience working in Iraq or similar contexts strongly preferred.
Strong leadership and stakeholder coordination skills.
Excellent English required; Arabic and/or Kurdish highly desirable.
Core Competencies
Leadership in complex environments
Strong contextual understanding of Iraq/KRI
Ethical and child-sensitive research management
Strategic analysis and policy engagement
Additional Notes for Position
Strong understanding of ILO conventions on child labour (C138 and C182) is highly desirable.
Prior experience in construction, brick kiln economies, or informal labour sectors is a significant asset.
Commitment to child safeguarding, gender equality, and inclusion is essential.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV in PDF format to:hr@kohrw.org cc: info@kohrw.org
Please indicate “Team Leader – Baseline Study on Child Labor” in the subject line of your email.
Please note this Position will be in Erbil with Travel to federal governorates
Deadline: 15th of May 2026 We will contact only shortlisted candidates.
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