Purpose

• The Ninawa Coordinator oversees the implementation of the Stronger Women, Stronger Nations (SWSN) program, as well as the administrative aspects related to complementary project activities within Ninawa Governorate. She oversees day-to-day operations in Ninawa centers and serves as the focal point for coordination with government entities, banks, local partners, and WfWI departments to ensure effective program delivery. She is responsible for assessing new communities, securing government approvals, ensuring necessary supplies are available for training centers, and maintaining quality and timely implementation of all program activities. The coordinator also supports the Advocacy team and other departments as needed, and creates a safe and enabling learning environment for program participants.

Engagement

• Focal point for coordination with, represent WFWI with the government entities and leads on securing local authority approvals for all new communities where WFWI operates.
• Attends relevant Coordination meetings in Ninawa and she plays as the focal point for feeding information and responses to Working Groups that WFWI will join at Ninawa level.

Coordinate and Support Country Office functional leads ( Finance/Logistics, PCC, VAW/Advocacy manager, MERL) in delivering on agreed plans and with program officers from other program areas and share experiences.

• Oversee implementation of the Stronger Women, Stronger Nations (SWSN) program and administrative management of complementary activities across Ninawa, supervising program trainers and support staff, and ensuring alignment with local authorities, partners, and WfWI Country Office teams
• Maintain an integrated schedule and deliver activities per the approved work plan; promptly flag field issues to the SWSN PM.
• Ensure participants receive up-to-date information on services available in centers and the surrounding area.
• Operate and promote referral and feedback/complaints mechanisms; follow up on absences with trainers and report to the SWSN PM.
• Coordinate with the MERL Manager and M&E staff on field data collection and management of participant waiting lists, including updates for upcoming intakes.
• Participate in mid-term/location scans, market assessments, and needs assessments.
• Submit required monthly reports to the supervisor.
• Prepare and clear monthly stipends; manage Ninawa cash transfers; reconcile payments with supporting documentation and resolve unpaid cases.
• Support local procurement in line with WfWI policies; ensure lease and service-provider contracts are current and compliant in coordination with HR, Logistics, and Finance.
• Assist with community outreach during SWSN and complementary project enrollments.
• Coordinate with other organizations and update a service map of available services in the area.
• Hold bi-weekly check-ins with the VAW Manager to review challenges, achievements, and success stories as needed.
• Ensure direct reports’ timesheets are accurate and submitted on schedule; manage attendance and quarterly leave plans.
• Conduct performance reviews per WfWI PCC guidelines.
• Raise recruitment requests to fill staffing gaps.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity; ensure confidentiality and data security for participant and program information.
• Ensure documentation standards for program, participant, and financial records; support trainers to collect success stories, photos, and signed consent forms.

All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience.

• Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or similar industry.
• Years of experience: Minimum five years of work experience in relevant fields preferably within INGOs sector and at least 2 years at a supervisory or Coordination level.
• Ability to understand the needs of women in Ninewa context.
• Demonstrate ability to supervise and motivate a team of people through a participatory and enabling management style
• Demonstrable understanding and experience of gender issues and proven commitment to addressing gender inequalities in all key areas of responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and experience in training and facilitations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and good report writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well as a part of a team.
• Ability to work through remote management with minimum supervision, and under pressure.
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and email applications)
• High level of fluency in English and Arabic (speaking, reading, writing).
• Ability to have flexible work schedule which may include early mornings, evenings and weekends. May be required to occasionally work beyond normally scheduled hours.
• Ability and willingness to travel around the country as required.

• Commitment to and respect for Women for Women International’s mission and values.

Physical Demands:

• Long hours work on the laptop.
• Sitting during long drives while travelling to other field locations.

*This job description may be modified from time to time in the discretion of WfWI.

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Ninewa Coordinator - Iraq | Women for Women International Careers