About us:

War Child, the charity for children affected by war. We are the only specialist charity for children in conflict, delivering high-impact programmes that are rebuilding lives across Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic and Yemen. We understand children’s needs, respect their rights, and put them at the centre of the solution - from supporting Syrian children to access education, to reintegrating child soldiers in the Central African Republic and upholding the rights of children caught up in juvenile justice in Afghanistan. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision makers.

Position: Project Officer

Place of Work: MOSUL- QAYYARAH

Reports to: Area Manager

This position will coordinate, follow up and support the WCUK staff and made up of national and international organizations implementing child protection programming in MOSUL Center in Qayarah. This position will ensure the development of ECD programs in QYA, training calendars and events, and sharing of lessons learned between WCUK and partners to ensure that the project takes advantage of the benefits of humanitarian partners working together for improved outcomes for children impacted by war.

This position will be responsible for the secure WCUK centres which are located in MOSUl – Qayyarah. This position will work under the supervisor of the Area Manager- Ninawa.

Your role

This is a national posting, this position will work under the supervisor of the Area Manager, this position will responsible about the secure WCUK – Center which is located in Qyarah, You are required to work 5 days per week.

Your responsibilities

• Regularly coordinate with admin, finance and HR for effective implementation of the project activities as per the agreed work plan and objectives and outcomes of the project.
• Co-ordinate with Education staff and DoE for effective implementation of the ECD project activities, ensuring clear guidance and standards for all program staff are in compliance with all agreements and the project proposal.
• Represent War Child UK in MOSUL level meetings and actively participate in UN/Govt. general and cluster coordination meetings in project location.
• To manage PSS Facilitators, and work in close collaboration with the community, Youth, Peace Committees and teachers for the roll-out of agreed project activities
• Develop work plan on weekly basis in the light of DIP for direct reports, and ensure effective monitoring of all activities assigned to each Field Officer.
• Promote children’s participation in programme activities, project design and accountability mechanisms
• Ensure that the project is implemented effectively maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring consistency of the work in accordance with the program goal and objectives.
• Develop, maintain and improve mutual and beneficial relationships with key stakeholders and use it for advocacy and mobilising support for War Child initiatives (including government officials, community leaders, teachers, PTAs ) to ensure successful implementation of the project.
• Prepare timely progress reports for the Area Manager in order to ensure the provision of accurate and updated information on progress and beneficiary data.
• Monitor and report security situation in War Child’s work locations to Area Manager
• Establish contact with current and potential partners, and pro-actively plan and carry out joint activities, such as project development, assessments, surveys, etc.
• Establish contacts with UNHCR, UNICEF, UNDP, OCHA and other INGOs’ representatives to ensure War Child UK is actively engaged and well represented in the humanitarian response. Also explore possibilities of funding and partnerships with UN and INGOs.
• Collect and provide all required, relevant and important data regarding IDPs , Returnees and communities, and update the Country Office.
• Ensure personal security and asset safety at all times as per War Child’s security guidelines, updates from other organisations and standing orders from the authorities and War Child’s HO.
• Ensure War Child’s visibility, profiling and representation at all relevant forums
• Respect and adhere to War Child’s child safe guarding policy
• Carry out any other task assigned by the line manager
• Responsible for creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children, and adults and compliant to WCUK’s Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policies.
• Contribute to creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children and adults and compliant to WCUK’s Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk Policies.

Child safeguarding and Adults at Risk

Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero-tolerance for any behaviors and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. Successful applicants will be expected to be compliant and sign up to our Child Safeguarding Policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: https://www.warchild.org.uk/whats-happening/news/our-child-safeguarding-policies-and-procedures

Necessary Relevant experience:

• Bachelors in social sciences or project management or related field
• Experience of working on education, child protection or child rights projects is essential
• Experience of working with IDPs and other vulnerable communities
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience at project management .
• Experience of children’s participation and facilitation skills and familiar with social mobilisation approaches
• Working knowledge of English and Arabic (written and Verbal) is a must.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via the below link :