JOB PURPOSE  

The senior office position plays a key role in facilitating effective project implementation by ensuring strong coordination with local authorities, community representatives, and other relevant stakeholders. He/she will also be responsible for organizing and facilitating conferences, workshops, and coordination meetings in Mosul and other project locations, ensuring effective participation, logistical planning, and documentation.

KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is a list of expected tasks that this strategic role of Senior Project Officer is expected to carry out; however, this list is not exhaustive and other relevant tasks may be assigned by the line manager:

Programme Support

• Ensure relationship building with relevant authorities and maintain good relationships for facilitation of program in the different areas of implementation.
• Provide support for the day-to-day implementation of project activities in accordance with the agreed work plans;
• Support the implementation of the sustainability plans and initiatives of the peace teams on the logistical and operation level.
• Events planning for meetings, workshops, training sessions or other, including logistics of venue, hotel, transport booking, including financial management aspects.
• Make sure programming activities for the project are adhered to internal and external financial compliance requirements.
• Plan and coordinate conferences, workshops, and meetings in Mosul in collaboration with relevant departments and external stakeholders.
• Identify and secure suitable venues, ensuring they meet safety, accessibility, and logistical requirements.
• Manage invitations, registration, and attendance tracking for participants from local authorities, civil society, and project partners.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, and interpretation services as needed.
• Ensure all events are implemented in line with organizational protocols, including visibility, safeguarding, and security measures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills, attributes and experience: 

Background

• A bachelor’s degree in international Affairs, Political Science, Law, or other related fields;
• Minimum three years professional experience in a similar role with NGO/INGO;
• An in-depth understanding of Iraq context;
• Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) is essential;

Skills and attitude

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of seniority;
• Sound personal organizational skills, including excellent time management, strong analytical skills, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team, including relationships both in person and in remote locations;
• Ability to show good judgment related to discretion and confidentiality.

Commitment to NP Principles  

• Demonstrate a commitment to NP’s mission and principles  
• All NP employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s guiding principles:  
• Nonviolence
• Direct action
• Radical connection
• Process-oriented
• Independence
• Nonpartisanship
• Redemption and healing
• Pluriversality
• Accountability

These principles and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships in protecting civilians in violent conflicts through unarmed strategies.  

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page) in English, through our website https://nonviolentpeaceforce.bamboohr.com/careers/563 , detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered;
• The closing date for applications is Thursday 24 July 2025;
• Only internal candidates residing in Erbil city will be considered;
• Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early;
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector. NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We priorities ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

NO FEE

We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.