Multi-Core Competency Project Manager Iraq Baghdad-Open to Internals Only

Overview

Oversee implementation of multiple core competency projects in Iraq.

You have:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a senior project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context, particularly in project start-up.
• B.A degree in social and protection science, preferably in Law or political sciences.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Extensive technical experience to manage general protection program, Protection case management, and community-based protection programs.
• Documented experience in multiple sectors/CCs project startups.
• Experience with protection case management (general protection case management preferred, GBV or CP case management acceptable).
• Experience working with case management databases and ability to analyse and integrate information from a wide range of sources (Database, reports).
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

Responsibilities

What we are looking for

NRC Iraq is looking for a Multi-CC Project Manager who will oversee implementation of multiple core competency projects for the South-Central Area Office. They will be responsible for project management (ensuring the projects are implemented in line with Project Cycle Management (PCM) framework) and managing CC staff dedicated to the project, to ensure the project work plans, M&E work plans, and procurement plans are developed and adhered to. They will have a representational role in terms of developing close and collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders for successfully project deliverables as well as where feasible representing NRC in relevant local coordination forums. Additionally, they will take the lead on developing timely and quality reporting to project donors and supporting proposal development for identified new funding opportunities.

****Please note this role is open to internal NRC staff and applicants must be legally eligible to work in Iraq. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position. **

What you will do

The role will have some of the following responsibilities:

• Provide regular progress reports to the AM and the PDMs and promote and share ideas for improvement and recommend necessary changes in activities.
• Ensure that key learnings are extracted from the projects and incorporated into program strategy and staff development processes.
• Promote the rights of IDPs. Returnees hosts and refugees in line with the advocacy strategy
• Establish mechanisms and processes which facilitates coordinated ways of working amongst individuals and teams related to the project(s)
• Take actions to ensure appropriate and predictable context understanding across the project,
• Providing technical supervision and guidance to PfV staff on case management, including approving / reject the cases, reviewing/ approving case plans, authorizing cash / in-kind assistance, and approving case closure to ensure quality and compliance with protection standards.
• Monthly data analysis and spot checks for protection case management databases / archive are conducted to monitor progress, identify trends in protection risks, unmet needs, and other concerns. Findings are shared with the Protection PDM, AM, and relevant actors to enhance response planning and program effectiveness.
• Take the primary lead in conducting Protection assessments and Protection risk analysis to identify appropriate protection interventions aimed at enhancing the resilience of local and communities in the target areas.
• Any other relevant tasks as assigned by the reporting lines.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a senior project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context, particularly in project start-up.
• B.A degree in social and protection science, preferably in Law or political sciences.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Extensive technical experience to manage general protection program, Protection case management, and community-based protection programs.
• Documented experience multiple sectors/CCs project startups.
• Experience with protection case management (general protection case management preferred, GBV or CP case management acceptable).
• Experience working with case management databases and ability to analyse and integrate information from a wide range of sources (Database, reports).
• Experience promoting the importance of project outcomes with team managers to ensure clarity and focus as appropriate.
• Experience ensuring coherence in the activities of the team, communicating strategic priorities and setting clear deliverables.
• Experience working with government, local authorities, humanitarian actors, host community and displaced populations (IDPs, Returnees and Refugees).
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

What we offer:

****Please note this role is open to internal NRC staff and applicants must be legally eligible to work in Iraq. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position. **

• Duty station: South Central Area Office.
• Contract: Fixed term till April 30th, 2026.
• Travel: 50% in areas of operation.
• Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC Iraq’s national salary scale.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your national identification card. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected] with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC's operations in Iraq here.

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