What we are looking for

NRC Iraq is looking for an Education Project Manager who will be tasked with ensuring implementation of the overall youth and education projects in the south and central area. They will ensure the implementation of activities, through projects team, according to project plans and in line with NRC mandate and donors’ regulations.

The role holder will also be responsible for regular reporting mechanism, team management, budget reviews/ updates and close monitoring/ follow-ups on a day-to-day activities.

****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 specific responsibilities:

• Programme Management.
• Programme Development.
• Logistics, Finance, and Human Resource Management.
• Representation and Coordination.

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

What you will bring

• Minimum 3 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Technical Education and Youth expertise.
• Significant knowledge of the context in Federal Iraq.
• Experience with needs assessments, project monitoring and evaluation, and programme development.
• Proven experience working with donor reports, proposals, budget management, and team management.
• Experience of geographical access negotiation and representation, including with local authorities, I/NGOs, and communities.
• Good communication skills, with capacity to directly influence and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders
• Fluency in English both written and verbal. Arabic language is mandatory.
• Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style.
• Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high and diverse workload

What we offer:

• Note: The 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: Baghdad
• Contract: Until Dec 2025. Renewal based on funding and performance.
• Travel: 40% to Erbil, Ramadi and Tuz.
• Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC’s 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 [اضغط هنا لمشاهدة البريد اﻹلكتروني]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.