SAMA Site Lead and Movement Coordinator

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Who We Are: Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 1,600 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.</p><p>Who You Are: Versar Global Solutions is seeking a Site Lead to support the United States Military Group Iraq (USMILGP-Iraq) Security Assistance Mentors and Cultural Advisors (SAMA) project. The Site Lead will serve as the senior on-site contractor representative responsible for directing SAMA personnel, managing daily operations, coordinating travel and movement requirements, and ensuring effective support to the USMILGP-Iraq mission. This role requires a proven leader with strong operational planning, personnel accountability, administrative management, movement coordination, and cross-cultural communication skills in a deployed environment. *This position is contingent upon award.</p><p>What You ll Do: Direct SAMA contract personnel to maximize effectiveness in supporting the USMILGP-Iraq mission. Provide leadership, personnel management, planning, administration, project management, travel coordination, and current operations oversight for SAMA cultural advisors. Maintain personnel accountability and submit daily PERSTAT reports to USMILGP-Iraq. Update the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) on SAMA personnel travel, status, and related operational matters as required. Perform Movement Coordinator duties by receiving, processing, tracking, and recording air and ground movement requests in support of USMILGP-Iraq. Coordinate Embassy Air flights, Department of State Charter Air movements, secure ground transportation, Distinguished Visitor movements, and other movement requirements. Coordinate MILAIR movements for rotary-wing and fixed-wing military aircraft and maintain access to the United States Transportation Command Single Mobility System (SMS). Track Embassy Air and ground movements, exceptions to policy, and Distinguished Visitor movement activity. Provide monthly movement summaries and operational updates to the COR and Contracting Officer (KO). Adapt operational methods, training approaches, and advisor support activities to Iraqi customs, political structures, cultural concerns, and local sensitivities.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>A four-year degree from an accredited institution in a field related to the position is preferred; equivalent significant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree when approved by the Government.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership skills and experience commensurate with a military non-commissioned officer with 8 12 years of leadership experience, or an equivalent level of corporate or private sector management experience.</li><li>Experience planning and executing operations, including current operations, logistics, movement planning, travel coordination, personnel accountability, and administrative oversight.</li><li>Proficient and experienced in coordinating air and ground movements, maintaining movement visibility, supporting force protection assessments, and serving as a subject matter expert for movement coordination.</li><li>Ability to maintain access to and use the United States Transportation Command Single Mobility System (SMS), as required.</li><li>Knowledge of Iraqi customs, culture, political structures, and cultural sensitivities, with the ability to adapt communication and operational approaches accordingly.</li><li>Proficient in operating a personal computer and experienced in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate with Government leadership, the COR, KO, and cross-functional mission partners.</li><li>Ability to deploy to and work in Iraq in support of mission requirements.</li><li>For U.S. Citizens, must complete deployment processing through an approved Continental United States (CONUS) Replacement Center (CRC), including required deployment training at designated CONUS deployment centers such as the CRC at Fort Bliss, Texas, and redeployment through such centers.</li><li>Ability and willingness to travel internationally in support of mission needs, including movement by Embassy Air, Department of State Charter Air, secure ground transportation, and military air movements via rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft, as required.</li><li>Must possess a valid passport with at least 18 months of remaining eligibility at the time of deployment.</li><li>Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.</li><li>Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.</li><li>Comply with company drug and alcoholpolicy.</li><li>Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate s start date.</li><li>Eligibility Requirement - US Citizen (This requirement is necessary to meet the security and eligibility requirements for the performance of this contract).</li><li>Active Secret clearance.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Lead a unique humanitarian partnership in Iraq The Danish Red Cross, German Red Cross and Norwegian Red Cross are seeking an experienced and strategic humanitarian leader to serve as Country Manager for the Iraq Joint Office in Baghdad. The Iraq Joint Office was established in April 2026 as a shared platform through which the three National Societies coordinate and strengthen their partnership with the Iraqi Red Crescent Society. The Joint Office represents a commitment to greater collaboration, coherence and effectiveness in supporting humanitarian action by Iraqi Red Crescent Society. While the employment contract is initially held by Danish Red Cross as part of a rotating management arrangement among the participating National Societies, the Country Manager serves as the senior leader and representative of the Joint Office as a whole. The role provides strategic leadership across all Joint Office activities and represents the collective engagement of Danish Red Cross, German Red Cross and Norwegian Red Cross in Iraq. Working closely with the IRCS, the Country Manager will ensure that support is coordinated, principled, needs-based and aligned with the priorities across a range of thematic areas. About the Context Iraq continues its transition from conflict towards recovery and development while facing significant humanitarian, economic, environmental and governance challenges. More than one million people remain displaced, many returnees continue to face barriers to sustainable reintegration, and climate-related pressures are increasingly affecting vulnerable communities. Climate change, water scarcity, economic vulnerability, urbanisation and regional instability continue to shape humanitarian needs and development challenges across the country. At the same time, Iraq presents important opportunities to strengthen resilience, local humanitarian leadership and longer-term recovery efforts. Key Responsibilities Joint Office Leadership and Governance: The Country manager will be line managed by the Steering Committee formed by DRC, GRC and NoRC, while remaining under the Duty of Care and Security management of the contract holder (DRC for the first rotation). The Country manager will be responsible to organize and facilitate those Steering Committee meetings, developing presentations and act as a bridge to bring in expertise from the 3 partners as requested by IRCS. Provide overall leadership and strategic direction to the Iraq Joint Office on behalf of Danish Red Cross, German Red Cross and Norwegian Red Cross. Maintain a co-operative working relationship with IRCS and provide IRCS with guidance and support in the strategic development process, building and strengthening their capacities, quality assurance, management, reporting and finance. Ensure effective implementation of the Joint Office governance framework and agreed collaboration mechanisms. Provide monthly updates to the Steering Committee and escalate decisions to this body as needed Promote a culture of partnership, transparency, accountability and collective ownership across the participating National Societies. Facilitate strategic planning, prioritisation and decision-making processes within the Joint Office. Ensure that Joint Office activities align with the priorities and leadership of the IRCS. Partnership and Representation: Serve as the senior representative of the Joint Office towards the Iraqi Red Crescent Society, International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, International Committee of the Red Cross, government authorities, donors and external partners. Maintain and strengthen strategic relationships across the humanitarian and development sector. Promote the visibility, credibility and influence of the Joint Office and its partners. Support Movement coordination and strengthen cooperation among Red Cross Red Crescent actors in Iraq. Programme Leadership: Provide strategic oversight of the Joint Office portfolio and ensure programme quality, relevance and impact. Support innovation, learning and adaptive programming. Ensure effective monitoring, reporting, accountability and compliance across all programmes. Strengthen approaches that contribute to resilience, recovery and locally led humanitarian action. People Leadership: Lead, support and develop a high-performing and diverse team. Foster an inclusive, respectful and collaborative organisational culture. Ensure effective performance management, staff development and succession planning. Promote staff wellbeing, safeguarding and duty of care. Financial and Operational Management: Ensure sound financial management, compliance and risk management. Oversee budget planning, resource allocation and donor accountability. Ensure efficient and effective operational support systems. Support resource mobilisation and the development of strategic funding opportunities. Security and Risk Management: Maintain oversight of security management and organisational risk. Ensure that staff safety and security considerations are integrated into operational planning and decision-making. Support preparedness, contingency planning and emergency response capacity. You will become part of the World's largest humanitarian organization The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is the world's largest humanitarian organization. We help people on both sides of a conflict and in the remotest corners of the world, regardless of their religion, race or political views. The Red Cross is always there. We save lives every day, and we equip people with the tools they need to get through crises and disasters. We are part of your local community no matter where you live. With your help, we can be wherever we are needed, always. We are passionate about what we do - and we are proud of our job! We offer a meaningful work at a purpose-driven workplace with truly engaged colleagues. We focus on professional&nbsp;</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>You are a collaborative and politically astute humanitarian leader with a strong track record of managing complex partnerships and programmes in challenging environments. You combine strategic vision with strong operational management skills and have the ability to unite diverse stakeholders around a common purpose. Required Experience and Qualifications</p><ul><li>Relevant university degree in international development, humanitarian action, public health, social sciences, management or a related field.</li><li>Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian and/or development programming.</li><li>Significant leadership experience in complex international settings.</li><li>Proven experience managing partnerships, programmes, budgets and teams.</li><li>Experience working with institutional donors and donor compliance requirements.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to represent organisations externally and engage effectively with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience supporting organisational development and capacity strengthening.</li><li>Strong financial management and strategic planning skills.</li><li>Excellent written and spoken English.</li></ul><p>Desirable Experience and Skills</p><ul><li>Previous experience in the Middle East and North Africa region.</li><li>Previous experience working with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.</li><li>Experience in health &amp; PSS, DRM, cash-based-assistance, climate adaptation.</li><li>Arabic language skills.</li><li>Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) or equivalent.</li></ul><p></p></section>