CwC Team Leader

[Erbil,Iraq ]

Background:

SWEDO is a Swedish non-profit, non-political, non-religious humanitarian aid organization founded in 1991 in Stockholm, Sweden, which has been registered and licensed under the number of (675-F) in Kurdistan region of Iraq. SWEDO provides humanitarian aid to Internally Displaced Persons, Refugees, and host communities in Iraq, through health & hygiene, education, emergency response and protection projects.

Background:

SWEDO is a Swedish non-profit, non-political, non-religious humanitarian aid organization founded in 1991 in Stockholm, Sweden, which has been registered and licensed under the number of (675-F) in Kurdistan region of Iraq. SWEDO provides humanitarian aid to Internally Displaced Persons, Refugees, and host communities in Iraq, through health & hygiene, education, emergency response and protection projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish a connection with communities and mobilize community members to engage in community-based protection activities.
• Help implement a strong Communication with Communities (CwC) information process and the design of an area-wide two-way communications system.
• Coordinate closely with local authorities, formal and informal, as well as refugee/IDP community focal points in each area, establishing and maintaining positive relationships.
• Being responsible of managing and promoting the social media platform of UNHCR, Yalla Sawa Facebook page with the (CwC) staff of community mobilizers.
• Coordinate closely with other NGOs and partners to promote their services on Yalla Sawa online Platform, and answer inquires received on the page.
• In coordination with the units’ team leaders, and with the help of the (CwC) staff, conduct awareness and sensitization campaigns in Camps and Urban areas for Refugees and IDPs.
• Work in close partnership with Community Mobilization and Outreach teams to conduct activities and reach the wanted targets.
• Manage the (CwC) component’s budget, and plan activities to reach targets.
• Manage (CwC) staff of community mobilizers, and distribute tasks between them.
• With the help of the (CwC) staff, entering gathered data in the system, and work closely with the data team to edit and correct data.
• Submit daily, weekly, or monthly reports to Accountability and Outreach Manager, such as the monthly donor report, including a narrative analysis of trends, summary of campaigns, and photos, as well as updating the weekly tools.
• Uphold SWEDO and UNHCR’s code of conduct, and ensure that all persons of concern are treated with neutrality, dignity, and respect, in accordance with humanitarian principles and human rights standards.
• Conduct all other duties that are assigned by supervisors.

 

 

 

 Qualifications & Preferred Skills 

• Bachelor Degree in Sociology or Project Management;
• At least three years’ experience in the same position or field. 
• Fluency in Kurdish, Arabic & English Languages.
• Time management skills and effective problem-solving skills required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to work with both community members as well as local authorities in a sensitive and respectful manner, and ensuring that all community members are represented. 
• Willingness to work in all areas of Erbil Governorate. 
• Must work well within ethnically or religiously diverse groups.
• Team-building skills, able to effectively mobilize and motivate both staff and volunteers
• Having a background of Graphic design skills is preferrable.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants must send their most recent CV to [email protected], Subject line must read: S-IR-VA-21074, CwC Team Leader, Erbil

 

Note: Applications not meeting the specified minimum requirements or received after closing date may not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview that may include a written test of technical and writing skills.

 

SWEDO organization has a zero-tolerance policy of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) on SWEDO staff members, employees or any other persons engaged and controlled by SWEDO Contractors, this include any kind of sexual harassment, and discrimination. The staff members and all contract type holders shall protect against and prevent sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA). All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks

 

Women are strongly encouraged to apply