LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community-based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.
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Purpose
Provides leadership, management and supervision of the Lutheran World Federation World Service (LWF/WS) Country Program in Iraq and ensures implementation of projects, programs, policies and guidelines for the achievement of goals and objectives as outlined in the LWF Iraq Country Strategy.
Position Environment and Dimensions
The LWF Iraq Representative is responsible for the implementation of the LWF Iraq Country Program. The position will be based in Duhok, Iraq, with frequent travel to Erbiland Mosul, and will oversee activities in various governorates in Iraq. Occasional travel to Baghdad.
Reports to the Regional Program Coordinator for the Middle East, based in Geneva.
Required qualifications
University degree or equivalent in relevant field.
Knowledge and Experience
Significant working experience at management level in humanitarian assistance/development programs within an international environment, preferably with church-related or non-governmental organizations.
Strong leadership, people management, conceptual and analytical skills and demonstrated organizational, management, fundraising and supervisory skills.
Knowledge and experience of cooperation with international and national stakeholders in the field of humanitarian assistance, advocacy, human rights and sustainable development is essential.
Team-oriented, flexible and with excellent communication skills.
Experience from the Middle East a plus.
General knowledge of LWF, its member churches and related agencies an asset.
Language Skills
English: Advanced (written, spoken)
Arabic and/or Kurdish: would be an added advantage
LWF Core Skills
Analytical thinking - Level advanced*
Initiative - Level advanced
Leadership - Level resource
Achieving results - Level advanced
Accountability - Level resource
Working effectively with others - Level resource
LWF Functional Skills
Project Management - Level advanced
Innovation - Level advanced
Communication / Networking - Level advanced
Facilitation / Negotiation - Level resource
Resources management / fundraising - Level resource
Enabling management - Level resource
*LWF 3 skills levels are: basis - advanced – resource
Main duties
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