Representative, Iraq

Position description

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.

For additional information, please see www.lutheranworld.org/WorldService.

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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