PSS and Community Development Unit Manager

About the role

SEED, a women-led local NGO in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq focused on social protection, human development, gender equality, child protection, anti-trafficking and mental health, is looking for a PSS and Community Development Unit Manager. The post leads the PSS/CD Unit and its three technical thematic leads, manages PSS resources and staff, and guides the strategic direction of community programming. It is based in Erbil with regular travel to Sulaimani and surrounding areas.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the PSS/CD Unit and its three thematic leads, and set technical strategies, guidelines and standards for the unit.
• Oversee the development, adaptation and dissemination of technical resources such as group curricula, training manuals and facilitator guides.
• Support thematic leads in designing and delivering awareness-raising sessions, PSS group activities and community development interventions.
• Collaborate with Program Managers and Coordinators to align community needs with interventions and ensure technical quality.
• Ensure community-led initiatives, social cohesion activities and social behavioral change programming are formed, and that PSS teams have outreach plans for all locations.
• Manage risks related to program delivery, partnerships, safeguarding and community dynamics; develop policies on PSS implementation, community engagement and accountability.
• Ensure activities meet donor requirements, organizational policies and international standards, and support recruitment, interviewing and onboarding of thematic leads, facilitators and coordinators.
• Work closely with the MEAL unit: help develop community-based MEAL tools, monitor quality, use data to adjust programming, and contribute to safe and ethical data collection.
• Contribute to articles, flyers and briefs, and to awareness-raising campaigns and advocacy strategies.
• Build partnerships with partners, local authorities, donors, government actors, UN agencies and NGOs, and represent SEED in meetings with communities, stakeholders and donors.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Gender Studies, International Development, Public Health or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience managing teams and building staff capacity through training, coaching and supervision.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in PSS, community engagement, GBV prevention, child protection, mental health, social behavioral change and social cohesion programs.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with skills and experience.
• For expatriates and nationals: local transportation allowance, medical insurance and life insurance.