PSS and Community Development Manager

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Gender Studies, International Development, Public Health or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing teams and building staff capacity through training, coaching, and supervision. 
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in PSS, community engagement, GBV prevention, social behavioral change, and peacebuilding in humanitarian or development settings.
• Strong technical knowledge of gender equality, women and girls empowerment, GBV prevention, and social norm change with experience designing or leading awareness and social behavioral change initiatives. 
• Strong knowledge of social change theories and approaches 
• Experience in developing culturally sensitive messages and materials.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic planning, and staff management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including experience with diverse communities. 
• Experience in program design and development, program implementation, MEAL, and reporting. 
• Experience in resource management and program/activity planning. 
• Experience in development and humanitarian settings a must; experience in the Middle East, Iraq, or Kurdistan, a plus.
• Strong belief in human rights and gender equality.
• Ability to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environments.
• Strong ability to work independently.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, especially in the Middle East, is highly desirable.
• Excellent English required; proficiency in Kurdish and/or Arabic a plus.
• Good computer skills, experience with Google Drive 
• Committed to SEED’s mission, values, and ethical standards. 

• Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume via this LINK no later than December 9, 2025.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Safeguarding Statement 

SEED staff are expected to perform job duties and responsibilities professionally, respecting SEED’s Code of Conduct and Policies. SEED is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants, or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members as part of our commitment to a safe and harmonious work environment.