Senior Technical Advisor, Women Empowerment, Equity and Inclusion

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in social Inclusion Studies, Social Justice, Development Studies, or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in equity and inclusion, violence against women and girls, or social justice programming.
• Strong understanding of Iraq’s equity, legal, and operational context.
• Proven skills in program design, technical leadership, coordination with teams and donor engagement.
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms.

Additional Expectations

• Actively contribute to CARE’s mission, visibility, and advocacy on social media and external platforms in collaboration with the Communications team.
• Comply with CARE’s policies including Safeguarding, Safety and Security, and promote equity and inclusion and climate responsibility internally and externally.
• Serve as a role model for CARE values of Respect, Quality, Integrity, Sustainability and Diversity.

If you’re interested in this role, kindly apply via https://care-international-iraq.jobs.personio.com/job/2440445#apply by 9th January 2026 at the latest. Regrettably, applications received after this date will not be considered.

Notes:

A Strong Call for #Women Candidates: We highly encourage women candidates to apply for this role. At CARE Iraq, we are committed to equity and justice and strive to create a safe, inclusive space where everyone can thrive. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and contributes to meaningful change in the lives of women and girls.

Safeguarding and Ethics:

 At CARE, we recognize our responsibility to promote human dignity and social justice within our organization. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is our engagement with marginalized communities. We place human dignity at the center of our work. We are aware of the importance of organizational culture and accountability in enabling a safe and supportive environment for programme participants, the communities where we work, our staff, related personnel and our partners.

At CARE, we believe all people have a right to safety and to live their lives free from harm. The Safeguarding Policy is a response to CARE’s commitment and recognition of our responsibilities to protect and safeguard people we work with, and who work for CARE, from any form of abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and child abuse. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. References will only be contacted after the interview.

-For any inquiries regarding this position, please contact CARE Iraq HR Manager through [email protected]