Project Coordinator – Open to Iraqi National Only

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education, Knowledge and Experience

• Master degree in Peace Studies, Reconciliation, International Relations, Negotiation, Mediation or related area of study.
• 4-6 years work experience in social cohesion, peacebuilding, reconciliation, healing, violence prevention, protection from harm.
• Demonstrated management experience in working in complex and fragile environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with state authorities, armed actors, negotiation and mediation.
• Demonstrated ability to live, work and solve problems independently and effectively in challenging locations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze conflict, protection trends, security and political contexts.

Skills

Independent Judgment/Analytical:

• Ability to set priorities, solve problems and analyze data.
• Ability to manage information with discretion.
• Demonstrable conflict analysis skills, identify entry points and design prevention and protection strategies.

Interpersonal:

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and motivate and provide leadership to team and to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Solutions focused, creative problem solver.
• Proven ability to build relationships with the full range of actors including government, chiefs, military, police and non-state actors.
• Genuine commitment and interest in living and working at the community level.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Language:

• Ability to interact confidently in English with colleagues and external contacts, to write documents and reports, and to present effectively relevant information.
• Arabic skills an added benefit.

Information Technology:

• Good skills in Microsoft Office applications. Hardware IT skills a definite asset.

Other Specialized Requirements

• This field site is a complex security environment where conditions change rapidly – experience in insecure environments is essential to success in this position

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page), through our website https://nonviolentpeaceforce.bamboohr.com/careers/651  , detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The closing date for applications is Thursday, April 30th 2026.
• Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector.

NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We prioritise ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

NO FEE

We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.