Job Title: Team Leader
Department: Programming
Division: Programming
Duty Station: Nineveh, Iraq.
Line Manager: Programme Manager
Line Management Responsibility: Protection Officers, Field Project Officer/assistant, Drivers, Guards, and Care Takers
Position Type: Full-time
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence, protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath, and helptransform the world’s response to conflict situations.
Job Purpose :
The Team Leader is responsible for the on-site management of an NP field team. This shall entail ensuring the effective implementation of Unarmed Civilian Protection programming while providing for field-based personnel management, financial and administrative functions, coordinating with other departments regarding logistics and procurement, and ensuring compliance with NP’s security policies and procedures and country strategy. The Team Leader is the primary representative of NP at coordination meetings with NGO partners and government authorities and departments in the field team’s area of operation.
Key Responsibilities:
Commitment to NP Principles
- Demonstrate a commitment to NP’s mission and principles
- Maintain a positive image of the organization full-time while in the field.
Programme Implementation
- Responsible for the overall planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and general administration of NP projects in the TL’s respective field location in accordance with the project description and in accordance with policies, donor agreements, and guidelines
- Leads, guides and supports their NP field team in proactive and reactive activities, guiding the team on implementation and emergency response as needed
- Develops new and innovative programming ideas drawn from lessons learned in the field and shares them with the Management Team in Erbil for further discussion and agreement
- Proactive lead daily and quarterly context analysis as well as the reflections for the MEL cycle in order to suggest program adjustments and impact based on constant learning with the team.
Coordination and accountability
- Builds effective networks and collaborative relationships, strengthens communication and coordination with partners, communities, NGOs and local- and state-level government stakeholders, and protects NP’s integrity and accountability
- Takes prompt and appropriate action to resolve existing and anticipated problems and address the concerns and complaints of stakeholders
Monitoring and reporting
- Carries out regular field supervision and monitoring of activities and processes in which project funds, materials, and equipment are utilized and verifies progress and quality of work done in accordance with monitoring and evaluation systems and indicators
- Implements NP procedures for internal monitoring, smooth implementation, and reporting of emergency activities in accordance with NP’s country strategy and ensures regular communication and reporting with the Program Team.
- Oversees preparation of quality and timely weekly and monthly reports for submission
- Supervises the NP field staff and provides oversight on day-to-day planning, data collection, analysis, documentation/reporting
- Ensures periodic project reviews and lesson learning exercises are conducted and documented
Finance
- Monitors closely project expenditures against the approved budgets
- Ensures effective application of adequate internal control and risk management procedures, including proper authorization of purchases and payments, and ensures satisfactory accountability of all project expenditures in line with NP financial policies
- In coordination with the Heads of Programs, prepares and presents timely and accurate monthly financial projections of expenditure for field site operations and program implementation and flags any potential funding deficits in order to allow adequate time to apply contingency measures so as not to disrupt program implementation
- Ensures timely submission of weekly financial reports, and supporting documentation and supports the Heads of Programs to fulfill their financial management responsibility
Human Resources
- Recruits qualified local staff with the help of Heads of Programs; manages the performance of staff under his/her direct supervision
- Maintains teamwork and an enabling working environment for field teams including ensuring clear reporting and communication channels and regular documented meetings
- Supports the professional development of the team members and conducts regular performance appraisals of team members
- Consults with Heads of Programs to strategize on responses to performance and disciplinary challenges identifies staff welfare concerns such as burn-out and flags it to Staff Welfare to ensure intervention and mitigation
Administration/Procurement/Logistics/Security
- Coordinates the timely submission of logistics and procurement requests with the Operations Coordinator in Erbil
- Implements organizational goals, ensuring compliance by way of guiding field staff and inducting them into organizational systems and procedures
- Manages field site assets including equipment and materials in close consultation with the Head of Programs and Operations Manager
- Maintains updated monthly asset register and monitors and reports regularly on the proper usage of assets, supplies and other consumables
- Ensures safety and security of staff and advises and consults with the Head of Programs and the Security Advisor and Operations Coordinator on security matters, and takes appropriate action in line with the security policy
- Submits and coordinates timely leave schedules of all national and international staff in accordance with NP’s leave policy and with as little disruption to programming as possible
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Education, Knowledge, and Experience
- University degree in refugee law, human rights, international human rights law, international humanitarian law, negotiation, mediation, human security, or related field
- 3-5 years’ work experience in human security, child protection, refugee, IDP, or civilian protection.
- Demonstrated management experience in working in the complex security environment
- Demonstrated experience working with state authorities, negotiation and mediation
- Demonstrated ability to live, work and solve problems independently and effectively in remote, highly challenging locations
- Demonstrated ability to analyze conflict, security, and political contexts
- Contextual knowledge of Iraq is highly desirable
Skills
Independent judgment and 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 and representational:
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and motivate and provide leadership to a team and 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
Management:
- Ability to structure and direct work plans of national and international staff, manage conflict and maximize human resources
- Ability to address staff welfare issues maturely and discreetly
Language:
- Ability to interact confidently in English with colleagues and external contacts, write documents and reports, and present effectively relevant information
- Knowledge of Arabic is required
Information technology:
- Good skills in Microsoft Office applications; IT hardware skills are 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.
- Willingness to travel long distances by vehicle.
Working Conditions:
- This field position may include challenging living conditions, limited access to amenities, and potentially unstable security situations.
- You must be prepared to live in basic or non-traditional accommodation, which may include shared housing,, or field-based settings
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 detailing their experience and how they qualify for the Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The closing date for applications is Thursday 30th October 2025.
- 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
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