Project Manager- National Staff

Project Manager- National Staff Un Ponte Per Erbil National Mid/Senior level Speaks Arabic, Kurdish, English First degree (Bachelor level) or higher Application deadline: March 29, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool Candidate Requirements: Position Name: IRQ-E26-01 Project Manager Required staff: one Person Duration: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027 Starting from: April 2026 /upon signing the contract with donor Duty Station: Erbil Closing date of the vacancy: March 29,2026 Type of contract Employment Contract- Full Time Background Un Ponte Per (UPP) is an Italian non-governmental organization established in 1991. The organization has been working in Iraq since the early 1990s to promote peacebuilding, human rights, social justice, and civic participation. UPP works in partnership with Iraqi civil society organizations, community actors, and national institutions to support access to justice, protection of civic space, gender equality, and inclusive governance. As part of its programmatic engagement in Iraq, UPP is implementing the project “Building Peace and Stability in Iraq”, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) aimed at strengthening access to justice, civil society participation, and the protection of human rights, while supporting dialogue between civil society and institutional stakeholders. The Project Building Peace and Stability in Iraq is a programme funded by FCDO (The UK Government’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office) implemented in Kirkuk, Salahaddin, Nineveh and Anbar. BPSI aims to support the reintegration of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees from Northeast Syria in areas of return. The programme is currently implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and six local NGOs (Peace and Freedom Organization, Tahreer Association for Development, House of Co-existence, Justice Center, Legal Clinic Network, and Investigator Organization for the Rule of Law) managed by the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The programme component delivered by IRC has been running since 2023. Due to IRC’s planned departure from Iraq in 2026, Un Ponte Per-ETS (UPP) is taking over the leadership of this component during 2026-2027 Fiscal Year in partnership with Agency for Peacebuilding who will be acting as technical and advisory support. Project Purpose:   To ensure safe return and sustainable reintegration of conflict-affected Iraqis, fostering stability and resilience in communities Outcome I: Community groups engage to identify specific drivers of conflict, promote social cohesion, and reduce discrimination. Outcome II: People impacted by displacement can access justice and exercise their rights to achieve durable solutions Outcome III: Government actors, civil society, and community leaders are equipped with knowledge and skills to promote achievement of durable solutions and social cohesion Job Description UPP is seeking an experienced project manager who can lead this component of the programme with precision, high standards, and professionalism. The PM will be responsible for overall leadership of the project under head of programmes direct supervision and support, making sure the planned outcomes are achieved by the end of the project, communicate regularly with senior management and update them about project progress, liaise with donor with high commitment and professional behavior, supervise the project management team to ensure smooth implementation and intervene whenever needed,  build strategic relationship with stakeholders, partners and constituencies, take benefit from existing relationships and creatively inform new ideas to contribute to achieving the intended outputs and outcomes. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Project Manager 1. Strategic Project Leadership · Provide overall strategic and operational leadership for the implementation of the FCDO-funded project led by Un Ponte Per , ensuring the effective delivery of results in line with project objectives, workplans, and contractual commitments. · Ensure the project contributes to strengthening civil society, governance, and community resilience in targeted areas of Iraq . · Lead the development and regular revision of detailed implementation plans, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and contextual realities. · Oversee the overall coordination of project activities across multiple governorates and ensure consistency and quality in implementation across all locations. · Ensure compliance with Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) regulations, grant conditions, safeguarding standards, and accountability requirements. 2. Consortium and Partnership Management · Lead the coordination and management of the consortium composed of seven Iraqi civil society organizations , ensuring strong collaboration, transparency, and effective joint implementation. · Facilitate participatory planning with partners, including the development of annual workplans, activity calendars, and implementation strategies. · Strengthen partnerships with local organizations through mentoring, technical support, and capacity development, contributing to localization and sustainability of civil society initiatives. · Monitor partner performance against agreed deliverables, ensuring timely implementation, financial accountability, and compliance with project and donor requirements. · Ensure effective communication and information sharing among consortium partners through regular coordination meetings, learning sessions, and collaborative planning processes. · Coordinate closely with UPP finance and grants teams to ensure appropriate fund management, partner contracting, and financial reporting. 3. Representation and Stakeholder Engagement · Act as the main focal point for the project with the donor, national stakeholders, and local authorities . · Represent Un Ponte Per and the consortium in coordination forums, civil society platforms, and relevant national or