PSS and Community Development Manager

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SEED Foundation

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 08/06/2025
  • Location: Iraq
Gender-based violence (GBV)
About SEED Foundation: SEED Foundation is a locally registered non-profit organization in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. SEED’s mission is to protect, empower, and support the recovery of survivors of violence and others at-risk, promote social cohesion, and work to advance gender equality through law, policy, and institutional reform. SEED is committed to delivering quality and holistic approaches, combining international expertise and local know-how to achieve results for the people of Iraq and Kurdistan. 

Position Overview: SEED is seeking a dynamic and experienced Psychosocial Support (PSS) and Community Development Manager to lead the implementation of community-based programming aimed at transforming harmful social norms and promoting gender equality. This role is integral to designing and managing a range of activities, including prevention and awareness sessions, psychosocial support groups, and community-led engagement efforts that respond to the needs of diverse populations. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and management skills, along with technical expertise in PSS, community development, gender-based violence (GBV), protection, social behavior change, and social cohesion programs, and a passion for empowering communities through transformative, locally driven change.

The PSS and Community Development Manager will oversee the PSS Coordinators and ensure activities are appropriately tailored to the needs of each community. The role also includes managing PSS resources, building staff capacity,  and planning and guiding the strategic direction and execution of SEED’s community programming. This position is based in Erbil and reports to the Service Delivery Department Manager, with frequent travel required to Sulaymaniyah and surrounding areas where SEED delivers its services.


Essential criteria:

  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • 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 preferred.
  • Good computer skills, experience with Google Drive 
  • Committed to SEED’s mission, values, and ethical standards.

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