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About SEED: SEED is a women-led, local NGO in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, dedicated to creating a thriving society by advancing social protection and human development. We support individuals, empower communities, and strengthen systems to drive lasting change and equal opportunity. With a focus on collaboration, we promote gender equality, protect children, combat human trafficking, and improve mental health and well-being. SEED’s holistic, locally-driven approach integrates transformational services, community development, training and education, and advocacy to create sustainable impact. SEED is committed to creating a just, equitable society where everyone’s rights are protected, with healthy families and strong communities, and a future where everyone can thrive.

Role of the PSS and Community Development Unit Manager:
SEED is seeking a dynamic and experienced Psychosocial Support (PSS) and Community Development (CD) Manager to lead the PSS/CD Unit and guide on SEED’s strategic objective of engaging and empowering communities. The PSS/CD Manager will lead and plan for the implementation of community-based programming aimed at engaging and empowering communities towards the development of a strong, healthy, resilient, and cohesive society through community-based initiatives designed to foster social and emotional well-being, prevent violence and discrimination, and promote social and economic empowerment. The PSS/CD Manager will oversee and support the technical/thematic leads and implementation of PSS/CD programming across thematic pillars, various programs, and locations across Kurdistan. The Manager will lead a team to design, manage, adapt, and support implementation of programming that improves MH and psychosocial wellbeing, achieves gender equality and ends GBV, and protects children and empowers their development. The PSS/CD Unit Manager will work in close collaboration with the MEAL Unit to ensure communities are involved from the start until the end of each program and that feedback is collected and the learnings are at the foundation of any future programming and requests for funding. This position requires a leader with both a deep understanding of psychosocial support and the ability to design community-driven interventions that promote positive social behaviors. The role also includes managing PSS resources, managing staff and building their capacity, and planning and guiding the strategic direction and execution of SEED’s community programming.

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, MH, and peacebuilding in humanitarian or development settings.
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.
Excellent English required;