Program Manager
Quick answer
SEED is hiring a mid-level Program Manager for a 12-month contract in Erbil, Iraq, with frequent travel, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.
- Role
- Program Manager
- Organization
- SEED
- Location
- Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (KRI), with frequent travel to other areas of KRI
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Program Manager will lead the management of donor-supported programs, ensuring compliance, reporting, and coordination in line with SEED’s mission and values.
What you'll do
- Lead full program cycle management: design, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Ensure compliance with SEED policies and program management guidance, donor agreements, and local laws
- Set program direction, oversee implementation, and ensure responsiveness to community needs and alignment with SEED standards and strategy
- Develop and track work plans, objectives, activities, and targets, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery
- Convene monthly program meetings to review activities, budgets, challenges, and timelines with the program team, ensuring strong coordination and clarity
- Coordinate with technical, programmatic, communications, operational, and management teams for integration and efficiency
What it takes
- Degree in social sciences, international relations, international studies, conflict studies, gender studies, human rights, or another related field
- At least 5 years experience managing protection and GBV programming, policy and advocacy programs within conflict and post conflict settings
- Experience implementing donor-funded international development and/or humanitarian assistance programs
- Experience in the Middle East, Iraq and/or Kurdistan Region is a plus
- Strong belief in protection, gender equality and human rights
- Good interpersonal, communication, collaboration, time management and team-building skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive salary and benefits package designed to recognize skills and experience, with benefits tailored according to employee status. Expatriate packages include relocation support, housing allowance, health insurance, and local transportation allowance.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (KRI), with frequent travel to other areas of KRI.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is competitive and includes benefits tailored according to employee status. Expatriate packages include relocation support, housing allowance, health insurance, and local transportation allowance.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a degree in social sciences, at least 5 years of experience managing protection and GBV programming, and strong belief in protection, gender equality, and human rights.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume via the provided link. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on SEED's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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