Al-Rakeezeh Foundation for Relief and Development (RRD) is pleased to announce several job openings within the FORSA Project, implemented in partnership with Education Above All (EAA) and Save the Children (SCI).
The project aims to support Out-of-School Children (OOSC) in Iraq by improving access to inclusive and quality education.
Program: Education Above All / Save the Children – EAC Program
Duty Station: Baghdad, Iraq
Reports To: Project Manager
Contract Type: Full-time, 12 months (renewable, subject to donor funding and satisfactory performance)
- Job Purpose
The Community Mobilizer is responsible for community engagement, outreach, and awareness-raising activities under the FORSA Project. The position plays a key role in identifying Out-of-School Children (OOSC), supporting their re-enrolment in education programs, and building strong relationships with families, schools, and local stakeholders to sustain children’s attendance and retention.
- Key Responsibilities
- Conduct door-to-door outreach and awareness sessions to identify OOSC and facilitate their enrolment in schools or ALP centers.
- Support the implementation of back-to-school campaigns and community-based education events.
- Engage with Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), community leaders, and local councils to promote inclusive education and prevent dropout.
- Collect and update data on OOSC using standard tools in coordination with the MEAL Officer.
- Facilitate child protection referrals in collaboration with the project’s protection partners and service providers.
- Organize awareness sessions on key issues affecting education, including child marriage, child labor, and disability inclusion.
- Support families in obtaining civil documentation required for school enrolment.
- Participate in regular project meetings and share field-level updates and success stories.
- Represent RRD positively in the community, upholding the organization’s values and safeguarding commitments.
- Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in community outreach, education, or child protection programs.
- Experience in community mobilization for donor-funded education or protection projects preferred.
- Good understanding of education barriers affecting OOSC in Iraq.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with diverse communities.
- Proficiency in Arabic (required); English an advantage.
- Core Competencies
- Excellent facilitation and interpersonal communication.
- Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Teamwork and community participation skills.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Commitment to RRD’s humanitarian values and safeguarding principles.
- Safeguarding and Child Protection
RRD maintains a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, and child harm. All staff are required to adhere to the highest standards of conduct and safeguarding practices.
⚠️ Important Note:
These positions are part of the project readiness phase and are subject to final donor approval and contract signature.
More Information
- How to apply Interested candidates are invited to apply through the Google Form link below:
