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.
Position Title: Project Manager – FORSA Project
Program: Education Above All / Save the Children – EAC Program
Duty Station: Baghdad, Iraq
Reports To: PDQ Manager / Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: Education Officer, MEAL Officer, Community Mobilizer, Finance Officer, HR & Admin Officer, and Supply Chain Officer
Contract Type: Full-time, 12 months (renewable, subject to donor funding and satisfactory performance)
- Job Purpose
The Project Manager oversees the overall implementation of the FORSA Project, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and full compliance with the Education Above All (EAC) / Save the Children (SCI) partnership framework. The role leads the coordination of field activities, manages staff and resources, and ensures the project meets its objectives of enrolling and retaining Out-of-School Children (OOSC) in quality, inclusive education programs across Baghdad.
- Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall management, leadership, and coordination of the FORSA Project implementation in Baghdad.
- Lead project planning, budgeting, and execution to ensure all outputs and outcomes are achieved in line with the EAC Results Framework and PMP.
- Supervise and support the technical and administrative staff to ensure operational efficiency and high performance.
- Oversee day-to-day coordination with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and six Directorates of Education in Baghdad for effective collaboration.
- Ensure adherence to donor and RRD compliance standards, including financial management, procurement, and safeguarding.
- Review progress reports, MEAL findings, and data trends to inform strategic decisions and adaptive programming.
- Represent RRD in donor coordination meetings, EAC monitoring visits, and education cluster platforms.
- Monitor progress against key indicators such as OOSC identification, enrolment, and survival rates.
- Facilitate staff capacity building and mentorship in project management, reporting, and safeguarding practices.
- Ensure all reporting to Save the Children and EAC is accurate, timely, and evidence-based.
- Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Project Management, Development Studies, or related field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in managing donor-funded education or humanitarian projects.
- Strong knowledge of EAC indicators and Save the Children project management standards (MEAL, PMP, logframe, budget monitoring).
- Proven experience in team management, coordination with government counterparts, and donor reporting.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
- Core Competencies
- Strong leadership and team coordination.
- Budget management and donor compliance.
- Results-oriented and problem-solving approach.
- Excellent interpersonal and representation skills.
- High integrity, accountability, and commitment to inclusion and child rights.
- Safeguarding and Child Protection
RRD is committed to creating a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults. All staff must adhere to RRD’s safeguarding policy, ensuring that child protection principles are embedded in every aspect of program implementation.
⚠️ 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:
