Chief of Party II - Iraq Civic Engagement Activity

Job Title: Chief of Party II - Iraq Civic Engagement Activity

Job Location: Erbil, Iraq

Reports to: Country Representative, Iraq

Salary Grade: 12

*This post is contingent on donor funding and donor approval of the candidate.

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, governance, microfinance and peacebuilding. 

Since 2014, CRS has served more than 350,000 people across Iraq through six offices with over 100 staff. CRS centralizes localization and partnerships in its programming, and maintains strong networks with Civil Society Organizations, government, INGOs and other key international and national stakeholders throughout Iraq, including in Anbar, Baghdad, Duhok, Kirkuk and Ninewa governorates. CRS works together with diverse communities to strengthen the country’s institutions and local governance, restore basic services and increase citizen engagement, and support the most vulnerable to live in peaceful, resilient, and dignified communities.

Job Summary: 

Pending a successful application and donor approval, as Chief of Party II, you will provide vision, leadership and overall management of the anticipated five-year USAID-funded Iraq Civic Engagement Activity (ICEA). The proposed program will foster a more politically engaged citizenry in Iraq, enhancing trust and participation in the country's democratic processes. This activity seeks to elevate civic literacy, empower citizens to actively engage and contribute to discussions on issues of concern and to equip citizens with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate effectively in the democratic processes. This includes fostering awareness of governmental processes, promoting access to accurate media content, facilitating increased engagement with government entities at various levels, and empowering citizens to participate in public life. The expected result is a more resilient and participatory democracy in Iraq, with a particular emphasis on empowering marginalized groups.