Since 2013, ACF has played a pivotal role in responding to the dire humanitarian crisis in Iraq, stemming from the sudden influx of refugees escaping the Syrian crisis and the conflicts with ISIS.
Iraq, renowned as the \"Land of Two Rivers,\" carries a history spanning thousands of years. Ancient Mesopotamia, nestled between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, stands as a testament to one of the world's earliest centers of culture and learning.
The humanitarian situation in Iraq is characterized by profound challenges, with several critical needs demanding urgent attention: Internally Displaced People (IDPs): Over 1.5 million Iraqis have been internally displaced, forced to flee their homes due to conflicts and violence. The displacement crisis poses immediate challenges in providing shelter, healthcare, and basic necessities. Refugees: More than 500,000 individuals sought refuge in neighboring countries, emphasizing the transboundary impact of the crises in Iraq. Ensuring the well-being of refugees, including access to education and livelihood opportunities, remains a priority. The recent conflict with ISIS has left a tragic legacy, with thousands of individuals missing. Families continue to search for their loved ones, and the humanitarian community endeavors to address the emotional, psychological, and practical consequences of this crisis. The country is also facing the harsh consequences of climate change and faces a growing lack of water.
We are looking for our new Country Director based is Erbil, Iraq to oversee the development, funding, and implementation of the country strategy, aimed at addressing the underlying causes and effects of malnutrition in line with ACF's values.
You will ensure the establishment and proper implementation of systems and procedures to manage the well-being, safety, and resources of ACF staff and build upon best practices previously developed within the mission. You will also foster a shared vision among staff, promoting the ACF Charter, and maintaining positive working relationships with host government officials, donors, and partners.
More precisely, your role will be to :
The position is based in Erbil with field trips for activities in Mosul.
You hold a Bachelor or a Master degree with previous experiences as Country Director, Deputy Country Director or senior Field Coordinator in the humanitarian sector and emergency programs.
You have experiences of security management and ideally experiences with ACF.
You have a strong leadership and strong management skills, with an interest in thinking out of the box.
You are able to conceptualize and interact with the national authorities and donors.
You speak and write fluently English. Knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
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ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.
In Iraq, ACF continues to be a leader in the WASH sector. Through this sector, ACF has established itself in the area of climate change preparedness and response and is expecting to work with GAC and ECHO in 2024. The funding will enable ACF to position itself as the leading agency on climate change related programming, especially in southern Iraq. Such programming will be complemented with research and learning, for example, on conflict-sensitivity and social cohesion. In the course of working on the GAC project, the CO will also develop a strong gender expertise.
Our strategic bases in Mosul, Sinjar, and Basra, along with the capital office in Erbil, enable us to coordinate efficiently and provide support where it is most needed. In 2023 our team was running operations of approximatively 3 million euros with the following donors for the mission : BHA, SIDA, OCHA, CDCS, and ACF.