National Protection Officer - Open for Iraqi Nationals Only

The role of National Protection Officer (NPO) is to carry out the implementation of activities at field level, supporting UCP for violence-prevention in areas affected by conflict. All NP staff are expected to embody NP’s values:

• Nonviolence
• Direct action
• Radical connection
• Process-oriented
• Independence
• Non-partisanship
• Redemption and healing
• Pluriversality
• Accountability

Key Responsibilities:

Information gathering and contextual analysis

• Assist with information gathering and context analysis to inform project planning;
• Engage and build relationships with all stakeholders (community members, local community leaders, government authorities, police, army, non-state armed groups, and NGOs) to identify on-going and potential drivers of conflict in the community that may trigger violence;
• Maintain confidentiality of information gathered.

Proactive Community engagement

• Proactively engage with diverse communities who are potentially facing situations of physical and digital risks both short and long term.
• Facilitate meetings with multiple community members and stakeholders;
• Assist the community in assessing their security situation, considering challenges and opportunities and offer support within the NP’s mission and values;
• Take a leading role in the setting up of community peace  teams - CPTs (Youth and Women Peace Team);
• Co-facilitate training and workshops for CPTs, duty bearers, and other stakeholders.

Specific UCP interventions

• Implement UCP strategies appropriate to context and need within the parameters of NP’s values and strategic objectives;
• Proactively engage in activities to promote trust building and peaceful co-existence among divided communities across ethno-religious lines;
• Promote and integrate digital protection and digital peacebuilding practices within both the community and stakeholders, ensuring they are equipped to address and prevent digital risks and enhance online security as part of their peacebuilding efforts;
• When required and appropriate provide protective presence and accompaniment to groups and persons in situation of risks;
• Support of community members who are under threat, including working with other service providers and managing a follow-up process;
• Work together with community peace teams to enhance skills on digital safety.

Reporting

• Lead on timely drafting of activity reports of completed activities;
• Support compiling and drafting of other reports, on weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual basis as delegated by the Team Leader.

Other

• Upon need, take over some security, finance, or logistical responsibilities in the absence of Field Project Officer;
• Perform any other work-related duties that the Team Leader may assign.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in an NGO or similar organization.
• Written and spoken English is an advantage;
• A university degree or diploma is an advantage;
• Good skills in Microsoft Office applications.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong commitment to the safety and security of civilians as well as building trust between divided communities
• Good knowledge and understanding of the conflict context in Iraq and in the area of duty;
• Strong ability to engage and build relationships between NP and armed actors, returnees, government officials, NGOs, service providers, etc., in a nonpartisan manner;
• Experience working on digital protection and peacebuilding;
• Good interpersonal and cross-cultural communication and team-working skills;
• Good analytical and communications skills, written and oral;
• A proactive and positive problem-solving approach and able to take initiative;
• Enthusiasm to learn and apply new skills;
• Deep commitment to nonviolent community led initiatives;
• Ability to work under pressure and under difficult conditions;
• Ability to manage information with discretion.

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) through our website (https://nonviolentpeaceforce.bamboohr.com/careers/609) detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 30th December 2025.
• Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview.