Project Officer

About Sunrise Organization for Civil Society Development

Sunrise Organization for Civil Society Development (Sunrise NGO) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit, non-political, and impartial organization established in 2015. The organization emerged from a volunteer-led response to the urgent humanitarian needs following the Yazidi genocide in Sinjar on 3 August 2014 and the wider conflict in Iraq.

Sunrise NGO is officially registered in Iraq, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and the Netherlands, and operates across Nineveh Governorate, particularly in Sinjar (Shingal) and Ba’aj districts. The organization works to support conflict-affected and vulnerable communities and to promote safe, inclusive, and sustainable communities for all, regardless of religion, gender, age, disability, or ethnic background.

Sunrise implements programs in education, women and child protection, livelihoods and economic development, peacebuilding, and social cohesion. In all its work, the organization is guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, independence, impartiality, transparency, and do no harm.

Position Information

• Position Title: Project Officer
• Organization: Sunrise Organization for Civil Society Development (Sunrise NGO)
• Duty Station: Sinjar (Shingal) and Ba’aj, Nineveh
• Job Type: Full-time (8 working hours per day / 5 days per week)
• Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2026 (with possible extension subject to performance and project needs)
• Reporting To: Projects Coordinator

1. Position Summary

The Project Officer is responsible for supporting effective implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of project activities in line with project objectives, donor requirements, and Sunrise NGO standards. The role works closely with field teams, internal departments, beneficiaries, local authorities, and partners to ensure timely, high-quality, accountable, and well-documented delivery of activities.

The position also contributes to planning, community engagement, data verification, documentation, follow-up, and problem-solving to strengthen project quality, accountability, and overall impact.

6. How to Apply

Qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements and are residing in Sinjar (Shingal) and Ba’aj are encouraged to apply through the following link:

Application Link: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/vFaqqq9S

Application Deadline: 30 May 2026

Please note that Sunrise NGO may review applications and begin shortlisting before the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Sunrise NGO reserves the right to close this vacancy early, extend the deadline, reopen the vacancy, or modify/cancel the recruitment process if necessary.

Sunrise NGO is committed to diversity, inclusion, safeguarding, and equal opportunity, and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of different backgrounds.