GBV Policy & Advocacy Technical Advisor

Iraq GBV Policy & Advocacy Technical Advisor Organization SEED Posted 15 Oct 2026 Closing date 31 Oct 2026 Job Title: GBV Policy & Advocacy Technical Advisor Location: Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (KRI), with occasional travel to other areas of KRI. Type of position: Employment Contract/ Expat or National Contract Length of Contract: 12 Months Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with skills and experience. Local/Expatriate Compensation Package: includes relocation expenses and housing and local transportation allowances About SEED: SEED is a women-led, local NGO in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, working to create a future where everyone can thrive by protecting rights, empowering communities, and strengthening systems. We promote gender equality and work to end gender-based violence; protect children and promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and youth; combat human trafficking and uphold survivor rights; and improve mental health and well-being. Through transformational services, community development, capacity building, and policy and advocacy, we support individuals, communities, and institutions to create sustainable impact. Role of the GBV Policy & Advocacy Technical Advisor: The GBV Policy & Advocacy Advisor will provide technical expertise and leadership for SEED’s policy and advocacy work on promoting gender equality and combating GBV. The GBV Policy & Advocacy Advisor will identify institutional and “on the ground” gaps and needs in the KRI, and advocate for legislative and regulatory reforms as well as improved policies, processes, procedures, and practices to protect human rights. The Advisor will lead diverse initiatives – including advocacy, technical assistance, and capacity-building – to strengthen prevention and response strategies among governmental and non-governmental protection actors, and will lead or participate in relevant sector coordination mechanisms and working groups. The Advisor will also support the design and delivery of complementary training for service providers, contribute to messaging for public awareness campaigns on gender equality and GBV, and participate in program development. The Advisor will act as a strong advocate for universal access to human rights and identify opportunities to strengthen SEED’s impact on behalf of vulnerable groups. Specific Tasks Policy and Advocacy (60%) Conduct research as necessary on gender equality deficits and GBV in Kurdistan, and identify gaps in prevention and response. Analyze relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and track developments. Examine international frameworks and best practices to inform approaches, adapting tools, resources, and guidance as necessary for the local context. Consult with diverse protection actors to understand current processes and practices related to GBV prevention and response, and conduct capacity and/or needs assessments. Conduct technical discussions with thematic exper