Context/Reporting line:

Since the 1980s, Iraq has been engulfed in multiple cycles of conflict and recovery. IOM Iraq’s Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division aims to address the drivers of conflict and displacement through contextualized and community-driven social cohesion, mental health and psychosocial support, transitional justice, tribal engagement, legal assistance, community policing, climate security and prevention of violent extremism programming.

To ensure compliance with IOM Iraq’s donor requirements and to continue to develop and expand its ongoing programming, IOM Iraq is seeking to recruit a  National Project Development and Reporting Officer.

Under the overall supervision of the Head, Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division, the adminstartive supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Project Development, Reporting & Grants Management Officer, the successful incumbent will perform the following duties:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Provide inputs for the development of new programmes/projects that respond to emerging trends and priorities, in close coordination with Project Managers, PSD Head of Division and the PSD Project Development, Reporting and Grants Management Officer, in line with donor interests, requirements and IOM’s procedures and Strategic Vision
2. Consolidate and analyse data on programme implementation and indicators and coordinate with Project Managers, PSD Head of Division and the PSD Project Development, Reporting and Grants Management Officer for the drafting of regular progress reports to be submitted to donors, partners and IOM Regional and Headquarters.
3. Support fundraising actions by maintaining regular contact with donor relations counterparts, including organising and attending meetings and field site visits, contributing to the development, review and distribution of project funding submissions/proposals and appeals, and compiling information on donor policies and priorities.
4. Assist in the overall integration of Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) outputs in existing and new projects in partnership and coordination with the MEAL Unit and Program Managers; and support the development of M&E data collection and quality assurance tools for projects or programs.
5. Assist in coordinating the compilation of reports and papers on IOM strategic approaches and priorities for internal and external distribution; and research, draft and present documents necessary for project development, reporting and donor liaison purposes.
6. Undertake regular in-country and field visits in Iraq to assist in coordinating, evaluating and improving the planning, implementation and monitoring of assistance projects.
7. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, development aid, political science, social sciences or any other relevant field  from an accredited university or institute.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in similar context in the field is required.
• Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of people including people of culturally diverse backgrounds is required.
• Incumbent candidate should have a proven experience in developing project proposals and donor reports to the highest standard and in line with the each donor’s specific requirements and guidelines.
• Experience and knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office tools is required, including on data analysis and presentation of data.
• Experience working in an organization that has funded projects with (inter)national organizations, including specific experience in grant administration, is an advantage.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators – Level 2

Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal applicants.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:

https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20240827110542/n7wMkW5zFyQOe8AgG4UCofaB2 

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.