Context/Reporting line:
Under general Guidance of Head, Returns and Recovery Unit, overall supervision of the Programme
Coordinator, the administrative supervision of the Head of Office and the direct supervision of the Team Leader
in close coordination with the Field project Officer. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting programs
related to return and recovery within the area of responsibility as below.
Core Functions / Responsibilities
1. Lead the roll out of community engagement and resilience building activities tied to endorsed area-based
community plans.
2. Lead community consultation and outreach activities, including government coordination.
3. Mapping of community assets including the management and mobilization of human assets identified.
4. Ensure community participatory feedback mechanisms and accountability to affected populations during
project planning, implementation, and closure.
5. Leads the application of community-based standards, operational procedures and practices at the field
level.
6. Interlocutor with government counterparts at local levels, partners and technical leads to develop and
implement integrated strategies that address key priorities.
7. Leads the roll out of assessment and planning community consultative activities and ensure the
consolidation of information to relay back to operations team.
8. Provide field-based reporting related to C.E activities.
9. In coordination with Regional C.E.A and National C.E Officer and CwC field colleagues, responsible
for the roll out of outreach and awareness raising activities.
10. Mobilization and support in the identification of livelihood beneficiaries.
11. Coordination with CRC C.E colleagues during community-based CRC activities.
12. Coordinate with respective governmental/ interagency/ and NGO counterparts to ensure the roll out of
community-based activities.
13. Develop creative engagement approaches for affected populations including youth, providing resilience
building opportunities in a wide range of activities and programs which influence their civic engagement
capacity and encourages social and leadership development in the form of information, participation, &
advocacy.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female
candidates are especially encouraged, as well as the internal and external candidates are eligible to
apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, the internal candidates are considered as
first-tier candidates.
14. Support platforms aimed at strengthening dialogue between youth and relevant governmental
stakeholders and local officials.
15. Support the roll out of durable solutions programming where relevant in responding to community needs
identified.
16. Schedule activities, facilitate community mobilization, coaching and sustainability activities.
17. Advocate with key stakeholders, organizing awareness raising and sensitization activities, and
sustainability activities on issues related to community needs.
18. Support in the mapping of assets & community networks/ CBOs/ & CSO and assist in the identification
of community structures.
19. Any additional duties related to other thematic areas were team support may be needed.

Education:

 Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Science or a related field from an accredited academic

university or institute.

Experience and Skills:

 At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.

 Strong experience in conceptualizing activities related to youth-based programming and community

inclusive interventions.

 Experience in monitoring, reporting activities simultaneously.

 Thorough understanding of the Iraqi civil society context and knowledge of recent political

developments and social conditions.

Languages:

 Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

 Kurdish and/or other languages spoken in Iraq is an advantage.

Behavioral Competencies

 Work prioritization and ability to multitask.

 Shares knowledge and experience.

 Positive, constructive attitude.

 Ability to work and act under pressure with discretion in politically sensitive environment with a

minimum of comfort.

 Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.

 Ready to work independently, under tight deadlines.

 Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

 Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude.

 Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

 Strives for supportive working environment and positive working relationship.

 Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment, retaliation, and promotes the prevention of

sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

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://vacancies.my-soc.org/apply.php?job=20210211110004&token=ekg1m0PywE3cRQxVDfJO5bdAu

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