Context/Reporting line:

Under the general guidance of the Head, Return and Recovery Unit the overall supervision of the Construction

Manager in Erbil, the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision

of the Programme Coordinator in close coordination with the Senior Program Assistant the incumbent will

perform the following duties:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Conduct joint field visits with other relevant team members as well as, community structures to assess the

needs of the target communities (IDPs, returnees and host community residents). In addition, conduct an

analysis of existing and planned natural and human resources in the targeted communities that may impact

on proposed CAPs.

2. Contact key stakeholders in the selected community (local authorities, councils, leaders, CMT, WEG, UN

agencies, NGOs) in coordination with other CSAR Unit team members to explain CAPs project objectives

and to clarify potential areas of cooperation.

3. Attend brainstorming meetings with relevant team members (Project Assistants/Case Managers and Rapid

Assessment Response Team - RART Assistants) to analysis the priority needs of the target communities.

The CAP PA should prepare and submit minutes of such meetings.

4. Organize Focus Groups Discussions with community structures and representatives of the local community

(which consists of women, youth and other interested groups) to assess priority’s need of communities by

using several established techniques, in order to enable local communities to prioritize their needs and

enable local communities to tap into available resources. To focus on selecting CAPs project according to

the selection criteria of CSAR activities.

5. Design a project bill of quantities (BoQs) with specifications in coordination with relevant governmental

entities and QA/QC engineers.

6. Obtain a letter of support from the relevant governmental entities (who will be responsible for providing

the needed maintenance to the assisted facilities upon completion of project).

7. Prepare a project work plan.

8. Hold a meeting between local authority, contractor, CAP and CMT to agree on project work plan.

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.

9. Establish a project management team comprised of CMT members, beneficiary, local council, a

governmental engineer and a CAP Staff.

10. Profile the workers by using standard template and encode in the portal.

11. Conduct a field visit to project five times a week.

12. Conduct joint field visits with CMT/WEG at least twice during the implementation of the project.

13. Prepare a weekly progress report on the CAPs project activities and share with CAPs project officer,

management team and program manager.

14. Prepare Training Report for project management team on Technical issues related to project maintenance.

15. Prepare final narrative report and submit it to CAP project officer and program manager.

16. Provide Handover form, filled and signed by the Government Institution. Use IOM standard form.

17. Prepare a draft project proposal for project ideas using the IOM template and submit it to the PM – CSAR

and the Focal Point for CAP, both located in Erbil, for their feedback. The proposal should include

objectives, activities, deliverables, timeline, budget and roles and responsibilities).

18. Coordinate with HoSO and TCB members to obtain the support letters from relevant governmental entities

pertaining to the IOM CAPs.

19. Identify and mobilize skilled workers from the local community or governorate in consultation with the

project engineer in the targeted governorate.

20. Identify and mobilize non-skilled workers in the local community in coordination with IOM engineer and

community structures.

21. Prepare a community plan in coordination with Community Management Team and representative from

relevant governmental entities.

22. Identify and record the details of direct beneficiaries for each CAP using the standard form and send them

to Project Officer and Information Management (IM) Assistant for encoding in the portal. Ensure

compliance with IOM’s personal privacy guidelines.

23. Track the daily attendance of temporary workers in coordination with project engineer (using excel sheet)

and submit it to the Project Officer in Erbil ensuring a copy is also received by the Information Management

Assistant for encoding in the Portal.

24. Prepare a work plan for CAPs in coordination with the project engineer assigned to the office, as well as,

the preparation of a scope of work and Gantt chart for project. Have these endorsed by the Project Officer

and Program Manager.

25. Follow up completed CAPs on a monthly basis for three months following the handover. Submit these

reports to the Project Officer and Program Manager, as well as the Information Management Assistant for

encoding.

26. Perform other duties assigned by superiors.

Education:

 University degree in civil engineering from an accredited academic university or institute.

Experience and Skills:

 Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in social projects/community stabilization though a gender

point and experience with international organization is an advantage

 Very good excel skills.

 Demonstrated initiative in solving challenging problems.

Languages:

 Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

 Any other language is an asset.

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=20210225065312&token=n7CNfzjBipWYtmbVZc51Kyxu3

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