Context:
Under the general guidance of the Head, Transition and Recovery Division, the overall supervision of the
Program Coordinator, the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct
supervision of the Team Leader, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Support the implementation of all activities under the livelihood’s portfolio of the Transition and
Recovery Division (TRD) as guided by the Team Leader, in line with livelihoods technical tools.
2. Participate in assessments including labor market assessments and supply chain mapping, under the
guidance of the Team Leader, Field Project Officer and Program Coordinator.
3. Assist in the mapping of service providers for Vocational Training, On-Job-Training, Job Placement,
and Farming Training as required.
4. Identify and coordinate with potential private companies for the implementation of job placements,
and On-Job-Training.
5. Ensure appropriate selection of project beneficiaries by conducting interviews, registering, and
profiling applicants using specific criteria.
6. Support IOM selected individuals by facilitating orientation meetings, business trainings, and/or one
to- one counseling sessions as necessary and support them in the formulation of their business plans.
7. Travel to project sites on a regular basis to monitor individuals who have received IOM livelihoods
assistance, ensure that activities are being carried out in accordance with livelihoods guidelines and
provide guidance to the Team Leader in order to make necessary improvements or changes to
livelihoods service delivery.
8. Ensure that all distributions of tools and equipment are monitored for both quality and quantity and
that relationship management with vendors is maintained in project locations.
9. Organize and conduct satisfaction and feedback surveys in order to improve future livelihoods
projects.
10. In coordination with the Team Leader, coordinate with the relevant government authorities, business
associations and private sector companies to implement IOM’s livelihoods projects.
11. Monitor achievements in accordance with work plans and report progress to the Livelihoods Team and
Team Leader to improve delivery of livelihoods assistance.
12. Coordinate with field staff and the Information Management (IM) unit to maintain up-to-date and
accurate beneficiary data in the IOM Portal.
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.
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13. Provide support as required for the implementation of other elements of field team activity including
those related to community engagement and engineering.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
15. This position is stationed in Suly covering Suly Governorate and might occasionally entail some
travels on duty (TDYs) to other TRD North -East locations (Diyala, Kirkuk, Erbil).

Education:
 Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Business Management or any other related field
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.
 Strong experience in conceptualizing activities related to youth-based programming and community
 inclusive interventions.
 Strong experience in communication.
Languages:
 Fluency in English, Kurdish, 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://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20220117150857/CsJDdTrEqGK1b9RVFPaLmou8i 
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.