Description of tasks

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the SSDF Program Manager or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the Refugee Peer Advisor will follow the following.

Objective 

This Term of Reference aims to define the responsibilities and requirements for recruiting a qualified individual to fill the Refugee Peer Advisor position. The overarching objective of this role is to support the implementation of the peer-to-peer advisory project in Iraq. This role includes training, learning content development, one-on-one advising, group advising, leading counselling sessions and discussions, and other relevant capacities.  

Main responsibilities

• Contribute to developing resources and presentations about P2P networks, education, and employment-linked and durable solutions in the country and globally.
• Coordinate with relevant coordination platforms for youth and refugees in the country and outside.
• Conduct outreach to relevant refugee communities and refugee-led organizations to inform them of the P2P project and opportunities to learn about the P2P network, education, and employment-linked and durable solutions in the country and globally.
• Provide training sessions developed by the UNHCR's P2P network to the relevant stakeholders, including DAFI club members.
• Contribute to creating training resources based on lessons learned during project implementation to enhance future training sessions.
• Provide in-person and/or virtual counselling sessions on specific topics that allow refugee participants to better understand, navigate, and access education and labour-linked immigration pathways available globally.
• Follow up and track the attendance of the targeted refugees during the info sessions.
• Use data and innovative tools to facilitate refugee access through digital and other communication tools, making information on complementary pathways more widely available for refugees.
• Prepare Monthly reports that include details of all info sessions and individual sessions, contributing to the assessment of the P2P project and its impact.

Furthermore, the Peer Advisor is encouraged to promote voluntary action through engagement with communities during their work, such as engaging with the Tertiary Refugee Students network, DAFI Student Clubs or other relevant student groups. As such, the Peer Advisor should dedicate some of his/her working time to the following suggested activities.

• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country
• Provide mid and end-of-assignment self-reports on their actions, results and opportunities
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
• Promote and advise local groups on using online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the Online Volunteering service whenever possible

Results/expected outputs

As an active team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to people we work with in accomplishing her/his functions, the expected outputs for a Peer Advisor, supported by the Regional Peer-to-Peer Solutions Advisory Network include.

1. Demonstrated proficiency in understanding and effectively utilizing materials related to Peer-to-Peer support within the program.
2. Successfully delivered training and awareness sessions to refugees, ensuring they are well-equipped to access tertiary education, employment, and other opportunities.
3. Conduct group and individual training sessions for refugee students (at the secondary and tertiary levels) and provide technical support to colleagues, partners, and other stakeholders.
4. Compile routine reports, update training content materials, and consult with other Peer advisors and partner staff to support continuous improvement of services delivered.
5. Generate insightful reports, offering a comprehensive overview of the project's impact and adherence to objectives.
6. Create educational materials derived from experiences and lessons learned during the project, enhancing the quality of training resources.
7. Provide valuable recommendations for enhancing the program structure and processes, fostering continuous improvement.
8. Engage effectively in meetings between the tertiary refugee student network and Education working groups, facilitating collaboration and communication.
9. Compile and present comprehensive quarterly reports detailing the program's achievements, challenges, and overall progress.
10. Explore new opportunities that align with the refugee's inclusion and employment goals and the program's objectives, and expand the network of support for refugee students, specifically with higher education and employment providers.
11. During the assignment, a final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development, such as reporting on the number of people mobilized, activities participated in, and capacities developed.
12. Apply Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) systematically, integrate it, and document it in all activities throughout the assignment.

Qualifications/requirements

1. Qualifications, skills, and experience

Education: Required Degree Level: Bachelor's degree. Must be graduated from a higher education program.

Required Experience

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• Fluency in spoken Kurdish and Arabic is required
• Experience in facilitating training programs for youth and refugees
• Knowledge of scholarships for refugees and the skillset to pursue opportunities
• Strong oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills;
• Organized, confident, decisive, and enthusiastic
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with advisors and students
• Lived experience of forced displacement.
• The ability to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures
• Attention to detail in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Solid overall computer skills, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet and office technology equipment;

Desirable Experience

• Additional experience delivering training and communication skills are considered assets.
• Have affinity with or interest in the protection of people who have been displaced or stateless;
• Familiarity with database management;
• Familiarity with community engagement and communication.

Driving license required: No

1. b) Competencies and values

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to the position; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable; ability to apply sound judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept broad responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;
• Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority.
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;
• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Planning and organizing effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;
• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports; to conduct presentations; to articulate options and positions concisely; to communicate with staff, military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; and the capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups.
• Flexibility: ability to live and work in potentially remote conditions; adaptability to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary.

1. c) Language skills

• Fluency in English - Spoken and written English is required;
• Fluency in Arabic,
• Fluency in Kurdish

The position is open only for refugees or asylum-seekers in Iraq with a valid UNHCR certificate.

Conditions of Service

The initial contract will be issued upon arrival for the period indicated above. The incumbent can be extended depending on the mandate's continuation, funding availability, operational necessity, and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

How to apply: please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to HR@sorouh-iq.org and insure that the subject of the email contain "P2P Advisor", any applications not containing it will be neglected.