Context/Reporting line:

IOM Iraq, through its various programme units, implements a wide variety of activities related to post-conflict recovery and durable solutions in Iraq. The Return and Recovery Unit works to remove the initial obstacles to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) return and reintegration in Iraq’s post-conflict areas and lay the foundation for longer-term recovery, economic development, and reconstruction in general. TRD s work areas include policy and coordination, including oversight of IOM’s leadership role in Iraq Durable Solutions coordination mechanisms; data including research and the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM); and operational activities such as housing and infrastructure reconstruction, livelihoods, cash for work and community engagement, in addition to direct support in facilitating voluntary returns for IDPs who have faced protracted displacement.

Under the general guidance of the Head, Transition and Recovery Division, the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Durable Solutions and Community Engagement) and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Durable Solutions), the successful candidate will be responsible for the design, analysis and reporting of data related to the participation in DS programming and for the monitoring of progress towards durable solutions.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

Data collection

1. Assist in data collection activities of the community resource center and research field teams across the country and resolve challenges and issues faced by the teams in their operations.
2. Monitor the implementation of the data collection, data cleaning, translation and data quality process of durable solutions programme data and update the team’s workplan in close coordination of the DS Program Coordinator.
3. Assist in providing technical guidance to the field teams in the timely and methodologically correct implementation of quantitative and qualitative research in geographical areas covered by the research field teams
4. Assist in the timely implementation of the preparation of ODK and Kobo forms, as well as data cleaning procedures and finalizing in a timely manner according to project timelines.

Information management

5. In collaboration with MIS and MEAL teams, design and maintain the needed beneficiaries tracking database.
6. Support the development and maintain information and data management systems and processes for the DS team and collect, verify, and enter data in English and Arabic, ensuring confidentiality and data protection principles are adhered to at all times.
7. Support in developing data collection tools using but not limited to, the Open Data Kit (ODK) and KOBO set of tools.
8. Participate in designing, developing, and maintaining database systems.

Analysis and Reporting

9. Supporting in conduct research through the use of secondary data and support integration of contextual analysis, displacement, and recovery-related information pertinent to the target areas and communities, including major historical or political events which have affected the displacement and reintegration developments in the area, secondary data review and analysis of trends, including but not limited to displacement and returns trends, protection environment and conflict analysis.
10. Conduct quantitative and qualitative primary data analysis and generate tables, charts, and explanatory narrative text, with clear disaggregation of perspectives and experiences based on      gender and displacement status.
11. Draft narrative reports and summaries presenting analysis of findings from Reintegration monitoring, combined with other relevant sources of information on displacement and return trends in the area, social dynamics, and programmatic
12. Participate in the development and update of the methodology for post return monitoring data collection based on program requirements.
    1. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Human Rights, International Relations, Law, Mathematics, Engineering, or any related field from an accredited academic University or institute.

Experience and Skills:

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience in design and implementation of assessments, field-based research and analysis, protection monitoring, programmatic impact monitoring.
• Substantial knowledge of non-profit work including data collection and data analysis in post-conflict settings.
• Knowledge of Durable Solutions Principles, international standards and Frameworks, Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement.
• Proven experience of research and assessments on displacement and durable solutions.
• Knowledge and experience of Durable Solutions programming is desirable.
• Familiarity with and/or experience in Iraq or in other internal displacement contexts in the Middle East is an asset.
• Familiarity with and/or experience in post-conflict environments is an asset.
• Excellent analytical, communication, writing and presentation skills.

Languages:

• Fluency in English, Kurdish and Arabic is required.

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/20221128082436/ECXZ35mDQ7hbHOyaowuiVKLrF

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