Job Information Social Cohesion Assistant NGO Information
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Governorate Kirkuk
Job Shift
Nationality National
Working Hours Full Time
Posted 2022-01-11
Requirements
Minimum Education Bachelor Degree
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Minimum Experience 3 Year
Required Travel
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No Of Jobs 1
Published Date 2022-01-11
Deadline Date 2022-01-21
Location
[Hawija,Iraq ]
Description

Context/Reporting line:
In Iraq, IOM’s Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division (PDS) aims to address the drivers of conflict and
displacement through a community driven and led approach to promote resilience, social cohesion, and
improved mental and emotional wellbeing in target areas. Through five integrated pillars: Social cohesion,
MHPSS and Protection, Livelihoods, Community Service and Quick Impact Projects, and CVE/PVE
programming, IOM’s stabilization program supports IDPs and returnees to regain a sense of safety and
security, increase self- and community efficacy, and develop tools to deal with the past and regain hope and
agency in the future.
Under the overall supervision of the Head, Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division, the administrative
supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Area Coordinator, the Social
Cohesion Assistant will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of IOM’s Social Cohesion
activities as following:
Core Functions / Responsibilities
1. Develop an activity plan in close collaboration with the Area Coordinator and Hawija’s Team Leader.
2. Collect high quality information through direct observation, focus group and community discussions,
and key informant interviews in accordance with IOM’s guidelines and. SOPs.
3. Support the identification and analysis of protection issues and trends.
4. Conduct community outreach activities and ensure inclusiveness of vulnerable and marginalized
populations in project activities.
5. Support the Area Coordinator to organize and coordinate workshops, trainings, dialogue sessions and
other small group events, in close collaboration with local authorities and communities.
6. Assist the Area Coordinator in the overall management of the project, including administrative,
coordination, and project development functions.
7. Participate in the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the program and the integration of work
with the activities of the social cohesion and other CSU program activities on governorate level.
8. Maintain and update electronic databases and records for beneficiaries and activities and keep detailed
notes of all work activities.
9. Support Social Cohesion Focal Points’ community mobilization activities.
10. Travel to all project sites in designated region (and as needed to other regions) and monitor locations
who have received IOM assistance, QIPs support and ensure that activities are being carried out in
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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accordance with IOM guidelines and provide guidance to the Area coordinator to make necessary
improvements or changes to social cohesion activities and strategy.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Education:
 Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or other relevant fields from an
accredited academic university or institute.
Experience and Skills:
 At least 3 years of relevant work experience in social projects/community stabilization.
 Demonstrated proficiency with Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, word as well as
good working knowledge with databases and online applications.
 Previous working experience with NGOs, international organizations would be an advantage.
 Demonstrated experience in social cohesion and peacebuilding and conflict sensitive programming.
 Strong knowledge of protection issues and principles.
Languages
 Fluency in Arabic is required.
 Working knowledge in English and Kurdish is an advantage.
Behavioral Competencies
 Work prioritization and ability to multitask.
 Shares knowledge and experience.
 Positive and 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).

How To Apply

While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal
applicants.
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Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:
https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20220111134020/zqya935nAGQiM6RbudBC0eTSf
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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