Livelihood Technical Advisor (Roving)



International Organization for Migration (IOM)- Erbil

Baghdad
Full Time
2021-07-11
2021-07-25

[Baghdad,Iraq ]

Context/Reporting line:

IOM is a major actor in post-conflict recovery and reconstruction, and as such is heavily involved in

livelihoods development and job creation programmes. IOM’s strengths lie in its field presence around the

country and operational capacity to rebuild community infrastructure, conduct vocational and other trainings,

providing grant funding at local level to support business development and a variety of other areas key to

recovery.

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the overall supervision of the Livelihoods

Technical Lead and the Programme Coordinator, the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office

(HoSO), and the direct supervision of the Livelihoods Project Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for

assisting programmes related to returns and recovery under the area of responsibility as below. The post will

be based in Baghdad and travelling/roving to various regions/governorates within Iraq to support livelihoods

activities and teams.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. By working in close coordination with Team Leaders in each governorate within the assigned

region and the national operations officer (NOO) for that region, provide technical guidance to

Returns and Recovery (RRU) staff to implement all activities under the livelihoods portfolio, in

line with all livelihoods tools, policies and procedures.

2. Provide advice and guidance to the regional team to conduct livelihoods assessments including

labour market and supply chain mapping, under the guidance of the Livelihoods Project Officer and

Team Leader, in line with livelihoods technical tools.

3. In coordination with team leaders and community engagement technical teams in the assigned region,

provide advice to team to assist in the identification and selection of individuals for livelihoods

assistance, in line with livelihoods guidelines and policies.

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.

4. Assist Team Leaders to identify partners and create opportunities with local authorities,

livelihoods sub clusters, associations, chambers of commerce/ industry to implement IOM’s

livelihoods projects.

5. Provide support to RRU teams to support selected individuals by facilitating orientation meetings

and/or business trainings and/or counseling as necessary and provide support to them in the

formulation of their business plans.

6. Travel to all project sites in designated region (and as needed to other regions) and monitor

individuals who have received IOM livelihoods assistance, EDF support and ensure that activities

are being carried out in accordance with livelihoods guidelines and provide guidance to the team

leaders to make necessary improvements of changes to livelihoods service delivery.

7. Follow up with the field teams to quality check data and service delivery and follow up with the

workplans and make recommendations, in coordination with Team Leaders.

8. Organize and conduct satisfaction and feedback surveys in order to improve future livelihoods

projects, provide guidance to the livelihoods team and Team Leader to improve delivery of

livelihoods assistance.

9. In coordination with team leaders and community engagement technical teams, consider and present

strategies to strengthening the operational and implementation skills and suggest capacity building

strategies to maintain a proper operational system correctly and fully, under the guidance of the

Livelihoods Project Officer and Team Leader.

10. 10. Develop and maintain internal control and compliance processes and recommend to Technical

Lead and Livelihoods Project Officer how to strengthen those controls.

11. Support fields team to mainstream gender, disability, protection, and other cross cutting issues into

the livelihoods programming.

12. Document and provide feedback to field teams on updated changes in livelihoods SOPs (Standard

Operations Procedures) and guidelines.

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

 

Description

Context/Reporting line:

IOM is a major actor in post-conflict recovery and reconstruction, and as such is heavily involved in

livelihoods development and job creation programmes. IOM’s strengths lie in its field presence around the

country and operational capacity to rebuild community infrastructure, conduct vocational and other trainings,

providing grant funding at local level to support business development and a variety of other areas key to

recovery.

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the overall supervision of the Livelihoods

Technical Lead and the Programme Coordinator, the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office

(HoSO), and the direct supervision of the Livelihoods Project Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for

assisting programmes related to returns and recovery under the area of responsibility as below. The post will

be based in Baghdad and travelling/roving to various regions/governorates within Iraq to support livelihoods

activities and teams.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. By working in close coordination with Team Leaders in each governorate within the assigned

region and the national operations officer (NOO) for that region, provide technical guidance to

Returns and Recovery (RRU) staff to implement all activities under the livelihoods portfolio, in

line with all livelihoods tools, policies and procedures.

2. Provide advice and guidance to the regional team to conduct livelihoods assessments including

labour market and supply chain mapping, under the guidance of the Livelihoods Project Officer and

Team Leader, in line with livelihoods technical tools.

3. In coordination with team leaders and community engagement technical teams in the assigned region,

provide advice to team to assist in the identification and selection of individuals for livelihoods

assistance, in line with livelihoods guidelines and policies.

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.

4. Assist Team Leaders to identify partners and create opportunities with local authorities,

livelihoods sub clusters, associations, chambers of commerce/ industry to implement IOM’s

livelihoods projects.

5. Provide support to RRU teams to support selected individuals by facilitating orientation meetings

and/or business trainings and/or counseling as necessary and provide support to them in the

formulation of their business plans.

6. Travel to all project sites in designated region (and as needed to other regions) and monitor

individuals who have received IOM livelihoods assistance, EDF support and ensure that activities

are being carried out in accordance with livelihoods guidelines and provide guidance to the team

leaders to make necessary improvements of changes to livelihoods service delivery.

7. Follow up with the field teams to quality check data and service delivery and follow up with the

workplans and make recommendations, in coordination with Team Leaders.

8. Organize and conduct satisfaction and feedback surveys in order to improve future livelihoods

projects, provide guidance to the livelihoods team and Team Leader to improve delivery of

livelihoods assistance.

9. In coordination with team leaders and community engagement technical teams, consider and present

strategies to strengthening the operational and implementation skills and suggest capacity building

strategies to maintain a proper operational system correctly and fully, under the guidance of the

Livelihoods Project Officer and Team Leader.

10. 10. Develop and maintain internal control and compliance processes and recommend to Technical

Lead and Livelihoods Project Officer how to strengthen those controls.

11. Support fields team to mainstream gender, disability, protection, and other cross cutting issues into

the livelihoods programming.

12. Document and provide feedback to field teams on updated changes in livelihoods SOPs (Standard

Operations Procedures) and guidelines.

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

 

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Education:

University degree in social sciences, from an academic accredit University or institute.

Experience and Skills:

At least 5 years of experience in relevant projects.

experience in social projects/community stabilization though a gender point and experience with

international organization is an advantage.

Languages:

Fluency in English, 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).

 

How To Apply

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/20210711163943/FbGdPMoA01UwYpKEO82jLfcJz

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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