International Organization for Migration (IOM)- Erbil
Baghdad
Full Time
2021-07-11
2021-07-25
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
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