Senior Program Assistant (Awareness Raising and Capacity Building)

[Baghdad,Nineveh,Iraq ]

Context/Reporting line:
On March 1, Iraqi Council of Representatives adopted the Law on Support to Yazidi Women Survivors
(Survivors Law). This law represents a watershed moment in Iraqi efforts to address the legacy of ISIL crimes
against Yazidis and victims from other minorities, through transitional justice framework as it officially
recognizes acts of genocide against Yazidi and other communities, and it provides access to variety of
reparation rights and benefits provides for individual survivors, such as compensation, health care, mental
support, support in employment, etc.
The Directorate for Female Yazidi Survivors Affairs (Directorate), the main implementing body for this
legislation is established under the federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MOLSA) and it will be
located in Mosul, with branch offices in areas where survivors reside. The Directorate is headed by the
Directorate General from Yazidi community. If reparations are to be discharged in a timely and effective
manner, and in line with victims’ centered principle, the Directorate and other relevant actors (civil society
organizations, survivors’ networks and grass root activists) and will need to raise awareness, inform and proactively
engage with survivors and their communities in order to encourage and facilitate access of all
survivors to the Survivors Law benefits.
Since 2019, IOM Iraq (Community Stabilization Unit) has been supporting institutions and civil society in the
development of a reparation’s framework for CRSV survivors in Iraq. After adoption of the Survivors Law,
the technical support has entered a new phase focused on strengthening capacity of the relevant institutions to
implement a reparations program in line with best practices and international standards for state reparation
programs; expanding participation of civil society and survivors in the implementation and monitoring of the
reparation process; and enhancing survivors’ access to reparation benefits as well as their meaningful
participation in the process of implementation.
Under the overall supervision of the Head, Community Stabilization Unit, and the direct supervision of the CSU
Reparations Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of
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.
activities to raise awareness on the Survivors Law among survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV),
affected communities and general public, strengthening capacity of the CSOs and survivors networks for
advocacy in transitional justice and provide other types of support to reparations and transitional justice
activities. More specifically, the successful candidates will:
Core Functions / Responsibilities
1. Assist in preparation and execution of capacity building activities of civil society actors, including
survivors’ networks for advocacy for transitional justice and increased political representation.
2. Assist in the timely organization and implementation of outreach and awareness raising activities on
Survivors’ Law and other transitional justice mechanisms.
3. Provide general assistance to develop and disseminate tools, materials, guidelines, targeting NGOs,
CSOs, survivors and their networks, and other government and non-governmental stakeholders.
4. Assist senior project staff to devise communication channels through which information on the
Survivors Law can be shared with survivors and their communities.
5. Assist in maintaining close liaison with Directorate, community groups, local government authorities,
CSOs, and other stakeholders to ensure due coordination of activities.
6. Support the monitoring of awareness activities where necessary.
7. Assist senior project staff to draft and translate reference materials such as briefing documents,
presentations, training material, and internal and external reports.
8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Context/Reporting line:
On March 1, Iraqi Council of Representatives adopted the Law on Support to Yazidi Women Survivors
(Survivors Law). This law represents a watershed moment in Iraqi efforts to address the legacy of ISIL crimes
against Yazidis and victims from other minorities, through transitional justice framework as it officially
recognizes acts of genocide against Yazidi and other communities, and it provides access to variety of
reparation rights and benefits provides for individual survivors, such as compensation, health care, mental
support, support in employment, etc.
The Directorate for Female Yazidi Survivors Affairs (Directorate), the main implementing body for this
legislation is established under the federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MOLSA) and it will be
located in Mosul, with branch offices in areas where survivors reside. The Directorate is headed by the
Directorate General from Yazidi community. If reparations are to be discharged in a timely and effective
manner, and in line with victims’ centered principle, the Directorate and other relevant actors (civil society
organizations, survivors’ networks and grass root activists) and will need to raise awareness, inform and proactively
engage with survivors and their communities in order to encourage and facilitate access of all
survivors to the Survivors Law benefits.
Since 2019, IOM Iraq (Community Stabilization Unit) has been supporting institutions and civil society in the
development of a reparation’s framework for CRSV survivors in Iraq. After adoption of the Survivors Law,
the technical support has entered a new phase focused on strengthening capacity of the relevant institutions to
implement a reparations program in line with best practices and international standards for state reparation
programs; expanding participation of civil society and survivors in the implementation and monitoring of the
reparation process; and enhancing survivors’ access to reparation benefits as well as their meaningful
participation in the process of implementation.
Under the overall supervision of the Head, Community Stabilization Unit, and the direct supervision of the CSU
Reparations Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of
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.
activities to raise awareness on the Survivors Law among survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV),
affected communities and general public, strengthening capacity of the CSOs and survivors networks for
advocacy in transitional justice and provide other types of support to reparations and transitional justice
activities. More specifically, the successful candidates will:
Core Functions / Responsibilities
1. Assist in preparation and execution of capacity building activities of civil society actors, including
survivors’ networks for advocacy for transitional justice and increased political representation.
2. Assist in the timely organization and implementation of outreach and awareness raising activities on
Survivors’ Law and other transitional justice mechanisms.
3. Provide general assistance to develop and disseminate tools, materials, guidelines, targeting NGOs,
CSOs, survivors and their networks, and other government and non-governmental stakeholders.
4. Assist senior project staff to devise communication channels through which information on the
Survivors Law can be shared with survivors and their communities.
5. Assist in maintaining close liaison with Directorate, community groups, local government authorities,
CSOs, and other stakeholders to ensure due coordination of activities.
6. Support the monitoring of awareness activities where necessary.
7. Assist senior project staff to draft and translate reference materials such as briefing documents,
presentations, training material, and internal and external reports.
8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Education:
 Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Political Science, Economic, Education or any related field from an
accredited academic university or institute.
Experience and Skills:
 Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the humanitarian or development sector, of which at least two
years involves capacity building programs and or/work with displaced population.
 Experience in capacity building for local NGOs is an advantage.
 Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of people including people of culturally
diverse backgrounds.
Languages:
 Fluency in English, Kurdish and Arabic is required.
Behavioral Competencies
 Display compassion and dignified treatment of survivors.
 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/20211101111532/Qhi8agA3pYBODTHyFenmqJSf1 
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.