Senior Tribal Engagement Assistant (2 Positions)

[Nineveh,Iraq ]

Context/Reporting line:
In Iraq, IOM’s Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) 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, Community Stabilization Unit, the administrative supervision of
the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Senior Tribal Engagement Officer, the Senior
Tribal Engagement Assistant will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of IOM’s tribal
engagement activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities
1. Develop an activity plan in close collaboration with the Tribal Engagement officer
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 Tribal Engagement Officer to organize and coordinate workshops, trainings, dialogue
sessions and other small group events, in close collaboration with local authorities and communities.
6. Assist the Tribal Engagement Officer or 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 Tribal Engagement Focal Points’ community mobilization activities.
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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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
accordance with IOM guidelines and provide guidance to the Officer to make necessary improvements
of changes to Tribal Engagement activities.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by supervisor .

Context/Reporting line:
In Iraq, IOM’s Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) 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, Community Stabilization Unit, the administrative supervision of
the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Senior Tribal Engagement Officer, the Senior
Tribal Engagement Assistant will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of IOM’s tribal
engagement activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities
1. Develop an activity plan in close collaboration with the Tribal Engagement officer
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 Tribal Engagement Officer to organize and coordinate workshops, trainings, dialogue
sessions and other small group events, in close collaboration with local authorities and communities.
6. Assist the Tribal Engagement Officer or 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 Tribal Engagement Focal Points’ community mobilization activities.
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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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
accordance with IOM guidelines and provide guidance to the Officer to make necessary improvements
of changes to Tribal Engagement activities.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by supervisor .

Education:
 University degree in Business Administrative, Computer Science or any related field from an
accredited academic university or institute.

Experience and Skills:
 At least 5 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, as
 Strong knowledge of protection issues and principles.

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).

While this vacancy is open to 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/20211011143133/gCMwWfyk9bOBuLXrzKtc3dETv

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