Senior Tribal Engagement Officer

[Erbil,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 and the direct supervision of the
Tribal Engagement and Durable Solutions Coordinator, the Senior Tribal Engagement Officer will be
responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of IOM’s tribal engagement activities. S/he must
have demonstrated experience in social cohesion and peacebuilding and conflict sensitive programming, as
well as strong knowledge of protection issues and principles.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Recruit and manage the Tribal Engagement team across areas of operations (Iraq), Train and mentor
field staff engaged in social cohesion and durable solutions programming, promoting conflict sensitivity
and do-no-harm principles. Flag any staff performance concerns and put forward recommendations to
strengthen local capacity.
2. Plan and oversee Tribal Engagement activities with coordination with the Tribal Engagement and
Durable Solution Coordinator and other IOM units, while ensuring procedures are in place for the Tribal
Engagement activities
3. Ensure timely write-up of progress and findings of the Tribal Engagement processes
4. Supervise the master archive of all documents and data collated and referred
5. Ensure archives, data and documents are accessible and well archived
6. Provide advice and guidance to Tribal Engagement team members
7. Lead the lesson learnt exercise among team members at the end of each process
8. Plan, coordinate, and oversee the Quick Impact Projects (QIPs)
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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9. Support in the analysis and monitor dynamics in target communities and relevance to IOM
programming, proposing adjustments and/or identifying new areas of potential intervention accordingly.
10. Ensure robust protection mainstreaming, and that do-no-harm principles are incorporated into all
projects and activities.

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 and the direct supervision of the
Tribal Engagement and Durable Solutions Coordinator, the Senior Tribal Engagement Officer will be
responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of IOM’s tribal engagement activities. S/he must
have demonstrated experience in social cohesion and peacebuilding and conflict sensitive programming, as
well as strong knowledge of protection issues and principles.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Recruit and manage the Tribal Engagement team across areas of operations (Iraq), Train and mentor
field staff engaged in social cohesion and durable solutions programming, promoting conflict sensitivity
and do-no-harm principles. Flag any staff performance concerns and put forward recommendations to
strengthen local capacity.
2. Plan and oversee Tribal Engagement activities with coordination with the Tribal Engagement and
Durable Solution Coordinator and other IOM units, while ensuring procedures are in place for the Tribal
Engagement activities
3. Ensure timely write-up of progress and findings of the Tribal Engagement processes
4. Supervise the master archive of all documents and data collated and referred
5. Ensure archives, data and documents are accessible and well archived
6. Provide advice and guidance to Tribal Engagement team members
7. Lead the lesson learnt exercise among team members at the end of each process
8. Plan, coordinate, and oversee the Quick Impact Projects (QIPs)
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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9. Support in the analysis and monitor dynamics in target communities and relevance to IOM
programming, proposing adjustments and/or identifying new areas of potential intervention accordingly.
10. Ensure robust protection mainstreaming, and that do-no-harm principles are incorporated into all
projects and activities.

Education:
 Bachelor’s degree in social science, information management from an accredited academic university
or institute.
Experience and Skills:
 At least 9 years in relevant work experience.
 High level of familiarity with Tribal Structures in Iraq, conflict mediation and moderation skills
 Emergency programming and operational management skills an asset
 Excellent communications and reporting skills
 Ability to manage (remote) research teams effectively
 Ability to use a logical and structured approach to collate, archive and synthesize information
 Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information from a wide range of sources
 Ability to address data inconsistencies and triangulate information
 Proven ability to meet deadlines
 Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
 Proven ability to undertake activities through a participatory, inclusive and consultative process
 Ability to understand and adapt to complex and dynamic situations
 Ability to work under extreme pressure
 Minimum 5 years’ experience in a humanitarian setting, preferably within the UN/NGO system
 Knowledge of qualitative data collection methods and methodology
 Experience in QIPs programming is an asset
 Experience with scenario building and facilitation of joint analysis
 Experience in coordination and managing large teams
 Ability to address data inconsistencies and triangulate information
 Proven ability to meet deadlines
 Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
 Proven ability to undertake activities through a participatory, inclusive and consultative process
 Ability to understand and adapt to complex and dynamic situations
 Ability to work under extreme pressure
 Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
 Excellent report drafting skills
Languages:
 Fluency in English, Kurdish 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.
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 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/20210926132530/Pgtd1UZxD5ajMewqFuRCShsGK 

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