Durable Solutions Coordination Liaison Assistant

Context/Reporting line:

Under the general guidance of the Head, Transition and Recovery Division, the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator (Durable Solutions), the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the National Liaison Officer, the incumbent will perform the following duties.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

Field Liaison

The successful candidate will be the principal interlocutor for liaising with the JCMC, Ninewa Local authorities, Ninewa MoMD and provide support to the durable solutions coordination (DSTWG and RWG) team for Ninewa Governorate.

1. Assist the Ninewa National Liaison Officer to coordinate with the government counterparts, especially JCMC and MoMD on durable solutions matters.
2.   Support effective information sharing between the Durable Solutions Coordination team and JCMC, MoMD, other local authorities on durable solutions matters.
3. Provide support to advocacy efforts and messaging, and alert on issues related to durable solutions and obtain input from local authorities and displacement affected communities.
4. Assist to collect, analyze and utilize data and feedback to identify opportunities to improve the relationship with Ninewa MoMD, JCMC and other relevant partners.
5. Assist the Ninewa National Liaison Officer to provide liaison support to coordination groups in Ninewa and surrounding locations.
6. Engage closely with the Durables Solutions Technical Working Group (DSTWG), the Returns Working Group and other various coordination mechanisms when needed to ensure two-way information sharing.
7. Stay abreast of the changing socio-political dynamic in areas of return and provide feedback to the National Liaison officer and respective colleagues. 
8. Perform administrative duties including notes for files, situation briefs, monthly reports, and minutes to allow for monitoring of progress in the field.

IOM Operations Liaison

1. Assist the IOM Policy and Liaison Officer in coordinating with the government counterparts, especially JCMC, Ninewa MoMD and the IOM durable solutions programme units.
2. Support effective information sharing between IOM, JCMC, Ninewa MoMD and local authorities.
3. Contribute to IOM Durable Solutions Programmatic assessments and needs through information, context analysis and information from Government counterparts.
4. Support the IOM durable solutions and TRD teams in coordinating programme initiatives on durable solutions with local government and community leaders.
5. In coordination with the IOM Policy and Liaison Officer, contribute to prepare briefing materials, background information and official correspondence to the government.
6. Perform other duties required by the Durable Solutions Coordinator, the Policy and Liaison Officer, and other senior managers in the reporting line for this position.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, Social Work, or any related field from an accredited academic
  university or institute.

Experience and Skills:

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working on displacement-related issues and durable solutions at the field level.
• Strong computer background including experience with relational database and Microsoft applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and MS Teams.
• Experience with coordination work with different sectors including humanitarian, development, and

peacebuilding.

• Support adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, partners, IOM, and other
  emergency response actors.

Languages:

• Fluency in English, and Arabic is required.

Competencies

• The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
• VALUES – All SOC staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
• CORE COMPETENCIES – Behavioural indicators – Choose a level.
• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

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/20240303150342/JEPqVeKzkbd3pUyu56iGBftNg       

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