Senior Protection Assistant-VAWG

Context/Reporting line:

Under the overall supervision of the Protection Coordinator, and the direct supervision of the Protection Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring direct implementation of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) activities in Iraq.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Support the Protection Officer in the coordination meetings of the VAWG working group in KRI and National Working Group to Combat Violence against Women & Girls in Federal Iraq.
2. Assist the Protection Officer in co-leading the Online Violence Working Group in KRI, which includes following up with the members and taking meeting notes.
3. Contribute to the drafting of internal and external reports and VAWG analysis, safety audits and trends, according to IOM and donors’ requirements ensuring that reports are of high quality and submitted in a timely manner.
4. Support other units in IOM on VAWG risk mitigation under the overall guidance of the Protection Officer. Contribute to the design and implementation of VAWG prevention, risk mitigation and response interventions in line with IOM’s Global Framework for Addressing VAWG in crisis
5. Maintain constructive relationships with community leaders, local government counterparts, and service providers involved in the areas of focus (VAWG) and according to IOM protection standards and principles.

1. Work closely with IOM Implementing Partners (IPs) and provide regular support to implement quality VAWG programs while enforcing compliance with, and integrity of, all protection standard operating procedures for VAWG as well as the VAWG minimum standards and Guiding Principles.

7. Engage with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), grassroots organizations, and government actors to identify their needs for VAWG capacity building and facilitating the discussion of transitioning aid to local actors.
8. Identify staff needs related to technical capacity and provide training and workshops on VAWG topics to other protection and non-protection workers within IOM.
9. Prioritize and address all VAWG high risk cases according to IOM VAWG case management SOPs.
10. Supervise the correct documentation and compilation of VAWG CM forms in accordance with all CM steps and related tools and procedure and ensure proper follow up on case management services.
11. Provide guidance and support to the protection team through leading assessments, VAWG activities and protection monitoring in areas of return and/or camp settings.
12. Participate in the Mission’s Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) efforts by adhere PSEA guidelines and support PSEA focal with survivor/victim assistance
13. Promote and facilitate gender and protection mainstreaming and disability inclusion within all project activities.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Education:

• University degree in related field from an accredited academic university or institution with 4 years of relevant professional experience, or
• Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution with 6 years relevant professional experience.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in the field of VAWG or women rights and empowerment.
• Prior experience in working with VAWG survivors on protection and direct assistance.
• Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of actors, including people of culturally diverse backgrounds, government and authorities, humanitarian actors (UN agencies and NGOs).
• Detail-oriented, reliable, efficient, high level of professionalism, organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Good analytical skills, strong eye for detail and accuracy.
• Experience in case management, Counter Trafficking, AVRR, and/or VAWG, or other protection programming (required).
• Experience in managing and/or implementing projects.
• Experience in delivering Protection and/or VAWG training to internal and external audiences (required).
• Good written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties (required).
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills (required).
• Flexibility in working overtime when needed (required).
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word and Excel, and PowerPoint) (required).
• Willing to collaborate with and support people from different ethnic groups and different religions (required).

Languages:

• Fluency in English, Kurdish (Badini or Sorani) and English.

Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

VALUES – All IOM 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/20240820101919/eh2tlu031HmFU4VAJLwcriG86      

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