Community Focal Point

Context/Reporting line:

In Iraq, IOM’s Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division (PSD) 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 the targeted 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 General guidance of the Head, Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division, the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator (PSD), the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Senior Social Cohesion Assistant.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Assist in maintain close connection with local authorities, youth, women, and people in vulnerable situations in assisting the Area Coordinator.
2. Support community-based social cohesion activities.
3. Participate in Community need assessments community for people and reach out to the people in need.
4. Contribute to the team effort to develop materials, agenda, and other necessary tools.
5. Contribute to the survey and assessment as necessary.
6. Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the program.
7. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or other relevant fields from an accredited academic university or institute with 1 year of relevant professional experience or;
• School Diploma with 3 years of relevant Professional experience.

Experience and Skills:

• 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 and international organizations would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in social cohesion and peacebuilding and conflict sensitive programming.
• Strong knowledge of protection issues and principles.
• Knowledge of the community context and the impact of the conflict in the area.
• Excellent planning skills.
• Storing reporting skills.

Languages:

• Fluency in English, Kurdish and Arabic is required.

• Knowledge of ant other language is an advantage.

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 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/20240122094000/YtbJ6WmArfGZO7p240LKk3NBu       

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