Community Mobilizer

Context/Reporting line:

Under the general guidance of the Program Coordinator, the overall supervision of the National Operations Officer, the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Senior Durable Solution Field Assistant, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Carry out field-based activities related to ongoing durable solutions work.
2. Perform outreach in camp and non-camp settings, doing tent-to-tent visits to gather information or provide information to beneficiaries who are registered with IOM.
3. Contribute to information sharing initiatives and outreach efforts for open registration calls for camp-based activities.
4. Regularly contribute to reports, ensuring the timely provision of precise and well-written reports of any issues affecting the operation of the activities.
5. Contribute to outreach and registration campaign design and implementation activities.

1. Support the Senior Durable Solution Field Assistant in maintaining an updated stakeholder mapping through providing up to date information related to the stakeholders. 
2. Support the Senior Durable Solution Field Assistant in managing and arranging the DS data base.
3. Support the implementation of the DS activities in Ninawa’s camps, Sinjar area and Dohuk camps.
4. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by supervisor(s).

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or any related field from an accredited academic university or institute with 2 years of relevant professional experience, or
• Highschool diploma degree with 4 years of relevant experience.

Experience and Skills:

• Work experience in related field, preferably with shelter programs; implemented.by United Nations or NGO.
• Working experience with the United Nations, or international non-governmental organization.
• Good experience in community mobilization.
• Good communication and coordination skill with demining sectors.
• Demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, and drive for results.
• Proficiency in office applications, including Word and Excel, internet explorer.

Languages:

• Fluency in English, Kurdish 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/20240514160240/3BfAuD1NvWkgwF2VTzP0UCesl  

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