National Liaison Officer (Durable Solutions Coordination)

Context/Reporting line:

Under the general guidance of the Head, Transition and Recovery Division, the overall supervision of the Senior Durable Solutions Coordinator, the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator (Durable Solutions) the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

DS Coordination Liaison and information provision

1. Support liaison functions for the durable solutions coordination team (Durable Solutions Technical Working Group (DSTWG) and Returns Working Group (RWG)), including maintaining contacts with key government, international and national actors in Ninewa to enhance partnership, as well as other government agencies at the national/subnational level and provide suggestions on potential areas for collaboration.
2. Promote the DSTWG/RWG objectives and priorities through formal and informal contacts with relevant government, international and national actors in Ninewa and increase the DS (Durable Solutions) coordination structure profile across the governorates of focus.
3. In close coordination with relevant colleagues in Baghdad and DSTWG and RWG chairs, support appropriate coordination and information sharing within relevant government and community structures within the governorates of focus, including through the production of flash updates and bi-weekly situational reports.
4. Keep abreast of durable solutions related activities and needs across the governorates of focus and relevant line ministries, matters pertaining to IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) and returnees, and regularly inform the RWG/DSTWG staff on key DS issues.
5. Coordinate the organization and implantation of Durable Solutions Planning workshops/roundtables with government counterparts and other key stakeholders, for the purpose of contributing to governorate level durable solutions plans and supporting government leadership.
6. Provide support to advocacy efforts and messaging and follow up on return and durable solutions related activities and needs across the governorates of focus and relevant line ministries, and alert on issues related to IDPs and returns, camp closure and returns, new return instructions, assistance form government etc.
7. Attend meetings on behalf of RWG/DSTWG at governorate level, Joint Coordination Forums (JCFs) and Area Based groups (ABCs) to advocate on key return issues and promote inclusion of returns and durable solutions
8. Draft briefing and background information as well as official correspondence to the government as requested by RWG/DSTWG, as well as weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports.
9. Assist in Conducting mapping at field level of humanitarian, recovery and development needs, response and gaps in key return areas based on data from the field, international partners, and the government, and advise on priorities and areas to intervene.
10. Facilitate and organize joint field visits to areas of return and displacement, and provide operational guidance and coordination to return assessments, pilot projects to support return, return processes
11. Assist the DS coordinators in promoting lesson learning by identifying and sharing best practices.
12. Support effective information sharing between IOM, government departments, local authorities and displacement affected communities.
13. Provide operational support to durable solutions assessments, pilot projects to support sustainable return, resettlement, or local integration, etc. to ensure lesson learning and development of best practices.
14. Perform other duties required by the Durable Solutions Working Groups Coordinator, and other senior managers in the reporting line for this position.

Education:

• Master’s degree in political science, International Relations, International Law, Public Relations, or any related field from an accredited academic university or institution, or
• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with 2 years of relevant professional

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in developing strategies, policies, and guidelines on internal
• Demonstratable work experience in Iraq on displacement and forced migration
• Proven knowledge and technical skills in return and reintegration
• Excellent written skills and proven experience in drafting official correspondence is a
• Previous experience in coordination forums and working with government is an
• Sound presentation and communication skills/ ability to present in inter- agency and governmental forums is required.

 

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is

Competencies[1]

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.
MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES – Behavioral indicators – Level 2
Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential. Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.

Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

    Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

 

[1] Competencies and respective levels should be drawn from the Competency Framework of the Organization.

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/20240516100401/aA2NFCxSM1YpO7XdRBnuDK93z   

 

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