TRD Team Leader, Diyala

Context/Reporting line:

Under the overall supervision of the Head, Transition and Recovery Division, the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator in close coordination with the relevant technical units of IOM TRD (livelihoods, engineering, and community engagement); the incumbent will be responsible for implementing programs related to return and recovery under the area of responsibility as below:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

Program Implementation

1. Support and supervise the implementation of all operational activities under the Transition and Recovery Division (TRD) within the area of responsibility of the Team Leader.

2. Work in close coordination with the Regional Technical Advisors (RTAs) in the North East and related staff to ensure proper implementation of assigned activities and integrate new activities and processes related to Livelihoods, Infrastructure and Community Engagement.

3. Lead efforts in the selection of communities, assessments, and development and finalization of IOM Work and Implementation Plans in close coordination with the team members, Thematic Leads and Program Coordinator.

4. Based on agreed processes and using common tools, manage and support the team with the identification and prioritization of beneficiaries for all TRD operational activities.

5. Assist in the review and endorsement of the cases submitted to the Program Coordinator for final approval.

Information Management

6. Regularly communicate issues to the Program Coordinator, Field Project Officer and Operations Officer to be addressed immediately and conduct validation visits for random samples of different activities and ensure tracking of payments (to be shared directly with Administrative Project Assistant in Erbil).

7. Work in close coordination with Information Management Assistants and TRD field team in the respective governorate to ensure accurate and timely entry of data in the IMS system on a bi-weekly basis.

8. Provide a comprehensive narrative on operational activities and challenges using the reporting tool on a bi-weekly basis and send to the Program Coordinator for clarification and validation.

9. Act as a Public Information (PI) focal point in each governorate to assist in content development for public information and visibility purposes.

10. Fulfil all assigned responsibilities for Monitoring and Evaluation, using M&E tools for data collection purposes to ensure that implementation is being carried out effectively and in accordance with TRD guidelines.

Management and Coordination

11. Fulfill the functions of direct manager for the members of the field team and monitor the progress of team’s work by relaying timely updates to the Program Coordinator, if necessary, through the Field Project Officer and Operations Officer based on work plans.

12. Coordinate with the regional administrative focal point to ensure that payments and deliveries are occurring on time.

13. Assist the Program Coordinator, Field Project Officer, and Operations Officer in the follow up of the members of the team within the Area of Responsibility to identify bottlenecks, seek technical advice, and provide orientation according to IOM standard operating procedures and TRD’s technical procedures.

14. Maintain healthy and trusted work environment between team members and support career development of the team members through continual coaching combined with transparent unbiased evaluation with aim to develop individuals.

15. Participate in internal coordination meetings within the area of responsibility, including those meetings organized by the Head of Sub Office, Thematic Leads and/or Program Coordinator.

16. In coordination with the Program Coordinator, Field Project Officer, and Operations Officer, attend and participate in meetings with external partners (U.N., INGO, NNGO) and support Program Coordinator, Field Project Officer, and Operations Officer in the promotion of partnerships and synergies with other external actors within the area of responsibility.

17. In coordination with the Head of Sub Office and relevant management, ensure good coordination with relevant local authorities and governments in relation to the implementation of RRU activities.

18. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by Program Coordinator.

Required Qualifications

Education:

 University degree in social sciences or any relevant field from an accredited academic university or institute.

Experience and Skills:

 Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in social projects / recovery programming/ humanitarian programmes / community stabilization.

 Experience with international organization is an advantage.

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 Excellent representational skills.

 Proven supervisory/managerial skills.

 Basic project management experience.

Languages:

 Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

 Any other language is an asset.