Project Assistant (2) Positions - Basrah

Context/Reporting line:

Under general guidance of the Head, Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division, the overall supervision of the Programme Officer (Technical Cooperation), the administrative supervision of the Head of Office (HoO) and the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant, the incumbent will coordinate at the field level the implementation and monitoring of IOM Community Policing programme in an allocated geographic area.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Visit target communities to administer surveys, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions, in support of the assessment of community perceptions of security and the security services; undertake regular consultation with concerned stakeholders to understand communities’ security concerns/priorities.

2. Assist in planning and in implementing and oversee/monitor Community Policing Forums (CPFs), training courses, and other activities; review and provide inputs to resource material; liaise with Interior Ministry and relevant local authorities to develop and finalize work plans, workshop/training agendas, etc.

3. Support the Project structure and M&E Unit to monitor and evaluate activities including, in particular, those to be carried out under the project, strengthening community policing in Iraq; in this context: assist in developing pre- and post-training or workshop questionnaires and analyzing, uploading and/or circulating information collected.

4. Support the Project structure to engender and maintain strategic relationships with the Iraqi police, local authorities and community leaders, act as the primary interlocutor with the Focal Officer of the Police at the Governorate level.

5. Assist in entering and cleaning training-related data; coordinate ‘remote’ data entry, as needed.

6. Collect data from workshops, trainings and meetings to be entered in the database

7. Translate correspondence and other materials from Arabic into English and vice-versa, as requested by the PM and/or his designee; provide interpretation during meetings when requested.

8. Upon request, contribute to the development and/or circulation of public information material.

9. Assist CMTs and WEGs (and/or other representative bodies) and the local police to define Terms of Reference for their engagement and collaboration under the project.

10. Facilitate and monitor local-level activities, including training courses, awareness raising sessions and Community Policing Forums.

11. In coordination with Heads of Satellite Office (HoSOs) and Management, liaise and engender strategic relationships with relevant local stakeholders, including the Iraqi Police and provincial council members.

12. Monitor and notify the Program Manager, and the Senior Project staff of all potential/emerging risks associated with the project.

13. Seek views of communities on how to improve the performance of the project and promote greater local ownership.

14. Travel on duty, based on the needs of the programme.

15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education:

 Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, economics, business management from an accredited academic university or institute.

Experience and Skills:

 At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.

 Ability to work harmoniously withy colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

 Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, and drive for results.

 Strong computer background including experience with relational database and Microsoft applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

 Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments.

 Knowledge in information sharing and coordination with internal units.

Languages:

 Fluency in English and Arabic is required.