Project Assistant - Baghdad

Context/Reporting line:

Under General guidance of the Head, Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division, the overall supervision of the Programme Officer (Technical Corporation), and the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant, the successful 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. Support the Senior Project Assistant in preparation of events such as training, workshops, seminars, and collecting all required information to assess M&E unit in the evaluation process.

3. Facilitate and monitor local-level activities, including training courses, awareness raising sessions and Community Policing For a.

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

5. Assist in the organization of field visits/outreach activities; provide interpretation during meetings when requested.

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

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

8. Undertake duty travel as required.

9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.