IOM - Senior Project Assistant - Erbil

Context:
Under the general guidance of the Head of the Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division, and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Technical Cooperation), the Senior Project Assistant will bear responsibility and accountability for the following tasks:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Independently lead and coordinate the implementation of Community Engagement and Policing (CEP) and Transitional Justice (TJ) activities at both national and local levels. This includes budget oversight, data management, and the development of monitoring tools. Maintain databases, analyze security dynamics, identify trends in implementation areas, draft comprehensive project work plans, and monitor and adjust implementation strategies based on programme identified gaps and strengths.
2. Coordinate the drafting and timely submission of regular project progress reports, interim reports, and final project evaluations, ensuring compliance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.
3. Collaborate closely with the CEP and TJ Programme Officers to participate in monthly technical meetings and maintain effective communication with IOM departments and units directly involved in CEP and TJ projects.
4. Support the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data derived from CEP and TJ programmes. Utilize this data to inform the development of various informational products, including reports, periodic updates, briefing papers, research papers, governorate overviews, and success stories that illustrate the impact of community policing initiatives, in addition to supporting MEAL components in the CEP and TJ projects.
5. Assist in timely organization and implementation of outreach and awareness raising activities on Survivors’ Law and other transitional justice mechanisms.
6. Assist in maintaining close liaison with the Ministry of Interior, local government authorities, CSOs, communities, United Nation agencies, donors, and other stakeholders to ensure due coordination of activities. This includes the preparation and participation in meetings, trainings, workshops, and conferences involving stakeholders above and preparing minutes of such meetings.
7. Assist senior project staff to draft and translate reference materials such as briefing documents, presentations, training material, and internal and external reports.
8. Perform any other duties as assigned to contribute to the success of CEP and TJ programs.
9. Travel on duty to Iraq, based on the needs of the program.