National Project Officer Durable Solutions - Erbil

Context:

The Transition and Recovery Division (TRD) within IOM Iraq works to remove the initial obstacles to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) return and reintegration in Iraq’s post-conflict areas and lay the foundation for longer-term recovery, economic development and reconstruction in general.

Under overall supervision of Head of Transition and Recovery Division (TRD), and direct supervision to the Durable Solutions Program Coordinator and in correspondence with Team leaders and Field Officers in the governorates, the Durable Solutions National Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation on the ground of all activities related to the durable solutions interventions in areas of displacement and in areas of return or relocation.

The position is based in Erbil office, with at least 60% of time spent roving across governorates based on operational needs.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the roll out of tools and activities related to Durable Solutions program impelementation

in target areas of displacement or destination to ensure a people-centered approach and qualitycontrolled

implementation of multi-sectoral programming (ie. Facilitated voluntary

movemements, housing, livelihoods and infrastructure interventions).

2. Ensure technical guidance is developed and disseminated ccross all relevant staff, including

through staff capacity building, support the roll out and monitor the implementation of

standards and procedures.

3. Guide operations field teams in the operationalization of methodologies and tools for durable solutions programs and ensure coherence in the implementation across all regions.

4. Coordinate with operations teams to conduct assessments, support and monitor activity implementation, provide technical analysis, information and recommendations of programme approaches and advocacy needs;

5. Maintain a presence in field locations when durable solutions programme interventions are being designed, in early stages of implementation and throughout implementation, to ensure the necessary follow up, monitoring and service provisions takes place in line with technical standards;

6. Lead or participate in assessment of new program locations, carry out technical assessments directly, preparation of assessment reports including analysis and recommendations on programmatic way responses and approaches;

7. Liaise with other divisions within IOM and with other organizations, externally, to enable multi-sectoral service provision and comprehensive assistance to be provided to beneficiaries of durable solutions interventions;

8. Collaborate with gender, CWC and AAP teams to ensure that all durable solutions programme activities are appropriate and relevant CWC approaches, full respect of AAP principles and ensure gender mainstreaming;

9. Regularly visit project sites and meeting with staff as required to develop a solid understanding of issues and challenges in each region, and to facilitate a timely implementation of activities in line with standards of quality;

10. Participate in meetings with programme beneficiaries, authorities at the local, governorate and national level and in inter-agency meetings in order to inform and support the roll out of the durable solutions program;

11. Ensure a well-informed context analysis for each area of implementation is maintained, through reading of relevant research, assessments and literature, building on relationships with affected populations, building and maintaining relations with relevant authorities and network of partners.

12. Perform other duties as may be assigned.