IOM - National Consultant for Strengthening Outreach and Visibility of Survivors Law Implementation - Mosul

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In March 2021, Iraqi Council of Representatives adopted the Law on Support to Yazidi Women Survivors (Survivors Law). The Survivors Law represents a watershed moment in Iraqi efforts to address the legacy of Daesh crimes against Yazidis and victims from other minorities, as it officially recognizes acts of genocide against these communities. It stipulates wide range of reparations to women and girls; survivors of conflict related sexual violence (CRSV), as well as children abducted by Daesh, including monthly pension, plot of land, rehabilitation and health care. The Directorate for Survivors Affairs (Directorate) is the main implementing body for this legislation, and it is established under the federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MOLSA). Its main office is in Mosul, and the first branch office is opened in Sinjar.
First phase of the implementation of the Survivors Law has started in September 2022, by launching of the application process for survivors through which individual survivors apply for verification of their claims, by using the Directorate’s online portal or directly through the Directorate. Once their claims are verified by a specialized Committee, they will be entitled to start receiving monthly salary and other benefits foreseen in the Survivors Law.
Critical element of implementation of the Survivors Law is timely information sharing with Yazidi and other affected communities, as well as other relevant stakeholders. Information about application process and provision of benefits as well as regarding other parts of mandate of the Directorate, needs to be tailored according to gender and cultural sensitivities, and effectively delivered through various communication channels, including traditional and social media. Lack of effective outreach can lead to spreading of misinformation thus threatening the progress of implementation made until now. This can further lead to negative impact on the process of rebuilding trust between affected communities and the government.
IOM Iraq is the main technical partner of the Directorate and in this capacity, it provides technical and expert assistance to the Directorate regarding application process, awareness raising, outreach to communities, MHPSS support to survivors, etc. In October 2022, IOM Iraq and the Directorate signed a formal agreement of cooperation.
Under the general guidance of the Head, Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division, the overall supervision of the Sr Programme Coordinator (Peace Bldg&Stabl), the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Reparations Officer in close coordination with the Director General., the successful incumbent will perform his/her duties as follows:
 

Core Functions / Responsibilities
Key deliverables:
1. Support the GDSA in developing information related to the Survivors Law through the Directorate and other stakeholders, including meetings, awareness raising session events, etc.
2. Support the GDSA in arranging and = accompany the DG in- meetings between the Directorate with national and international stakeholders and events, that are relevant for its outreach purposes, to document and develop material for outreach outcomes and strategy to the GDSA and translate during meetings as needed.
3. Support in the GDSA designing of outreach material related to information and implementation of the Yezidi Survivors Law, including documents, brochures, multimedia content, visibility and events of the GDSA and YSL.
4. Assist the GDSA in producing media products of the work achieved by the GDSA monthly and publicize on the official public accounts of the Directorate, and through other channel as appropriate based on the Directorate’s needs.
5. Assist the GDSA in designing a three-year Outreach strategy for the Directorate, by outlining key needs, approaches and stakeholders for effective outreach of the implementation of the Survivors Law.
6. Assist the GDSA in creating and regularly update directory of international and national media outlets and journalist in Iraq and Kurdistan who are covering issues relevant for the implementation of the Survivors Law.
7. Conduct other tasks that might be assigned.