Durable Solutions, Operations- Durable Solutions Field Assistant, Dohuk

Context/Reporting line:

Following the end of hostilities against ISIS, the return of approximately 3.6 million Iraqis is threatened by the large presence of debris, heavy damage to community infrastructure and destroyed shelter. The work of the transition and Recovery Division within IOM Iraq is to remove these initial obstacles to return and lay the foundation for longer-term recovery, economic development, and peacebuilding programming.

Under the general guidance of the Head, Transition and Recovery Division, the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator and Programme Coordinator, the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Senior Durable Solutions Assistant in close coordination with the National Durable Solutions Operations Officer, the “Durable Solutions Field Assistant” will support return and community engagement activities in Dohuk and Ninewa governorates in both camps and urban sites. The position is based out of the IOM Dohuk office and will involve consistent visits to the areas of concern throughout the Ninewa and Dohuk Governorates to implement return operations.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Act as the focal point of the return project with constant presence in the camp/ out camp and constant interaction with IDPs and CCCM at the camp level.

2. Support the workplan of community mobilizers responsible for community mobilization, sensitization, and risks communication.

3. Implementing the registration help desks operated in Dohuk camps and out of camp including coordination with CCCM actors, mobilization for registration, provision of IEC materials and other relevant tasks.

4. Support in community sensitization activities in the camp/ out camp including coordinating with camp stakeholders, areas of return stakeholders, public service providers and duty bearers.

5. In collaboration with local authorities and with other TRD and other IOM units’ staff, support in conducting the area of origin risk assessment through host communities’ consultations and key informant interviews.

This may include interviews with Mukhtars, tribal leaders, local authorities, returnees’ committees and any other relevant personals or entities.

6. Support the senior DS Field Assistant in maintaining an updated stakeholder mapping through providing up to date information related to the stakeholders.

7. Support the senior DS field assistant in managing and arranging the DS data base.

8. Support implementation of the DS activities in Ninawa’s camps and Sinjar.

9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by supervisor(s).

Required Qualifications

Education:

• University degree in social sciences, humanitarian studies, law, or any relevant department to the scope of work from an accredited academic university or institute.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in social cohesion /community stabilization, protection, camp management, community engagement or MHPSS.

• Good understanding and proven experience in individual profiling of vulnerable population and in conducting referrals in line with protection standards.

• Demonstrable skills in engaging with communities, leading community consultations, running focus group discussion and other forms of CWC approaches.

• Previous work in the return/camp setting in Ninewa and/or in social cohesion, peacebuilding, or community stabilization activities in Ninewa governorate is an advantage.

• Good organizational, communication, coordination, and time-management skills.

• Good ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize information in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong ability to productively work under pressure and circumstances of insecurity.

• Good reporting skills, reliability, flexibility, commitment, and patience.

• Ability to gain trust and build relationships with co-workers, communities, and authorities.

• Demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity.

• Applicants must be based in Mosul, Ninewa or surrounding districts.

Languages:

 Fluency in English, Kurdish (Kurmanji) and Arabic is required.