IOM - Strengthening Integrated Transitional Justice Approaches Consultant - International Consultant - Erbil

Core Functions / Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Iraq, the general supervision of the Head of the Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division (PSD), and the direct supervision of the Transitional Justice[AS1][OS2] Officer, the incumbent will provide technical and operational support of IOM’s Transitional Justice Program. Specifically, they will:
1) Conduct in-depth desk and field research to map and analyze relevant policies and initiatives for advancing transitional justice mechanisms and principles from the government and civil society. This will include the mapping of key institutions, relevant local reconciliation mechanisms, national and sub-national coordination platforms and other entities in charge for advancing any aspects of transitional justice in Iraq.
2) Provide technical guidance on strengthening coordination, coherence and ownership among the government stakeholders in transitional justice efforts. Identify pathways to strengthen government engagement with communities and support the meaningful participation of affected populations in all processes relevant for achieving the objectives of transitional justice.
3) Support in identifying and mapping the linkages between transitional justice frameworks across various workstreams under IOM’s Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division and broader IOM Iraq work. Identify and begin the process of mainstreaming and optimizing efficiency of transitional justice framework across the various areas of work within PSD and IOM Iraq, and in line with technical program areas plans and objectives.
4) Provide technical guidance to IOM in preparation and execution of both internal and external meetings, consultations and briefings related to intersection of above processes and transitional justice.
5) Technical support in creating context specific advocacy and outreach tools and initiatives related to stakeholders’ awareness on key principles of transitional justice, e.g. victims’ participation, equal inclusion of men and women, age sensitivity, etc.