Durable Solutions Field Officer-Coordination

Context/Reporting line:
IOM Iraq, through its various programme units, implements a wide variety of activities related to post-conflict
recovery and durable solutions in Iraq. The Transition and Recovery Division 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. TRD’s work areas
include policy and coordination, including oversight of IOM’s leadership role in Iraq Durable Solutions
coordination mechanisms; data including research and the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM); and
operational activities such as housing and infrastructure reconstruction, livelihoods, cash for work and
community engagement, in addition to direct support in facilitating voluntary returns for IDPs who have faced
protracted displacement.
IOM’s Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division (PSD) in Iraq aims to address the drivers of conflict and
displacement through a community-driven and led approach to promote resilience, social cohesion, and
improved mental and emotional wellbeing among conflict-affected populations. PSD programming spans a
broad range of areas, including protection and MHPSS, transitional justice (with a focus on support to GoI
mechanisms to deliver reparations to survivors of CRSV), HLP and legal assistance to access civil
documentation, social cohesion, and community infrastructure.
Under the overall supervision of the Head , Transition and Recovery Division and the Head, Peacebuilding and
Stabilization Division, and the direct supervision of the Durable Solutions and Community Engagement Senior
Programme Coordinator in close coordination with the Programme Coordinator (Peacebuilding and
Stabilization Division) and the Programme Coordinator (Transition and Recovery Division), the Durable
Solutions Field officer is responsible for representing IOM in the Mosul and Sinjar ABC groups and co-chairing
the work of the two groups in collaboration with other focal point organizations.
The overarching objective of Area-Based Coordination (ABC) groups under the leadership of the Durable
Solutions Technical Working Group (DSTWG), is to facilitate area-level planning, implementation, and
coordination. Jointly with the relevant local authorities, the ABC will support and guide localized mapping of
needs, interventions, and gaps and the, implementation of the national durable solutions strategy and operational
framework. Specifically, this objective will be accomplished through the creation and implementation of arealevel
Durable Solutions Plans of Action (POAs), established in priority areas, driven by actors who are
committed to supporting a localized DS response and building on guidance produced by DSTWG at national
level.
The position is based in Mosul office and will be responsible for working with the Area-Based Coordination
groups in Sinjar and in Mosul, with travel among program locations and offices as needed.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Act as chair of two DSTWG Area-based Coordination groups in Mosul and Sinjar and represent IOM
   within the groups, including through reporting on IOM’s work and presenting IOM’s position on
   Durable Solutions programming and policy.
2. Be regularly present in and familiar with locations when IOM durable solutions programme
   interventions are being implemented to develop a solid understanding of IOM’s programming.
3. When on deployment in specific field locations, meet with staff and local authorities as required to
   develop a solid understanding of issues and challenges in target locations.
4. Ensure regular coordination with IOM field management and teams on information related to the work
   of ABC groups,
5. Ensure timely reporting of activities and progress to the ABC group and to IOM management including
   programmatic gaps and duplications identified within ABC areas of operations.
6. Ensure close correspondence with other organizations and coordination structures at the governorate
   level and relevant IOM colleagues for the coordination and implementation of returns and durable
   solutions related interventions in the assigned area.
   Co-chair responsibilities
   The Sinjar and Mosul ABC co-chair responsibilities will represent at least 80% of the tasks for the Durable
   Solutions Field Officer. As per standard DSTWG guidance, “focal point organizations will be
   responsible for a series of objectives related to outreach as well planning, implementation and
   monitoring of DS POAs at area level.” Below are described the key responsibilities specific to the
   coordination role:
   Outreach
7. Engage and coordinate with governorate and local authorities relevant to the development and
   implementation of DS POAs, with support from DSTWG.
8. Identify and coordinate with key stakeholders who should be engaged in DS POAs among UN agencies,
   national and international non-governmental, civil society and community-based organizations and
   private sector, as well as existing working groups, coordination platforms and other mechanisms
   relevant to DS in the area.
9. Support the identification and mapping of actors and their activities (humanitarian, stabilization,
   development, peacebuilding) at the Governorate, district, sub-district, locality level whichever is the
   most relevant.
10. Convene regular meetings of member organizations and local authorities as required for planning,
    implementation, and monitoring of DS activities at the area level. Separately, and wherever possible
    through existing mechanisms, regularly meet and update the broader set of organizations implementing
    DS activities in the area.
    Planning
11. Lead the analysis of the identified needs, gaps and interventions that will contribute to evidence-based
    planning.
12. Lead the organization of workshops, roundtables and other events with government counterparts and
    other key partners for the purposes of developing POAs, with support from DSTWG.
13. Define, jointly with identified local authority and government counterparts, priority geographic
    locations, sectors, population groups and other planning elements related to DS POAs.
14. Coordinate capacity building and sensitization to local authorities and other key stakeholders involved
    in DS planning.
15. Support joint approaches to efficiently consult and seek feedback from affected groups to ensure
    inclusion of perspectives in planning and promote community-based interventions and support
    accountability mechanisms.
16. Coordinate the efforts of local-level planning for the transition between humanitarian response and
    Durable Solutions and recovery. This includes working closely with sub-national clusters and other
    coordination structures covering Mosul and Sinjar.
17. Implementation
18. Chair ABC coordination meetings with focal points and partner organizations to develop or revise
    outputs. Circulate minutes of meetings with action points to relevant partners.
19. Facilitate exchange of information on needs, gaps, and ongoing/planned activities, and facilitate the
    identification of and coordination with potential partners to fill gaps.
20. Ensure regularly updated response and service mapping such that the POA remains updated and
    relevant.
21. Facilitate across the wider group of interested organizations information exchange and sharing of
    information related to challenges in implementation, technical work areas, good practices, local
    dynamics, and other issues as relevant; identify opportunities for joint approaches and collaboration
    between organizations and with local authorities.
22. Support area-level advocacy around key issues and barriers to durable solutions and, where required,
    raising key issues to the authorities and the DSTWG.
23. Lead the efforts of the POA application based on the DSTWG ‘coordination in practice’ guidelines and
    tools, this includes ‘deep dive’ in priority locations identified in the POA to develop relevant action
    plans.
24. Monitor implementation and progress of the PoAs, using framework and tools developed with guidance
    from DSTWG.

Required Qualifications
Education:
 Master’s degree in Political, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Human Rights, International
Relations, Law, or any related field from an accredited academic university or institution with 2 years
of relevant professional experience or bachelor’s degree in the above-mentioned fields with 4 years of
relevant professional experience.
Experience and Skills:
 Experience in inter-agency coordination and in coordination with Governmental authorities at local
and national level.
 Technical understanding and previous experience of working on Durable Solutions programs.
 Proven experience in project writing, monitoring, and reporting, including for multi-sectoral and multiagency
programs.
 Experience in interventions aimed at supporting return and post-conflict recovery.
 Experience in liaising and building effective partnerships with government authorities, other national
and international counterparts, including UN agencies, national and international NGOs, coordination
fora.
 Proven ability to coordinate, advise and promote collaboration among internal teams and other
organizations, particularly in transitional or post-conflict contexts.
 Previous working experience in Iraq or the Middle East and Northern Africa region is advantageous.
 Willing to conduct constant travel within the Area of Responsibility.
Languages:
 Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
Behavioral Competencies
 Work prioritization and ability to multitask.
 Shares knowledge and experience.
 Positive, constructive attitude.
 Ability to work and act under pressure with discretion in politically sensitive environment with a
minimum of comfort.
 Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
 Ready to work independently, under tight deadlines.
 Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
 Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude.
 Highest standards of integrity, discretion, and loyalty.
 Strives for supportive working environment and positive working relationship.
 Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment, retaliation, and promotes the prevention of
sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).