Senior Liaison and Project Associate (IBG)

Context/Reporting line:

Under the overall supervision the Head, Mobility Pathways and Inclusion Division, the administrative supervision of the Head of Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer (MM/IGB), the Senior Liaison and Project Associate (IBG) will provide  specialized  programme support and functional coordination between IOM, Ministry of Interior (MOI) and other government partners to  support coherent implementation of IBG programme activities, enhanced information sharing, and achievement of programme objectives.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of IBG programme activities in coordination with MOI counterparts.
2. Serve as a liaison focal point between IOM programme team and MOI counterparts and other relevant law enforcement authorities.
3. Organize programme related meetings, workshops, events and training sessions; prepare meeting/training materials and facilitate smooth delivery of these meetings and events.
4. Carry out and coordinate logistical arrangements, including travel planning for programme missions, coordination with field offices.
5. Closely liaise with the Supply Chain Unit to ensure timely procurement of planned items/services within the IBG projects.
6. Prepare clear, accurate, and timely project updates, identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the National Programme Officer and suggest corrective measures.
7. Draft correspondence on project issues, narrative reports, briefing notes, minutes of the meetings, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation in English and Arabic.
8. Support the drafting and consolidation of programme documents including concept notes, TORs, SOPs, workplans, and M&E tracking.
9. Respond to complex information requests and inquiries on legal, technical and operational dimensions of the IBG projects.
10. Provide inputs into programme reviews and evaluations and document lessons learned and best practices.
11. Maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nations agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the projects.
12. Travel inside Iraq for project related meetings, assessment visits, and trainings.
13. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma/certificate with at least six years of relevant work experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields with at least four years of relevant professional experience

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in supporting programme implementation in the field of migration and border governance in Iraq including operational and field experience.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, especially law enforcement and border authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Prior work experience with international organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of spreadsheet and data analysis.
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration and border governance related subject areas dealt with by the Organization.
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
• Knowledge of IOM financial rules and regulations.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Working Knowledge in any other language is an advantage.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:

https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20260223123707/sDpzt4WHkQT30dbOl2BSx79fu