National Reporting and Coordination Officer

Context/Reporting line:
IOM Iraq supports national and subnational counterparts in strengthening evidence-based policymaking for enhanced migration management and in promoting the achievement of durable solutions for displaced populations. IOM assists the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government in improving migration and internal displacement data management practices, reinforcing coordination and data sharing among governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, and strengthening technical capacities for data collection, management, and analysis related to migrant and displaced populations. Through these activities, IOM also promotes alignment with international statistical standards and data protection principles.
Technical cooperation on data systems strengthening involves regular engagement with the Ministry of Migration and Displacement and the Central Statistical Organization, including bilateral meetings, specialized workshops and capacity-building sessions, and support for convening a dedicated Data Task Force under the Interministerial Technical Working Group on Migration. These activities build on IOM's longstanding in-country capacity for displacement tracking, cross-border migration monitoring, and research, and are delivered in close collaboration with programme specialists working on migration management and durable solutions.
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-Office (Erbil) and the direct supervision of the Head of Data and Research, the National Reporting and Coordination Officer will be responsible and accountable for supporting structured engagement with national institutions and the production of regular internal and public-facing reports.
Core Functions / Responsibilities
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Draft and edit documents related to project implementation, including briefs, meeting notes, workshop reports, slide decks, , donor reports and other written outputs using established templates and colleague inputs and contributing content to technical guidance, to provide accurate and consistent documentation for internal review and donor submission.
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Maintain regular working-level contact with relevant ministries and government agencies within the Federal Government, in particular the Ministry of Migration and Displacement and the Central Statistical Organization, and Kurdistan Regional Government, exchange information on project
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged, as well as the internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, the internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
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activities and data requests , to facilitate the timely coordination and support the availability, management and use of migration and displacement data.
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Coordinate with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Iraqi academia, United Nations (UN) and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) partners in country to improve access to migration and displacement data.
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Compile Data, research findings, assessments results and consultation outcomes and conduct background research, using standard methods to prepare summaries and draft recommendations for supervisory review that support the technical and policy advice provided to ministerial partners.
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Organize technical meetings, policy consultations, workshops and roundtables, preparing and distributing agendas, invitations, presentation materials, minutes and action points, to facilitate well-coordinated and fully documented sessions.
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Assist in the establishment and regular functioning of standing coordination mechanisms and working groups, including a Data Task Force under the Inter-Ministerial Technical Working Group on Migration, by preparing logistics, documentation and follow up actions that sustain regular meetings
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Collect and , consolidate technical inputs from IOM colleagues and partners, checking that project documents are accurate, coherent and completed on time.
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Monitor and document progress on assigned activities, flagging implementation challenges to the supervisor, and following up with relevant colleagues and partners on deliverables and deadlines to maintain up-to-date records that support timely decisions
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Deliver presentations in technical meetings and workshops, as delegated by the supervisor, to convey project information and progress to participants.
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Coordinate with Public Information colleagues on public communication related to project activities, including key messages, visibility materials and external communication products, applying IOM and donor requirements to produce compliant public communications
Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications
Education:
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Master’s degree in Political Science, Migration Studies, Economics, Law or related field from an accredited academic university or institute , or
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. Bachelor’s degree in above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.
Experience and Skills:
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[Required] Strong understanding of Iraq’s social, economic, political and security context, including recent migration and displacement dynamics.
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[Required] Excellent writing skills, including experience in drafting technical briefs, meeting minutes, and project reports.
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[Required] Strong presentation and verbal communication skills, including experience in preparing and formatting Power Point slides and delivering presentations in front of policy audiences.
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[Required] Experience organizing and facilitating technical meetings, consultations, workshops or policy dialogues, including preparation of presentations, meeting records and follow-up actions.
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[Required] Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, maintain accurate records and exercise discretion when handling politically sensitive or confidential information.
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[Required] Demonstrated experience liaising with government institutions and coordinating with civil society, international organizations, UN agencies or other development and humanitarian partners.
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[Required] Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other standard office applications.
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[Preferred] Experience in migration or displacement data governance, evidence-based policymaking, referral systems, or technical capacity development would be an advantage.
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[Preferred] Strong analytical and data skills, including experience in translating data insights into actionable recommendations for practitioners and policymakers.
Languages:
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Fluency in English and Arabic.
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Working knowledge of Kurdish is an advantage.

How to apply:
While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal applicants.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:
https://vacancies.my-soc.org/apply/20261111102121/VACANCY-6AF441A1F1E57
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In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.