Context/Reporting line:

In Iraq, IOM’s Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division (PSD) 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 in the targeted areas. Through five integrated pillars: Social cohesion, MHPSS and Protection, Livelihoods, Community Service and Quick Impact Projects, and CVE/PVE programming, IOM’s stabilization program supports IDPs and returnees to regain a sense of safety and security, increase self- and community efficacy, and develop tools to deal with the past and regain hope and agency in the future.

Under the overall supervision of the Head, Peacebuilding and Stabilization Division, the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator (PSD), the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO), and the direct supervision of the PSD Area coordinator in close coordination with the PI team, the successful incumbent will perform the following duties.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Coordinate with SC staff to ensure that all beneficiaries photographed have signed consent form releases and ensure that correct information for each photo is captured and recorded. This shall include but is not limited to persons’ names, location, type of activity, and date of the photograph draft stories, social media updates, and other content.
• Film b-roll and take photographs of the different stages of project implementation including portraits for human interest stories.
• Conduct and film interviews of community members to record activity impact, under the guidance of the Senior Medica Focal Point, Public Information Team, and the Director of Relation and Coordination.
• Arrange and properly label recordings and photos according to the activities and Projects.
• Perform any other tasks and duties that may reasonably be required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited academic university or institue.

Experience and Skills:

• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent organization skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines as well as taking initiative with positive attitude.
• Excellent empathic communication skills.
• Good knowledge of photo editing programs, including but not limited to Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro.
• Ability to work in unstable, uncertain environments, independently and in a team.
• Firm understanding of and adherence to Do No Harm principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults, local authorities and other partners, and express oneself clearly and concisely.
• Previous experience with NGOs is a distinct advantage.

Languages:

• Fluency in Arabic with working knowledge of English.
• Any other language is an advantage.

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)

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://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20231127152145/0xX8WeQOhC4ESPpMcU2y5GJni  

Note: all applicants are requested to upload their portfolio with samples of past works (photos, videos, art projects, etc.) as one combined PDF, please upload it through the “certificate” tab in the application form, candidates who will not send their portfolio will not be considered.

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.