Context/Reporting line:

Under the general guidance of the Head, Protection Division, the overall supervision of the Protection Coordinator, the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the National Protection Officer, the candidate will support in the implementation of the project “Supporting the Return of Displaced Population in Ninewa Plains and West Ninewa Programme” and also perform the following duties:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Support in the implementation of the “Supporting the Return of Displaced Population in Ninewa Plains and West Ninewa Programme” by identifying and providing case management support to potential vulnerable Iraqis that may be considered beneficiaries of the project.
2. Support the implementation of protection activities, including assistance to vulnerable individuals, and counter-trafficking case management. Core activities include, but are not limited to case management including counselling, referrals to protection services and support through legal proceedings, provision of information, and return and reintegration support.
3. Identify protection needs and gaps of Iraqis in vulnerable situations and coordinate a timely and safe referral to specialized protection services in case of need, Support in pre-departure counselling and assistance as well as return travels in coordination with receiving missions.
4. Support the identification and analysis of protection issues and trends.
5. Asses the needs of victims of trafficking and individuals with GBV concerns and support them in planning for safety, following internal operating procedures and protocols, designed according to the IOM Iraq SoPs and global IOM GBViC and TIP frameworks.

6. Maintain and update electronic databases and records for each client and keep detailed notes of all direct casework activities.
7. Support in conducting monitoring and evaluation activities.
8. Support mainstreaming of gender and protection during the implementation of protection activities.
9. Undertake duty travel as required.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the programme management.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic university or institute with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience, or
• Completed high school diploma degree with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in case management, counter-trafficking, and assistance to vulnerable individuals.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation is an asset.
• Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of actors, including people of culturally diverse backgrounds, government and authorities, humanitarian actors (UN agencies and NGOs).
• Experience working in development or humanitarian programming (specifically in International or National NGO/UN) is an asset
• Computer literacy with specific proficiency in Microsoft applications to include Power BI.
• Reliable, efficient, high level of professionalism, and organizational skills.
• Good analytical skills for financial data, strong sense of details and accuracy.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Experience in data management and visualization to include knowledge in using power BI.
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Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Fluency in Kurdish is desirable.

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

https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20250512125108/59mB6tJKhM2eRsu4xZTbHkcEY