Context/Reporting line:

Under the General guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the overall supervision of the Protection

Coordinator, the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of

the Protection Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

Core Functions/ Responsibilities

1. Provide direct line management, supervision and guidance to Protection team based in Ba’aj, Ninewa.

2. Responsible for the development of monthly and weekly workplans and coordinate protection activities

in the field with the protection team.

3. Provide guidance and support to the Protection team through leading assessments, protection activities

and protection monitoring in areas of return and/or camp settings.

4. Support the Protection Coordinator/Protection Officer with the implementation, monitoring, and

coordination of protection projects, in camp and out of camp locations, including the development of

policy and procedural guidelines.

5. Ensure the quality of programming and case management through regular team meetings and supervision

of Protection staff.

6. Maintain constructive relationships with community leaders, local government counterparts, and service

providers, in coordination with the other team members.

7. Participate in the Mission’s Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) efforts by ensuring

all team members supervised are fully trained on PSEA, providing information to PSEA focal points in

other programs, and reinforce reporting procedures among staff.

8. Plan, coordinate and conduct training and awareness sessions on general protection, GBV core

principles, PSEA for IOM staff, partners, NGO, government, and affected communities, as required.

9. Ensure gender and protection mainstreaming within all project activities.

10. Undertake regular travel to field locations.

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Education:

 University degree in a relevant field such as law, social work, or social sciences from an accredited

academic university or institute.

Experience and Skills:

 Four years of relevant professional experience, preferably within protection role.

 Experience managing a team preferred.

 Experience in providing direct assistance to beneficiaries.

 Experience working within challenging environments.

 Experience in organizing events, workshops, and meetings.

 Experience with raising awareness in the public domain.

 Experience working with governmental, non-governmental institutions and UN agencies preferred.

 Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of clients

 at all times.

 Good written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external

 parties (required).

 Ability to organize work, work independently and prioritize work under pressure, coordinate

 multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail (required).

 Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

 Flexibility in working overtime when needed.

 Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel).

 Willing to collaborate with and support people from different ethnic groups and different religions.

 Demonstrated interest in humanitarian work and supporting people effected by conflict.

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).

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.php?job=20210620092222&token=m3PHBZphD0djJtW5Ufa74IQiS

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