Head of Peace, Recovery and Solutions Unit (PRSU) (P)

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. 

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
    

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM), the Head of Peace, Recovery and Solutions Unit  (PRSU) will be responsible and accountable for the strategic direction, management and results of the PRSU portfolio in the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Iraq, covering relevant activities in  Livelihoods; Community Policing; Legal Empowerment and Transitional Justice; Climate Action Policy; Durable Solutions and disengagement, disassociation, reintegration and reconciliation (DDRR); and Partnerhsip and Programme Supportt Unit (PPSU).

The Head of PRSU will develop the unit strategy and results framework in line with IOM Iraq's strategic priorities, and holds accountability for the quality, coherence and timely of projects in accordance with approved agreements, workplans and technical standards.  

They will coordinate closely with the Executive Office (EO), Partnership and Programme Support Unit, Resource Management, Enablers, Media and Communications, Humanitarian Protection and Disability Inclusion, Migration Health, field and sub-office structures, and relevant Regional Office (RO) and Headquarters (HQ) functions. The Head of PRSU will negotiate and sustain partnerships with government counterparts, donors and UN entities, and represent IOM Iraq in technical and coordination forums, contributing to alignment of the assigned portfolio with approved national priorities and  approaches to recovery, conflict sensitivity, participation, community-level programming and nationally led solutions.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Public Policy or Administration, Law, Economics, Environmental Studies, Migration Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Extensive experience in the formulation, management, oversight, monitoring and evaluation of complex humanitarian, peacebuilding, stabilisation, recovery or development programmes;
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership to a large or multidisciplinary programme portfolio involving several technical areas, projects, donors and implementation locations;
• Experience in several areas relevant to PRSU, such as peacebuilding, community stabilisation, durable solutions, return and reintegration, DDRR, livelihoods and economic recovery, community policing or local security governance, legal empowerment, transitional justice, climate mobility or resilience;
• Demonstrated experience supervising Programme Managers, technical specialists and multidisciplinary or geographically dispersed teams;
• Experience in programme development, resource mobilisation, donor engagement, grant management, reporting and budget oversight;
• Proven experience establishing and maintaining effective relationships with government authorities, diplomatic missions, donors, UN entities, international institutions, civil society and implementing partners;
• Experience in policy engagement, inter-agency coordination and representation in senior-level forums;
• Experience in fragile, rapid-transition, conflict-affected or post-conflict environments;
• Experience in organisational risk management, donor compliance, programme quality assurance and safeguarding;
• Experience with IOM, the United Nations or another international organisation is highly desirable; and,
• Experience in Iraq or the Middle East and North Africa region is an advantage.

Skills

• Proven strategic leadership, portfolio-management and decision-making ability; 
• Excellent knowledge of peacebuilding, recovery, durable solutions and humanitarian-development-peace nexus approaches; 
• Sound understanding of conflict sensitivity, protection mainstreaming, accountability, localisation and inclusive programming; 
• Excellent financial, administrative, human-resource and risk-management oversight skills; 
• Excellent resource-mobilisation, donor-relations, negotiation and partnership-development skills; 
• Excellent political judgement and ability to operate in sensitive institutional and policy environments; 
• Ability to analyse complex contextual, programme, financial and performance information and translate it into clear strategic advice; 
• Proven ability to create coherence across specialised teams while preserving technical accountability; 
• Excellent drafting, communication, presentation and external-representation skills; 
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain performance in complex and changing operational contexts.
   

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of Arabic and another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 3

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 3

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings. 

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

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