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SVN 2018/19 (P) - Conflict Analyst (P3) - Erbil, Iraq

Erbil

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Erbil
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Conflict prevention
    • Peace and Development
  • Closing Date: Closed

Position Title Conflict Analyst

Duty Station : Erbil, Iraq

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 26 January 2018

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia

(Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission in Iraq and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator of the Psychosocial Support and Social Cohesion Unit, the successful candidate will provide conflict sensitive analysis and guidance for community stabilization, peace building, and social cohesion activities in Iraq.

S/he will assist the Programme Coordinator in the implementation of a multi-year peace building and social cohesion strategy – including strategic planning, development and implementation of tools and guidelines, assessments, training sessions and Monitoring and Evaluation methodologies pertinent to peace building and social cohesion programming – under the overall community stabilization portfolio.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide guidance and supervision to conflict-sensitive community assessments, ensuring that project’s methodology will be under continuous adaptation based on a contextualized analytical understanding of root causes of conflict, ongoing tensions and grievances, triggers for violent resolutions of disputes, coping mechanisms, formal and informal venues for dialogue, and key factors to sustain the peace dividend.

2. Work closely with the Programme Coordinator on the design and refinement of strategies and Page 1 / 4operational plans to maximize IOM assistance in the areas of community stabilization, peace building and social cohesion in the context of providing durable solutions for internally displaced persons, returnees and host communities across Iraq.

3. Review and analyze available documentation, reports, studies and best practices on conflict management related issues in Iraq and Middle East in order to build a set of measures to help mitigate the tensions in the communities between IDPs and host community members. 4. Lead the design and support the implementation of conflict transformation and transition initiatives, including community stabilization programming particularly, but not exclusively, addressing social cohesion, reparation and peace building.

5. Coordinate closely with Project Officers, programme field staff, Community Focal Points (CwC, CAPs) to ensure that activities are designed, implemented and monitored in accordance with a conflict sensitive methodology and peace building strategy.

6. Ensure that youth will engage with peers and members of their communities through selected activities in safe social spaces (Community Centers) and in a conflict sensitive and peace building oriented communication strategy.

7. Design and deliver training sessions on conflict and peace building related issues to IOM field staff and partner organizations’ staff in the concerned areas of implementation. 8. Liaise with relevant IOM Iraq’s Units, as well as national and international counterparts, including research consultants and universities; representation of IOM at relevant meetings, workshops, public gatherings, as required.

9. Assist the Programme Coordinator and Project Development Unit in preparing narrative reports, programmatic updates, and other project and programme-related inputs for Community Stabilization (including Peace building, Social Cohesion and Psychosocial Support) Programming, as required by the donor(s) and IOM.

10. Undertake duty travel as required.

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Post-Conflict Studies, International Relations, Political Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• Experience with community stabilization, peace building, social cohesion and/or development interventions in conflict and/or post-conflict settings;

• Experience in liaising and building effective partnerships with donors, government authorities, other national/international institutions including research institutions and NGOs; • Thorough knowledge and proven experience in project cycle management concepts (project development, Logical Framework design and analysis, monitoring & evaluation, reporting); • Proven ability to assess staff needs and deliver training sessions on conflict related topics; • Previous working experience in the Middle East region; experience with community stabilization operations in Iraq.

Page 2 / 4Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage. Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 26 January 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Page 3 / 4Posting period:

From 19.01.2018 to 26.01.2018

Requisition: SVN 2018/19 (P) - Conflict Analyst (P3) - Erbil, Iraq (55321710) Released Posting: Posting NC55321711 (55321711) Released

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