Senior Project Associate (Livelihoods)- Anbar
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a leading UN agency promoting humane and orderly migration. As a major actor in post-conflict recovery, IOM is heavily involved in livelihoods development and job creation programs in Iraq. This role is based in Anbar, Iraq, supporting livelihoods activities and teams across various regions under the supervision of the Head of Livelihoods Technical team and National Project Officer.
Job Purpose
The Senior Project Associate (Livelihoods) will support IOM's livelihoods portfolio in Iraq, contributing to post-conflict recovery and reconstruction efforts. The role involves providing technical guidance to field teams on implementing livelihoods activities, conducting assessments, and identifying beneficiaries. This position is crucial for facilitating humane and orderly migration by supporting economic recovery and job creation, thereby driving solutions to displacement and enabling pathways for regular migration. The incumbent will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery and beneficiary support, ultimately strengthening IOM's capacity to assist people on the move and foster community resilience.
Responsibilities
Provide technical guidance to field staff across Iraq on implementing livelihoods portfolio activities, ensuring adherence to IOM policies and procedures. Conduct livelihoods assessments, including labor market and supply chain mapping. Support the identification and selection of beneficiaries for livelihoods assistance in coordination with team leaders and community engagement teams. Assist in identifying partners and fostering opportunities with local authorities and private sector actors to support program implementation. Facilitate orientation meetings, trainings, business development support, and other technical assistance for beneficiaries. Travel to project sites to monitor activities, ensure quality, and recommend improvements. Follow up with field teams to quality check data, monitor progress, and make recommendations. Organize satisfaction and feedback surveys to enhance future interventions. Identify challenges and propose solutions to strengthen operational capacities and suggest capacity-building measures. Develop and maintain internal control and compliance processes for livelihoods programming. Support the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues such as gender, protection, and environmental considerations into program activities.
Work Experience
Experience in government engagement, public sector coordination, institutional partnerships, or development work, preferably within an international organization or UN agency. Experience working in an international environment, liaising with diverse partners, and familiarity with government systems are required. Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure is essential.
Skills
Knowledge of livelihoods, recovery, and community-based programming approaches. Understanding of field implementation, operational follow-up, and monitoring processes. Ability to review documentation, track progress, and support reporting. Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with data management and reporting tools is an advantage.