Senior Protection Associate at IOM

Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Counter Trafficking, Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration, Gender-Based Violence Programming, Project Management, Protection Training, Liaison, Problem Solving, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, English, Arabic, Kurdish

Industry

International Affairs

Description

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 [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture] Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal and internal-equivalent candidates [https://www.iom.int/resources/iom-candidate-tier-systems] are considered as first-tier candidates. Organizational Context and Scope TUnder the general guidance of Head of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion Division, and the overall supervision of the Protection Coordinator, and the direct supervision of the National Protection Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in coordinating direct implementation of protection activities in Erbil, Dohuk and Sulaymaniyah. The Senior Protection Assistant will provide support in protection activities relating to Return & Reintegration and Counter-Trafficking

Responsibilities

The incumbent will coordinate the direct implementation of protection activities in Erbil, Dohuk, and Sulaymaniyah. Key focus areas include support for Return & Reintegration and Counter-Trafficking initiatives.