National Program Officer-PVE

Education:

• Master’s degree in international relations, Development studies, Social Sciences, Business Management, Public Administration, or any related field from an accredited academic university or institute with 2 years of relevant professional Experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree in the above-mentioned fields with an additional 4 years of relevant experience.

Experience and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in engaging and liaising with senior government of Iraq and local government officials. 
• Experience in project management, with strong financial management and oversight background. Strong managerial and leadership background, including remote management.
• Relevant experience in prevention of violent extremism or relevant areas such as peacebuilding experience is desired.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and diplomatic skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of actors, including government authorities and humanitarian actors.
• In-depth understanding of technical assistance and capacity building approaches.
• Excellent writing and reporting skills, with a focus on creating clear, concise, and official documentation for government partners and donor reporting.

Languages:

• Fluency in English, Kurdish, 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://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20240221111514/iP8rcs1IpYH7JnUXNEQkCByWz     

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