Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

 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 Project Context and Scope As a part of economic recovery and basic service improvement of conflict affected, climate and other economic affected areas in Iraq, IOM Iraq implements the Enterprise Development Fund (EDF) to support economic development and sustainable job creation within small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). A key component of the EDF grant which requires further strengthening is the implementation and management of Environmental & Social Action Plans (ESAP), which aim to mitigate environmental and social risks in the SMEs funded by the EDF, as well as improving staff safety and wellbeing. Under the direct supervision of the Project Officer (Livelihoods), and in close collaboration with the Senior Livelihoods Technical Assistant, the Consultant (Environmental and Social Risk Management) will support the operationalisation and strengthening of the ESAP within EDF through a combination of: a) Impact assessment of existing ESAP implementation under the EDF b) Desk review and refinement of ESAP technical processes c) Development of sector-specific and item specific minimum standards and tools d) Capacity building of both EDF Technical and Operational Teams The consultant will ensure that ESAP is implemented within the EDF in a feasible, practical, and effective manner, aligned with ESMF guidelines and Iraqi legislation in both the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) and Federal Iraq (FI). This includes conducting an impact assessment of ESAP implementation, developing sector-specific standards, designing monitoring tools, and delivering capacity building for EDF Technical and Operational Teams. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing The consultant will be operating within the Peace and Recovery Division, under the overall supervision of the EDF Project Officer (Livelihoods) and direct supervision of the Senior Livelihoods Technical Assistant. This opportunity is open to international consultants only. The position is based in Erbil, Iraq, with frequent travel to Baghdad.

Desired Candidate Profile

• University degree in Environment Engineering, Environmental Sciences/ Environmental Studies or at least 5 years relevant working experience.
• Must have prior experience of working with Environmental & Social Management Framework (ESMF) s in a humanitarian context.
• Familiarity with the Iraq context and experience working in Iraq is highly desirable.
• Familiarity and/or experience with livelihoods, SME development or economic recovery programming is desirable.
• Strong writing and research design skills, with the ability to express and report results in a concise and clear manner to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Fluency in English is essential, and working proficiency in Arabic and/or Kurdish is highly desirable.