Required Qualifications and Experience

Education Master s degree in Law, Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Human Rights, Transitional Justice, Development Studies, Migration Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or, University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience Experience in transitional justice, reparations, rule of law, access to justice, or protection programming, preferably in a post-conflict or humanitarian setting; Experience in project cycle management, including implementation, monitoring, reporting, and budget oversight in line with donor requirements; Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions, United Nations agencies, and non-governmental organizations; Experience in working with survivors, victims of conflict-related violations, internally displaced persons, returnees, and other vulnerable groups; and, Experience in supervising or guiding staff and in supporting capacity-building processes is an advantage.

Skills Knowledge of transitional justice mechanisms, reparations frameworks, and survivor-centred approaches, including familiarity with the relevant national legislation (e.g., the Yazidi Survivors Law) and an understanding of the fragmented legal and institutional landscape for access to justice and reparations in Iraq; Understanding of the linkages between reparations, access to justice, and participation and peacebuilding within an integrated programming approach; Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming, and of relevant financial rules and regulations; Ability to provide technical guidance and to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams; and, Proficiency in office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and information management tools.

Languages All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish). For this position, Fluency in English is required Arabic and Kurdish are advantage Languages Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies IOM s competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values: Inclusion and respect for diversity : Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion. Integrity and transparency : Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. Professionalism : Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. Courage : Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance. Empathy : Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies behavioural indicators Level 2 Teamwork : Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. Delivering results : Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. Managing and sharing knowledge : Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. Accountability : Takes ownership for achieving the Organization s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. Communication : Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

 Job Vacancies

Provide operational guidance and technical monitoring to Pillar II (Reparations and Transitional Justice) of the LE&TJ Unit, contributing to the implementation of the reparations and transitional justice strategy in line with IOM policies and applicable legal frameworks (including the Yazidi Survivors Law, Law 20, and the Legal Assistance Law). Coordinate the overall implementation of the Pillar II portfolio, including monitoring the financial, logistical, administrative, and technical aspects of reparations and transitional justice projects, in accordance with IOM s policies, practices, global standards, and relevant grant agreements. Collaborate with the Pillar I (Access to Rights and Justice) technical lead where the work of the two pillars intersects in particular on civil documentation, housing, land and property (HLP) rights, individual reparations claims, and legal remedies to contribute to the coherence of the Unit s integrated three-pillar approach and to facilitate the mainstreaming of transitional justice considerations across the Unit s work. [SN1] [RA2] Supervise, guide, and support the Pillar II pin-holders and project support staff, fostering distributed technical ownership, building individual and collective capacity, and ensuring that the technical agenda and the implementation of activities are held coherently across the pillar. Support the monitoring and progress of project implementation according to the work plan; document and evaluate results; identify the causes of deviations and bottlenecks; and recommend and implement corrective actions, in coordination with the shared functions lead on reporting,, and information management. Promote and contribute to the integration and mainstreaming of gender, protection, human rights, survivor-centred practice, and other cross-cutting issues into the design and implementation of the reparations and transitional justice portfolio and, where relevant, across the wider Unit. Support the elaboration and dissemination of reports for donors, government, and other relevant stakeholders, ensuring timely submission and compliance with donor and IOM requirements, in close coordination with the shared functions lead. 

Desired Candidate Profile

Master s degree in Law, Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Human Rights, Transitional Justice, Development Studies, Migration Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or, University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience in transitional justice, reparations, rule of law, access to justice, or protection programming, preferably in a post-conflict or humanitarian setting; Experience in project cycle management, including implementation, monitoring, reporting, and budget oversight in line with donor requirements; Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions, United Nations agencies, and non-governmental organizations; Experience in working with survivors, victims of conflict-related violations, internally displaced persons, returnees, and other vulnerable groups; and, Experience in supervising or guiding staff and in supporting capacity-building processes is an advantage.

Knowledge of transitional justice mechanisms, reparations frameworks, and survivor-centred approaches, including familiarity with the relevant national legislation (e.g., the Yazidi Survivors Law) and an understanding of the fragmented legal and institutional landscape for access to justice and reparations in Iraq; Understanding of the linkages between reparations, access to justice, and participation and peacebuilding within an integrated programming approach; Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming, and of relevant financial rules and regulations; Ability to provide technical guidance and to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams; and, Proficiency in office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and information management tools.

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish). For this position, Fluency in English is required Arabic and Kurdish are advantage Languages Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.