Head of Peace, Recovery and Solutions Unit (PRSU) (P)

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

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. 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, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
    

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM), the Head of Peace, Recovery and Solutions Unit  (PRSU) will be responsible and accountable for the strategic direction, management and results of the PRSU portfolio in the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Iraq, covering relevant activities in  Livelihoods; Community Policing; Legal Empowerment and Transitional Justice; Climate Action Policy; Durable Solutions and disengagement, disassociation, reintegration and reconciliation (DDRR); and Partnerhsip and Programme Supportt Unit (PPSU).

The Head of PRSU will develop the unit strategy and results framework in line with IOM Iraq's strategic priorities, and holds accountability for the quality, coherence and timely of projects in accordance with approved agreements, workplans and technical standards.  

They will coordinate closely with the Executive Office (EO), Partnership and Programme Support Unit, Resource Management, Enablers, Media and Communications, Humanitarian Protection and Disability Inclusion, Migration Health, field and sub-office structures, and relevant Regional Office (RO) and Headquarters (HQ) functions. The Head of PRSU will negotiate and sustain partnerships with government counterparts, donors and UN entities, and represent IOM Iraq in technical and coordination forums, contributing to alignment of the assigned portfolio with approved national priorities and  approaches to recovery, conflict sensitivity, participation, community-level programming and nationally led solutions.