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National Programme Officer (Prevention of Violent Extremism and Rehabilitation)

IOMErbil, Iraq
Category | Grade:Professional | NO-BDeadline:11 Aug 2026Job ID:22313Posted on:28 Jul 2026
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Overview

Coordinate IOM Iraq’s prevention-of-violent-extremism and rehabilitation portfolio in Erbil. The officer will liaise with national and district committees, oversee technical assistance and local action plans, strengthen civil-society partnerships, guide research teams, supervise staff and support donor reporting.

Department: Peace, Recovery and Solutions Division / Prevention of Violent Extremism

Languages

Required: English

Desired: Arabic, Kurdish

Minimum Experience

2 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Serve as liaison with national and district prevention-of-violent-extremism committees
  • Oversee technical assistance, local action plans and capacity-building activities
  • Coordinate government, civil-society, UN and donor partnerships
  • Guide field research teams and support civil-society fund grantees
  • Supervise staff and contribute to reports, budgets and public-information materials

Requirements

  • Master’s degree with two years of relevant experience, or bachelor’s degree with four years, in international relations, development studies, social sciences, business management, public administration or related field
  • At least two years engaging senior Iraqi and local government officials
  • At least two years of project management experience with financial oversight
  • Fluency in English

Skills

PeacebuildingPrevention of violent extremismProgramme managementGovernment liaisonCapacity buildingDiplomacyTeam leadershipDonor reporting

Additional info

  • Special Short Term Graded contract of up to nine months
  • Duty travel is required