JOB DESCRIPTION

The MRC Counsellors will work under an upcoming project to be implemented by ICMPD in Iraq. The project focuses on the operationalisation of a Migrant Resource Centres (MRC) in Basra, which serves as a one-stop-shop responding to the needs of potential, intending, and returning migrants, by strengthening irregular migration prevention and access to migration reintegration services in Iraq through awareness-raising, capacity building, and community support. ​

The MRC Counsellor will provide an array of services, including counselling, outreach, and referral. Additionally, it will support in increase the capacity of beneficiaries and relevant stakeholders in the field of migration management by providing information through their participation in awareness-raising and knowledge-building activities on migration.

S/he will work under the supervision of MRC Coordinator Baghdad and Project Manager – MRCs in Iraq

Position-Specific Expertise:

Proven knowledge and experience of migration dynamics in the country, specifically in the fields of return and reintegration
Strong sense of client orientation and good understanding of effective service delivery, community engagement, outreach, and social work
Capability to establish effective relationships with stakeholders, and successfully build strategic networks and partnerships.
Prior experience in counselling/ psychosocial counselling and community engagement.

Position-Specific Qualifications and Language Skills:

Proficiency in verbal and written English and the language(s) of the duty station (Arabic) Note: this position is contingent upon the approval of the project/funding

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements