Programme Management Specialist (Rehabilitation and Reintegration)

• Develop and deliver a detailed work plan outlining key milestones and deliverables to achieve the outlined objectives in the first two weeks of assignment.
• Conduct desk research, identify and review and assess existing training and capacity-building activities and materials used by government and non-government entities supporting the return process in Iraq, particularly focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration in J1 and areas of return.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders through bilateral meetings and interviews to assess the capacity of actors involved in rehabilitation and reintegration efforts, including civil society organizations, government officials, UN agencies, tribal and community leaders.
• Utilize existing training material identified during the desk research, such as IOM's Engagement Protocols and ongoing UNDP initiatives on rehabilitation and reintegration, to develop a comprehensive, evidence-based, and context-specific curriculum on rehabilitation and reintegration tailored to the needs of Iraqi key stakeholders.
• Prepare a final report outlining the findings of the review, key recommendations, and proposed curriculum enhancements.
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive training program for service providers, government officials, involved in the rehabilitation and reintegration process, including civil society organizations and community leaders.

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in political science, public policy, policy analysis, international law, international relations, international security, or other relevant field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with 2 years of additional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in international affairs in the areas of criminal justice, transitional justice or counter-terrorism is required.

• Experience providing technical assistance in the Iraqi context is an asset.
• Experience developing and implementing capacity building programmes related to rehabilitation and reintegration in the fields of counter-terrorism and/or PCVE is desirable.
• Experience engaging with and coordinating United Nations, government, civil society, and community stakeholders is desirable.
• Experience conducting needs assessments, developing training curricula, and delivering training in areas related to disengagement from violent extremism and reintegration is desirable.

• Fluency in oral and written English is required. 
• Native or fluent Arabic is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of any local language is desirable.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.