MRC Counsellor (M1) – Migration Resource Centre, Duhok

About the role

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is recruiting an MRC Counsellor (M1) for its MRAPP project in Iraq, which strengthens migration prevention and improves access to migration-related information, counselling, referral and reintegration services. The project is implemented in close coordination with the Ministry of Migration and Displacement and other stakeholders, focusing on the Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) model. The post is based in the MRAPP project team, reports to the Project Manager and works with MRC staff, government counterparts and project stakeholders. It is a 12-month assignment on a SSA contract.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the MRC Coordinator to implement MRC activities and workplans, supporting communication, information and service delivery.
• Provide counselling, guidance, referral and information to clients (migrants, prospective or returning migrants, families) face-to-face, by phone and online, and follow up referrals to relevant agencies.
• Support outreach through media and social media, and take part in online discussions, forums, conferences and events.
• Help update the MRC website, database, Facebook page and other social media accounts.
• Organise community events such as briefings in schools and training institutions, symposia with civil society, training of emigration consultancies, and booths or kiosks in public places on safe and regular migration.
• Compile knowledge materials on migration, including brochures, handbooks, audio-visual products and web documents, and maintain online migration discussions.
• Assist the MRC Coordinator with workplan monitoring, reporting, client feedback, weekly, quarterly and annual reports, budgets and meeting documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field; high school diploma plus two years of relevant work experience may be accepted instead.
• At least 2 years of position-specific experience.
• Experience with international organisations, office administration and management, and with local authorities and businesses is an asset.
• Good understanding of migration dynamics in the country and solid organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, with strong client orientation and cross-cultural competence.

Required skills

• Proficiency in English, Kurdish and Arabic (verbal and written).
• Proficiency in standard IT tools.

What we offer

• Monthly gross salary of 2,175 EUR.
• Health and accident insurance and six weeks' annual leave.

To apply, candidates submit their application through the ICMPD careers page.