MRC Coordinator (M3) - Migration Resource Centre, Basra

About the role

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is hiring an MRC Coordinator (grade M3) for its MRAPP project in Iraq, which strengthens migration prevention and improves access to migration-related information, counselling, referral and reintegration services. The position is based in the MRAPP project team in Basra, reports to the Project Manager and works with MRC staff, government counterparts and project stakeholders. It is a 12-month staff contract.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the MRC's work plan and monitor the work of Senior Counsellors and Counsellors, providing feedback to the project team
• Maintain and update the MRC database and oversee data protection and GDPR compliance
• Support the project manager in communications and stakeholder partnerships with government, universities, NGOs, media and others
• Provide customer service to MRC clients via hotline, email, live chat and social media, and follow up referrals to service providers
• Help implement pre-departure and post-arrival orientation briefings and train government, media and civil society representatives
• Prepare progress reports, work plans, budgets, meeting minutes and assist with procurement

Required profile

• Master's degree, or bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant experience; minimum 6 years of position-specific experience
• Experience in coordination, management and office administration, and with local authorities and businesses
• Experience in migration in the country; international organisation experience is an asset
• Proficiency in English and Arabic (written and spoken)

Required skills

• Proficiency in standard IT tools
• Strong organisational, planning and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently

What we offer

• Monthly gross salary of 2,943 EUR
• Health and accident insurance and six weeks' annual leave

Applications are made through the ICMPD careers page; the closing date is 1 December 2026.