National Knowledge and Learning Officer

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at  IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy,  internal and internal-equivalent candidates  as well as external women candidates are considered as first-tier candidates. Organizational Context and Scope This position is based in Erbil and will support IOM Iraq’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) efforts across all programmes (humanitarian and development). Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Monitoring & Reporting Officer, the National Knowledge and Learning Officer will support the mission’s approach to institutional learning and knowledge-sharing. With IOM Iraq’s broad portfolio across durable solution, peace building and stabilization, migration management, migration health and emergency response, there is a critical need to capture lessons learned, evaluate outcomes, and foster continuous improvement. The incumbent will implement systems to manage knowledge generated by projects (evaluations, research, best practices) and to inform strategic planning. The role is embedded in the mission’s MEAL Unit and works closely with programme teams, PSU, Research Team, the Regional M&E Officer, and external evaluation partners. Responsibilities Contribute to establishing, and monitoring a mission-wide Knowledge and Learning Management (KLM) system for IOM Iraq. This includes maintaining appropriate tools and platforms (e.g. knowledge repositories, lessons learned and management response database) to systematically capture, store, and disseminate programmatic lessons, research findings, evaluations, and best practices. Contribute to making the system user-friendly, accessible across the mission, and aligned with donor commitments and IOM