National Liaison Officer

International Organization for Migration

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Head of Office (Field Coordination), the National Liason Officer (NLO) supports IOM s engagement and coordination with government counterparts in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).

The position primarily serves as a liaison and access facilitation role, supporting communication, coordination and relationship-building with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), regional authorities and relevant technical departments. The incumbent contributes to strengthening IOM s relationships with government counterparts, facilitating dialogue and engagement that support the organization s mandate and programme delivery in the KRI.

Support liaison and coordination with KRG authorities, regional line ministries and technical counterparts in the KRI, facilitating information exchange and follow-up on operational matters related to IOM activities.

• Maintain working-level relationships with relevant government counterparts to facilitate access, coordination and communication in support of programme implementation.
• Identify appropriate government focal points and provide background information to support senior management engagement, as requested.
• Facilitate administrative processes, approvals and coordination requirements in the KRI, supporting programme teams and field offices in resolving routine operational matters.
• Support field coordination within the KRI by contributing to information sharing between field teams, programme units and enabling functions.
• Collect and compile contextual and operational information related to developments in the KRI and provide inputs to periodic internal updates.
• Assist programme teams in liaising with government counterparts to address implementation-related challenges and ensure timely follow-up on agreed actions.
• Participate in stakeholder mapping and coordination efforts related to programme implementation in the KRI.
• Draft meeting minutes, briefing notes and summaries related to coordination meetings and field activities, as requested.
• Provide logistical and coordination support for official visits and meetings involving government counterparts in the KRI.
• Maintain working-level contact with relevant stakeholders operating in the KRI, as delegated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.