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Mohammad Slaih

@mohammadslaih

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Experienced protection specialist focused on GBV, durable solutions, and community-based protection.

Iraq

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What I'm looking for

I seek a protection-focused role where I can lead GBV and durable solutions programming, strengthen inter-agency coordination, mentor teams, and deliver measurable protection outcomes in challenging contexts.

I am an experienced protection specialist with extensive field and coordination experience across Iraq, focused on GBV case management, durable solutions for IDPs, and community-based protection. I have served as a GBVIMS focal point, Durable Solutions Liaison, and Protection Associate, strengthening referral pathways, leading field monitoring, and driving evidence-based reporting to donors and government partners.

I consistently promote survivor-centered approaches, inclusion (AGD), and inter-agency collaboration, having represented agencies in coordination fora and donor monitoring missions. I combine strong technical knowledge in protection, PSEA, and camp/urban settings with practical project management, stakeholder engagement, and training delivery to improve program outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Protection Focal Point

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Danish Refugee Council

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Served as GBVIMS and protection focal point across Iraq, streamlining data management with UNFPA, delivering technical support for GBV case management and cash-for-protection programs, and strengthening referral pathways through regular field monitoring.

Case Management Cash For Protection Data Management Protection Programming

Field Officer (Volunteer)

Access Aid Foundation

Nov 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 6 months)

Supported project management with government liaison, conducted field monitoring for protection activities, supervised community volunteers and centres, and provided translation and interpreting services.

Volunteer Management Community Outreach Translation Capacity Building Advocacy Reporting

Durable Solutions Liaison Officer

International Organization for Migration

Jul 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Acted as primary liaison with KRG and local authorities to advance durable solutions, chaired Return Working Group/DSTWG, coordinated multi-stakeholder workshops, and produced situational reports to inform policy and programming for IDP returns.

Stakeholder Engagement Coordination Advocacy Workshop Facilitation Reporting IDP Durable Solutions

Protection Associate (Community-Based)

UNHCR

Jul 2014 - Jun 2021 (6 years 11 months)

Led community-based protection activities across Erbil, delivered PSEA training, strengthened GBV and PSEA referral mechanisms, and managed protection case management and remote community networks during COVID-19.

Community Based Protection GBV Referrals Case Management Community Engagement Training Delivery

Community-Based Protection Team Leader

Swedish Emergency Aid

Mar 2013 - Jul 2014 (1 year 4 months)

Led caseworkers managing UASC, GBV and special needs cases in Syrian refugee camps, supervised field monitoring, supported UNHCR PARC activities, and established referral pathways to ensure timely service delivery.

Team Leadership Case Management Child Protection Community Engagement

Project Manager

TETA Electronics

Oct 2008 - Mar 2012 (3 years 5 months)

Managed security and safety projects in Erbil, overseeing teams, procurement, installation of CCTV and fire systems, implementing SOPs, conducting risk assessments, and managing project budgets to ensure timely delivery.

Project Management Procurement Risk Assessment SOP Development Budget Management Security Systems Team Supervision

Translator

Nurol Insaat

May 2006 - Jan 2008 (1 year 8 months)

Provided translation and interpretation for project documents, contracts, and high-level meetings between Arabic, Turkish, and English stakeholders, and supported administrative project tasks.

Translation Interpretation Documentation Multilingual Communication Administrative Support Technical Translation Editing

Translator and Journalist

Talafar Alyoum

Nov 2003 - Jan 2006 (2 years 2 months)

Gathered local information, provided interpretations for stakeholder meetings, delivered training for security personnel, and supported administrative and communication tasks for regional reporting.