Programme Assistant (PRU)

Job Description

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position: Programme Assistant (PRU)
Organizational Unit: Peace and Recovery (PRU)
Duty Station: Yemen, (Seyoun), Hadramout
IOM Classification:  H2
Type of Appointment: Hourly Contract, 3 Months (With a possibility of renewal)
CFCV No.:  CFCV2025.003
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date: Saturday, 5th April 2025

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Organizational Context and Scope:

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Field and Programme Coordinator, and under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Peace and Recovery), the Programme Assistant will support the implementation of the field activities of the Engineering, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and Peace and Recovery Units.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1.    In coordination with the Programme Officer and Project Assistant, support the supervision of IOM’s field activities in Hadramout governorate to ensure timely implementation of WASH, technical and Peace and Recovery activities.
2.    Support in monitoring all interventions, assessments and activities conducted by IOM and its implementing partners and contractors as and when required, and report back on progress and issues.
3.    Works closely with the Programme Officer and Grants Coordination Unit in following up on contractual matters pertaining to the implementing partners and support in resolving bottlenecks.
4.    Regularly conduct site visits and monitor the progress of the work of the contractors and report back.
5.    Follow up with Resource Management Unit and Procurement and Logistics Unit on any finance or procurement related matter as assigned by the Programme Officer.
6.    Regularly conduct stakeholder meetings including with the local authorities and partners, as well as local communities and keep an open channel of communication. 
7.    Regularly share field reports in a concise and visually compelling manner documenting the project’s
progress.
8.    Assist with any administrative and programme related tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

  • University Degree/Certificate or Bachelors degree in a relevant field, such as engineering, WASH, international relations, transition and recovery etc.

Experience:

  • Minimum Four Years Experience (Two for Bachelors Degree holders) in the humanitarian and/or development sector, working in technical projects with implementing partners as well as managing small- medium sized teams.
  • Experience working on Peace and Recovery interventions, including cash for work, livelihoods and community asset rehabilitation.

Skills:

  • Excellent drafting skills in English, including abilities to translate from Arabic to English and vice-versa.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams etc.
  • Strong Community Mobilization and communication skills.
  • Prior experience in working with the international organizations is an asset

LANGUAGES

For all applicants, fluency in Arabic is mandatory, working knowledge of English language is preferable.

Required Competencies

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

  • Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
  • Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
  • Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
  • Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes
  • responsibility for own action and delegated work.
  • Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

VALUES

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
  • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.  
  • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Other

  • Internals of the Organization and NMS candidates will be considered as first-tier candidates. This vacancy is also open to second-tier candidates.
  • The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
  • Females with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.As part of the application process, all candidates, regardless of the type or duration of the contract, must disclose any known relative who works for IOM or is engaged with IOM in any capacity.
  • Non-compliance with the relative disclosure requirement can constitute a basis for withdrawal of offer of employment, or if the employment has begun, terminating the employment contract and/or disciplinary action.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via the following link.

https://iom.akhtaboot.com/en/yemen/jobs/hadramaut/164478-CFCV2025-003-Hadramout--Seyoun--Programme- Assistant--PRU--UG-H2--at-IOM--Yemen

All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).

“Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted”.

Posting period: 23 March 2025 to 5 April 2025.