Open to Internal and External Candidates
Position |
Project Assistant (T&R) |
Organizational Unit |
Transition and Recovery |
Duty Station |
Yemen, Aden Hub (Lahj) |
IOM Classification |
M 4 |
Type of Appointment |
Third Party Contracted (TPC) MPH Contract, 6
Months (With a possibility of renewal) |
SVN No. |
CFCV2021/031 |
Estimated Start Date |
As soon as possible |
Closing Date |
Sunday 28 February 2021 |
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.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and
external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of
the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Organizational Context
and Scope:
Working under the overall supervision of the Senior Transition and
Recovery Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Transition and Recovery
Officer, the Project Assistant (Transition and Recovery) will support the
implementation of IOM’s transition and recovery projects assistance directly in
the field.
Core Functions /
Responsibilities:
1.
In coordination with the Programme Assistant, support in organizing and
monitoring IOM’s field activities, undertake site assessments, site management,
and Transition and Recovery interventions.
2.
Support and coordinate with field teams in undertaking and monitoring
assessments and distributions to IDPs, host communities, returnees and other
affected communities across the governorate or other governorate as required.
3.
Support in organizing and monitoring site assessments, collecting
information on overall services available, including SNFI, CCCM, WASH and other
basic needs of the population.
4.
Support in monitoring Transition and Recovery interventions, assessments
and activities conducted by IOM implementing partners and contractors as and
when required, and report back on progress and issues.
5.
Assist in coordinating adequate distribution of work and monitor
progress of staff on the ground.
1.
Ensure assessment and verification forms are completed fully and
correctly, supporting the field team to correct errors.
2.
Support in organizing monitoring activities, including focus group
discussions and monitoring surveys for beneficiaries assisted directly by IOM
and through implementing partners.
3.
Support in the organization of hourly/daily staff as required, ensuring
attendance is tracked and staff are remunerated as required, coordinating
closely with HR and finance units.
4.
Support the Transition and Recovery Officer and Senior Programme
Assistant in building capacity of and training field staff, daily/hourly
workers and partner staff on undertaking assessments, and all type of
transition and recovery interventions.
5.
Maintain positive relationships with beneficiaries, area
representatives, community leaders and local authorities to facilitate IOMs
work in target areas.
6.
Assist in any additional administrative duties as required for the
project including preparation of PRs, PRFs and other tasks as required.
7.
Any other duties as required.
Required
Qualifications and Experience
EDUCATION
·
University Degree/Certificate or Bachelors degree
EXPERIENCE
·
Minimum Four Years Experience (Two for Bachelors Degree holders) in the
humanitarian sector preferable and working in projects related to transition and
recovery with vulnerable individuals as well as managing small-medium sized
teams.
Languages
English and Arabic
Required Competencies
Values
·
Inclusion
and respect for diversity: respects
and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and
inclusion wherever possible.
·
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.
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
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is
subject to funding confirmation.
Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station within
commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is
medically fit for appointment, national of the country with automatic right to
live and work in the country, and security clearances.
Female with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via the
following link
All applications
should include a functional email address, mobile numbers and detailed
curriculum vitae (CV).
“Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted”
Posting period: 22 Feb 2021 to 28 Feb 2021