Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, October 30, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Senior Project Assistant G6

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
The candidate will perform the following duties.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of ECHO project activities.
• Compile, summarize, analyze, and present information/data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.
• Support in monitoring budget implementation and propose adjustments as necessary.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination of ECHO project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
• Draft ECHO status reports: identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures.
• Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.
• Organize meetings, workshops, and training sessions; prepare training materials and participate in the delivering of capacity building workshops.
• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
• Participate in ECHO co-partners, IP meetings; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, relevant to the project in coordination with project manager.
• Monitor work of implementing partner and report any non-compliance to the supervisor.
• Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and concept papers and provide general support for the development of new DRR projects.
• Provide guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit- may supervise other staff as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience OR
• High School Diploma with six years of relevant experience.

Experience
• Experience in managing projects in the humanitarian sector.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non- governmental organizations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi- cultural setting is an advantage.
• Data Management, Monitoring and Evaluation experience is an advantage.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Knowledge and experience working with IOM’s administrative procedures is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent, writing and communication skills.

Skills
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations

Languages
• Fluent in English.
• Working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish an advantage


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM will only accept applications which should include a cover letter (not more than one page) and résumé highlighting the required education and experience.
Interested applicants may send their applications to hruganda@iom.int  no later than 10th November 2022. Reference Number and Position Title: SVN/UG/004/2022 and Senior Project Assistant- G6 should be specified in the SUBJECT field.


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