Position Title: Project Assistant
Duty Station: IOM Philippines Country Office (Zamboanga City)
Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G5**
Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, Nine months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 12 August 2021
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Satellite Office in Zamboanga and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Assistant, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the implementation of Transition and Recovery Unit (TRU) projects in Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi (ZamBaSulTa) in line with IOM policies, standards, and commitments.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
In close coordination with and under direct supervision of the Head of Satellite Office in Zamboanga, liaise and coordinate with the programme team, thematic specialists, and consultants in the operational requirements of the TRU programme implementation in ZamBaSulTa.
Provide coordination and technical assistance to IOM field teams, implementing partners, and external consultants including timely and quality submission of monthly work plans, project reports, collection of means of verifications, collection of relevant administrative documentations, and circulation of information among IOM Philippines colleagues.
Support programme team in identifying and establishing linkage and coordination to relevant government line agencies, local authorities, civil society organizations, thematic clusters/groups and other stakeholders which support Social Cohesion and Peacebuilding effort in ZamBaSulTa.
Identify and report critical gaps seen in implementation of TRU projects and recommend for appropriate solutions to expand IOM programming in ZamBaSulTa.
Support and facilitate community engagement processes such as consultations, focus groups discussions, information campaigns, and trainings by promoting active participation of community-based organizations, civil society organizations and other groups.
Liaise with local partners and relevant stakeholders implementing other social cohesion and peace building programs in ZamBaSulTa for possible collaboration and avoid duplication of activities.
Support the Programme’s visibility and stakeholder engagements, as required.
Undertake duty travel to support the team and other colleagues, as required.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Experience
Skills
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Tagalog is required. Knowledge of any BaSulTa languages (i.e. Sama, Tausug, Yakan) is desirable.
Notes
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:**
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1*
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.
The position involves onsite and/or offsite work (or a combination of both). The working modality will be further discussed during the interviews if candidate is available to work on-site and/or offsite.
This vacancy is archived.