Vacancy Announcement
Vacancy/Reference Number: VNSA2021/12
Position Title: Senior Project Assistant
Position Grade: G6 (UN Salary Scale for General Staff)
Duty Station: CO Cape Town, South Africa
Appointment Type: One Year Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 28 September 2021
Context:
South Africa remains the main country of destination for migrants in the Southern Africa region and continues to see significant migratory movements into the country. Migration issues, including mixed flows involving irregular migrants, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable groups are often linked to larger developmental challenges such as high unemployment, low living standards and stark economic inequalities.
Migrants are often met with significant socio-cultural and economic challenges. In response to some of the challenges, IOM South Africa implements several projects, including emergency assisted voluntary return, migrant integration and social cohesion, humanitarian assistance, migration health related programs, movement, and research.
While every project has a dedicated coordinator based in Pretoria, under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of the activities implemented by the different teams within the area of responsibility of Cape Town and the administration of the sub-office.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Flag and bring to the attention of the project Coordinators delays or challenges regarding compliance issues with the donor requirements.
Provide administrative backstopping support for the Project Coordinators.
Prepare reports and inputs for project development according to specific needs and situation analysis in accordance with IOM project development standards in close coordination with the Chief of Mission.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
• High school degree/certificate with at least six years of relevant professional experience.
• Completed university degree preferably in Social Science, International Relations, Law, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with at least four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience:
• Good knowledge of and experience in migration related project management, advocacy.
• Experience in social work, with background in working with vulnerable groups, especially migrants, women and children, and training in governmental and non-governmental contexts.
• Experience to establish and maintains effective working relationships with implementing partners.
• Prior work with the United Nations or International Organizations will be considered an asset.
• Professional familiarity with key issues in the Southern African region is an asset
• Prior experience in office management.
Skills
• Effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate level on matters related to substantive migration issues and the work of IOM
• Effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context
• Identifies risks and makes contingency plans
• Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
• Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions
• Good writing/communication, presentation, and networking skills essential.
• High level of computer literacy in MS Office applications.
Languages:
• Fluency in English
• Working knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
Competencies:
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and 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.
Additional Notes:
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. External and internal candidates are eligible to apply for this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first- tier candidates and will be given priority over external applicants if they meet the minimum requirements.
The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and obtains nationality ID or valid residency/work permit.
This vacancy is archived.