Senior Project Assistant (Ethical recruitment, employment, and skills) job at International Organization for Migration (IOM) | Apply Now

• University degree in Social/Political Sciences, International Relations, Business administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 4 years of relevant professional experience.

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• Higher Secondary School in Social/Political Sciences, International Relations, Business administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 6 years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in coordination and liaising with governmental authorities and local communities, as well as national institutions essential;

• Experience in liaison with UN and non-UN humanitarian actors;

• Experience in working in a challenging environment, project management, logistics and administrative and financial management an advantage.

• Experience in one of the organizations of the UN Common System and field experience are a distinct advantage.

• Broad LMI Sector knowledge and/or field experience in the areas of humanitarian action or the development field is an asset.

• Excellent handling of sensitivities, socio-cultural, political issues and high sense of tact and diplomacy skills.

Skills

• Experience planning, organizing and facilitating meeting and training

• Excellent coordination, and information management skills.

• Detailed knowledge of the Labour Migration and Social Inclusion portfolio.

• Good knowledge of human and financial resources management.

• In-depth conceptualization, analytical and writing skills.

• In-depth communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimum supervision

• Experience planning, organizing and facilitating meeting and training.

  
  

Languages

• Fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Required Competencies

The incumbent 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: maintain 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. Core Competencies

Behavioral indicators level 2

• 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.

Managerial Competencies- Behavioural indicators – Level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.

• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.

• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.