Project Assistant (zamboanga)IOM

Position Title: Project Assistant
Duty Station: IOM Philippines Country Office (Zamboanga City)
Classification: Ungraded, Equivalent to G-5
Type of Appointment: Special short-term ungraded, six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 18 May 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 Project Officer (Manila) and under the direct supervision of National Project Officer (Zamboanga) with administrative guidance of Head of Satellite Office (Zamboanga), the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for the support of the IOM's Counter-Trafficking Programmes and activities implemented in the provinces of Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi (BaSulTa), in line with IOM policies, standards and commitments.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of National Project Officer in Zamboanga, assist programme team and thematic specialists/consultants in the operational requirements of the project implementation in the field (BaSulTa).
Support programme team in identifying and establishing linkage and coordination with relevant government line agencies, local authorities, civil society organizations, thematic clusters/groups and other stakeholders which support local Counter-Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) effort in BARMM.
Support organizing and facilitating trainings, workshops and working group meetings involving various stakeholders, as part of the project activities.
Assist conducting key data collection and validation related to CTIP in BARMM through baseline and monitoring surveys, in coordination with the enumerators, the data specialist and Information Management staff.
Assist drafting, compiling and producing resource materials, modules and key messages to be used by stakeholders, in line with the set standards and principles, and support adapting them to the local context and incorporating conflict and cultural sensitivity.
Support and facilitate community engagement processes such as consultations, focus groups discussions, information campaigns and other events, by promoting active participation of community-based organizations, civil society organizations and other groups.
Gather information such as periodic field updates, activity reports, note for file, meeting minutes, to prepare for timely submission of progress reports for internal and external use.
Perform liaison with IOM field colleagues, local partners and relevant stakeholders implementing other programs in the AoR for possible collaboration and avoid duplication of activities.
Undertake official duty travels as required, with IOM's Office of Staff Security.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in Bachelor's degree in Laws, Human Rights, Migration Studies, Behavioural, Political or Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Social Work or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; Or,
High School degree in the above fields with five years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
Experience in project management, community engagement, counter-trafficking and protection projects in post-conflict environments, preferred;
Extensive professional work experience in ZamBaSulTa areas (required), with strong cultural familiarity and knowledge of the areas.
Familiarity with major local languages of BaSulTa (Tausug, Sema and/or Yakan) is a distinct advantage.
Extensive field work with counterparts from the government and other private or international agencies involved in development planning or implementation, an asset;
Training or knowledge in the field of counter trafficking, (migrant) protection, labor migration, community engagement, case management, an asset;
Knowledge of conflict and labor migration context in Mindanao, especially BaSulTa region, a distinct advantage.
Skills
Skills in social mobilization, community engagement, event organization, preferred;
Good presentation, oral and written communication skills, required;
Ability to effectively use standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point).
Languages
Fluency in English and Filipino is required. Working knowledge of Tausug and Sama and other ZamBaSulTa language is desirable.
Notes
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database ( ).
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: 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.
IOM's competency framework can be found at this .
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.
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Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
Permanent
Full-time