Project Associate (Referral)-Affilated Contractor-Required Number-1

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Introduction</strong></p><p>Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.&nbsp;</p><p>IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.</p><p>IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow">IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration</a>.</p><p><strong>Required Qualifications and Experience</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Education</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;"><li><a name="_Int_EpnJZZgT"><span lang="EN-PH">Bachelor’s degree in business administration</span></a><span lang="EN-PH"> or a related field from an accredited institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or,</span></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span lang="EN-PH">High school diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.</span></p></li></ul><p><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Experience</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;"><li><span>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li><li><span lang="EN-PH">Attention to detail, ability to organize paperwork in a methodical way;&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li><li><span>Discreet, details and clients-oriented, patient and willingness to learn new things; and,&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li><li><p><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Prior </span></span><a name="_Int_v5gTteEn"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">work</span></span></a><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p><strong>Skills</strong></p></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: left;"><span>In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: left;"><span>Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: left;"><span>Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.</span></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 10pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).</span></p></li></ul><p><strong>Languages</strong></p><p align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-GB">IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.&nbsp;</span></p><p align="left" style="break-after: avoid; margin: 4pt 0in 0in; text-align: left;"><strong>&nbsp;Required</strong></p><p align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-GB">For this position, fluency in </span><span class="PDNORMALTEXT" lang="EN-GB">English</span><span lang="EN-GB"> and Amharic is required (oral and written).</span></p><p align="left" style="break-after: avoid; margin: 4pt 0in 0in; text-align: left;"><strong>Desirable</strong></p><p style="margin-bottom: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Working knowledge of other local languages.</span></p><p><strong>Required Competencies</strong></p><p>IOM’s competency framework can be found at this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer">link</a>. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.</p><p><strong>Values&nbsp;</strong>- all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:</p><ul><li><strong>Inclusion and respect for diversity</strong>: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.</li><li><strong>Integrity and transparency</strong>: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.</li><li><strong>Professionalism</strong>: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.</li><li><strong>Courage</strong>: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.</li><li><strong>Empathy</strong>: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.</li></ul><p><strong>Core Competencies</strong>&nbsp;– behavioral indicators</p><ul><li><strong>Teamwork</strong>: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.</li><li><strong>Delivering results</strong>: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.</li><li><strong>Managing and sharing knowledge</strong>: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.</li><li><strong>Accountability</strong>: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.</li><li><strong>Communication</strong>: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.</li></ul><p><strong>Notes</strong></p><p>IOM covers Affiliated Contractors against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.&nbsp;</p><p>Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.</p><p>Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.</p><p>IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.</p><p>IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.</p><p>IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer">IOM e-Recruitment</a>&nbsp;system&nbsp;(for internal candidates link&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer">here</a>). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.</p><p>No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</p><p>For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer">IOM Careers and Job Vacancies</a>.</p><div><div><strong>Tasks to be performed under this contract</strong></div><div><ul><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support map referral partners, forging strategic alliances and promoting a collective approach to resource management in the context of migration-related interventions.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-left"><p align="left" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Gill Sans Nova&quot;, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Assist in the implementation and monitoring of National Referral Mechanism related project activities.&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-GB">Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyze, and present information/data on referral conducted from IOM to various partners.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-GB">Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget-related information.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-GB">Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-GB">Draft status reports, identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor, and suggest remedial actions.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-GB">Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentations, and other forms of documentation.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-GB">Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops and training sessions.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span lang="EN-GB">Participate in meetings and conferences; assist in coordinating implementation activities with&nbsp;local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span lang="EN-GB">Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners and report non-compliances to the supervisor.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-GB">Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><p><span lang="EN-GB">Perform other related duties as assigned.</span></p><p align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p></li></ul></div></div>