Position Title : Project Assistant
Duty Station : IOM Philippines – Country Office (Manila)
Classification : General Service Staff, Ungrade G-5
Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term, five months
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 26 September 2024
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager in Manila, Philippines and the direct supervision of the National Officer, and in collaboration with relevant programme units, the Project Assistant will be responsible and accountable to support the regional and national projects on the area of migrant protection and migration governance, such as trafficking in persons and return and reintegration, and on matters involving the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM).Responsibilities
Responsibilities for supporting project development, implementation, and coordination
- Provide logistical, technical and other administrative support in the implementation of research, multi-stakeholder consultations, capacity building, direct assistance, and related activities under the projects managed by the Protection Division, including activities of the Philippine UN Network on Migration and of the overall Migration Management Unit.
- Participate in the preparation, review, and analysis of workplans, progress reports, final reports and other data for clarity, consistency, and completeness, and facilitate project midterm and final evaluations.
- Contribute to project proposal development by providing inputs and ideas based on the policy and capacity needs of relevant Government agencies, including needs of the people and communities we serve.
Responsibilities for liaison support with the external partners for coordinating and implementing activities
- Assist the maintenance of links with a wide portfolio of international and national stakeholders at different levels including donors, embassies, national and local authorities, UN country team, international organizations, NGOs, private sector actors and migrant worker associations. Ensure high-level communications to increase project’s visibility at the national and international levels
- Support the National Officer and Programme Manager to conduct country level engagement with officials of key government agencies, CSOs, and other stakeholders at the national and subnational levels as necessary.
Responsibilities for supporting the provision of technical inputs
- Support the National Officer and Project Manager to participate as a resource person in conferences, seminars, consultations and other events by drafting speeches and talking points and preparing presentations. When assigned, attend these gatherings alone.
- Provide inputs and draft terms of reference, briefs, tools, manuals, guidelines, concept notes, and other materials developed by projects in the area of protection and migration governance, especially on countertrafficking and reintegration.
Other responsibilities
- Perform protection mainstreaming activities and other duties relevant to the implementation of the GCM and the thematic area of migrant protection and migration management.
- Support undertaking of missions to project sites and perform travel duties as required.
- Perform other duties within the incumbent’s capacity as may be assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social or Political Sciences, International Relations, Law, or any related field from an accredited academic institution, with minimum three years of relevant professional experience; or
- High School degree from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience
- Experience in the field of migrant protection, human rights, counter trafficking, return and reintegration, labour migration, and/or migration governance fields; and
- Experience working with government counterparts, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian and development organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is preferred.
- Experience in supporting result-based monitoring and evaluation is an advantage.
- In-depth knowledge of migrant protection, labour migration, migration governance and management, and a broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the Organization;
- Working knowledge of policies and programmes on protection, migration, and the Global Compact on Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration in the Philippines;
- Ability to support the liaison work and relationship-building with government and non-government counterparts working in the field of migrant protection to support vulnerable migrants;
- Ability to think critically and analytically on complex topics related to migrant protection;
- High organizational skills to enable the monitoring of project implementation and work with partner organizations and government counterparts; and
- Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation and negotiation skills.
- For all applicants, fluency in English and Filipino is required (oral and written).
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- 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.
- 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– behavioural indicators
- 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 actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Notes
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
- 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.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Php60,000.00 per month
Application Deadline: 09/26/2024
How to apply
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. Apply here: https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/requisitions/preview/11576
Interested applicants should attach the following in their applications: resume, cover letter and completed IOM Personal History Form. To access the form, please visit our careers page at philippines.iom.int/careers
