​​Expedited: Senior Project Associate​

Senior

Overview

Manage protection functions in Aleppo under the supervision of the Chief of Mission.

You have:

• School diploma with six years of relevant experience; or, bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of human rights and rights protection in humanitarian context.
• Good inter-personal skills, and the ability to work well with individuals of different ages, nationalities, genders, and diversities.
• Good analytical and report writing skills.
• Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality, when necessary.

Contract

This is a G-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-6 contracts.

​​Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) in Syria and direct supervision of the ​National Protection Officer​; and in collaboration with relevant units at the headquarters and the Administrative centres, the ​Senior Project Associate​ will be responsible and accountable for managing the protection functions and other relevant areas function in Aleppo​

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• ​​School diploma with six years of relevant experience; or,

• ​Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.​

EXPERIENCE

• ​​Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;

• ​Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,

• ​Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.​

SKILLS

• ​​Knowledge and understanding of human rights and rights protection in humanitarian context

• ​Good inter-personal skills, and the ability to work well with and meet the needs of individuals of sifferent ages, nationalities, genders, and diversities.

• ​Good analytical and report writing skills

• ​Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality, when necessary.​

Responsibilities

​Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities.

​Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.

​Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments as necessary.

​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, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.

​Draft status reports; identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures.

​Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.

​Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions; prepare training materials and participate in the delivering of capacity building workshops.

​Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.

​Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.

​Monitor work of implementing partners and report any non-compliance to the supervisor.

​Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and concept papers and provide general support for the development of new projects.

​Provides guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit; may supervise other staff as assigned.

​Perform other related duties as assigned.

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