Project Assistant (Peace & Recovery)

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Overview

Provide general and administrative support for project activities focusing on community engagement.

You have:

• Secondary diploma with three 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 one year of relevant professional experience.
• Experience coordinating with government authorities, national/international institutions, UN agencies and non governmental organizations.
• Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, trafficking victims and other vulnerable groups.
• Previous experience with international humanitarian organizations, governmental/non-governmental institutions in a multicultural context is an asset.
• Knowledge of the context and social norms of the Lake province.
• Knowledge of data collection is an asset.
• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken French.

Contract

This is a G-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 3 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-3 contracts.

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

Context

Sous la supervision générale du Chef de Mission (CoM) au Tchad et la supervision directe du Chef de Sous-Bureau à Bagasola, et en collaboration avec les unités concernées, la personne retenue sera responsable et redevable de la contribution à la mise en œuvre des activités liées aux programmes d’urgence et de transition dans la province du Lac Tchad.

Qualifications

Education

1. Diplôme d’études secondaires avec trois années d’expérience pertinente ; ou,

2. Baccalauréat en sciences politiques ou sociales, relations internationales, études du développement, études sur la migration, droits humains, droit ou domaines connexes d’un établissement académique reconnu, avec une année d’expérience professionnelle pertinente.

   Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

   Experience

3. Expérience dans la coordination avec les autorités gouvernementales, les institutions nationales/internationales, les agences des Nations Unies et les organisations non gouvernementales ;

4. Expérience de travail avec les personnes migrantes, réfugiées, déplacées internes, victimes de traite et autres groupes vulnérables ;

5. Une expérience préalable auprès d’organisations humanitaires internationales, d’institutions/organisations gouvernementales ou non gouvernementales dans un contexte multiculturel constitue un atout.

   Skills

6. Connaissance du contexte et des normes sociales de la province du Lac

7. La connaissance de la collecte de données constitue un atout
8. Connaissance des règles et règlements financiers.

9. Excellentes compétences en communication et en négociation

   Languages

• Francais ecrit et oral

  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.

  Values - 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 (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 actions 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 1) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)

• 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.

  Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.

7. 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.

   For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

Responsibilities

1. Fournir une assistance générale et administrative pour la mise en œuvre des activités du projet, en mettant l’accent sur l’engagement communautaire, la sensibilisation et la distribution.
2. Rassembler, compiler, résumer et présenter des informations ou des données sur des sujets spécifiques du projet, y compris la sélection des bénéficiaires et le suivi post-distribution.
3. Aider à la surveillance du budget et à la mise à jour des informations budgétaires.
4. Soutenir la coordination administrative pour la mise en œuvre du projet, impliquant la liaison avec diverses unités organisationnelles ou parties externes afin d’initier des demandes, obtenir les autorisations nécessaires, traiter et assurer le suivi des actions administratives.
5. Rédiger des rapports d’étape, correspondances, notes d’information, graphiques, tableaux statistiques, présentations et autres documents.
6. Appuyer l’organisation de réunions, d’ateliers, de séances de sensibilisation, de distributions et de formations.
7. Répondre aux demandes générales d’information et renseignements; organiser et tenir à jour les dossiers/archives.
8. Exécuter toute autre tâche connexe qui pourrait être assignée.

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