Research and Project Implementation Assistant

Volunteering Legal Admin

Overview

Support border management through research and project implementation

You have:

• Good oral and written communication skills and demonstrated research abilities and interest
• Internet proficiency and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Research and policy development experience in developing countries
• Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments, and living conditions
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

The Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Unit at IOM Egypt supports relevant Governmental authorities in enhancing their capacities to manage borders efficiently in a coordinated and integrated way. Current and upcoming interventions include extensive training, equipment and infrastructure provision programme for different Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Finance departments mandated with border management in Egypt on various technical topics, policy support, initiatives related to International Migration Law (IML), rule of law, rights-based border management, Integrated Border Management (IBM), Humanitarian Border Management (HBM), maritime law and SAR (Search and Rescue), countering-cross border crime, development and trade, legal identity (migrant registration, biometrics, travel document standards) and cross border cooperation with neighboring countries in the above domains including implementation of international agreements in support of humane and orderly migration. Under the overall supervision of the Project Officer- Immigration and Border Governance (IBG), the successful candidate will be providing technical and administrative support to the thematic programme in support of border management authorities in the Arab Republic of Egypt.. S/he will also provide inputs in the IBG projects at IOM Egypt in the area of SAR, integrated border management (IBM), border control and trade and development and international cooperation in these areas.

Under the direct supervision of IBG Programme Manager, the Research and Project Implementation Assistant will:

1. Support development of high quality research products within the Immigration and Border Governance portfolio on policies, legislation, and current developments in Egypt and the region related to the portfolio.
2. Support development of high-quality publications under the Immigration and Border Governance portfolio for the benefit of the Egyptian government and IOM.
3. Contribute to drafting detailed concept notes for projects.
4. Maintain an up-to-date database, in particular related to border management, migration, human rights, cross-border crime and economic development.
5. Collaborate with relevant departments to gather necessary information and insights for the research products and concept notes.
6. Contribute to drafting of briefing notes, background papers, and policy briefs.
7. Support legal and research support during negotiations and activities with government officials and other stakeholders in such fields as human rights, cyber security, and economic development through international trade and border management matters overall.
8. Keep the mission and unit management updated with the latest developments and trends in migration and border management areas to provide accurate and relevant information.
9. Work closely with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and information sharing.
10. Support the organization of and participate in meetings, conferences, and other events as required.
11. Provide administrative support to the project team, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and maintaining project files
12. Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of IOM.

• Professionalism.
• Integrity.
• Teamwork and respect for diversity.
• Commitment to continuous learning.
• Planning and organizing.

• Flexibility.

  the field of development and the work of international organizations • Research and policy development as well as experience in developing countries is desirable, and knowledge of the UN work environment is an advantage • Good oral and written communication skills and demonstrated research abilities and interest • Internet proficiency and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required. • Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others; • Good interpersonal, networking, and communication skills; • Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team; • Flexible and open to learning and new experiences; • Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments, and living conditions; • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Cairo, Egypt is a family duty station with a wide range of services (health, education and leisure) and good living conditions. It has long been a center of the region’s political and cultural life, with high levels of tourism. Like other similar cities, Cairo offers good quality of life in terms of access to shopping centers, banks, medical services, educational facilities, cultural events, etc. The Arab Republic of Egypt has a unique geographical position in Northeast Africa, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, on the Mediterranean and Red Sea, and its connection to Sub Saharan Africa through the Nile Valley. UN International Youth Volunteer gets the following package: • Volunteer Living Allowance (around USD 1927.4/Month) • Entry Lump-Sum = USD 4000 (one-time payment) • Exit Lump-Sum upon completion of contract. • Medical and life Insurance premium/Cigna (100%) and dependents policy. • Access to UNV E-Campus for training and learning including access to LinkedIn learning. Further entitlements and information available at: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service.

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