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Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
Location:Sarajevo
Grade:Level not specified , Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
Civil Society and Local governance
Disaster Management (Preparedness, Resilience, Response and Recovery)
Environment
Project and Programme Management
Social Affairs
Closing Date: 2025-01-29
Job Description
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Under the overall guidance of the National Project Officer and the direct supervision of the Senior Project Associate/Coordinator, the incumbent will support the implementation of project activities under IOM’s social cohesion and resilience portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Support the overall implementation and monitoring of project activities, including frequent field visits to project’s target locations.
- Be responsible for day-to-day project correspondence, information sharing and filing, ensuring that appropriate follow-up actions are taken. Assist in project files update.
- Support administrative coordination of project implementation, involving liaison with diverse organizational units and external partners to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process, and follow-up on administrative actions, etc
- Monitor activity/grant budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.
- Organize meetings in the local communities, as well as workshops and training sessions with project partners and beneficiaries, as required by the project.
- Coordinate communication related activities with the project teams and well as IOM implementing partners in the local communities.
- Retrieve, compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific project topics.
- Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in implementation and bringing them to the attention of the supervisor.
- Draft correspondence, reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentations and other forms of documentation in both English and local languages, including translation, when required.
- Respond to general information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or,
- Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social sciences, Development Studies, Human Rights or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
- Prior experience in similar positions involving work with stakeholders at the community level, including CSO’s and government institutions.
- Prior experience in organizing and supporting community dialogues related to fostering cohesion and trust in local communities.
- Prior work experience in the projects related to social cohesion and resilience.
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Able to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Good oral and written communication skills in both English and local languages.
- Knowledge of financial and procurement rules and procedures.
- Knowledge of SAP and IOM financial and procurement rules and regulations is a strong advantage.
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Windows and MS Office applications (especially Excel).
- Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility, responsibility, integrity, teamwork, self-motivated.
- Able to work with little supervision, focused, well organized, detail oriented.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written) and in one of the three official languages spoken in BiH.
- 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.
- 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.
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
Required Skills
Job info
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 9 months
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: General Service
Grade: G-5
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