Counter-Trafficking (CT) Project Assistant – Асистент проекту

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Senior CT Programme Officer the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Senior Livelihood Specialist in the implementation of project components.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the project implementation and provide support to all project activities, including administrative, logistical and procurement support.
2. Organize procurement processes in response to the project needs in full compliance with the IOM Procurement SOPs.
3. Draft contracts in line with IOM requirements and procedures.
4. Assist in the organization of meetings, trainings, roundtables and other project-related events as well as prepare post-event reports.
5. Provide logistical support to the project particularly related to duty travel, expert visits and other similar activities. 
6. Assist in communicating with project stakeholders such as governmental agencies, national and international organizations and experts in the field related to Project goals and objectives.
7. Assist indrafting official and unofficial correspondence related to the project in Ukrainian and English (Russian if necessary).
8. Contribute to the preparation of the project progress reports. Draft internal and external reports on implemented activities as requested.
9. Assist with in-house informal translation and interpretation when requested.

1. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• High school degree or equivalent with four years of professional work experience preferably in policy and legislation development, government liaison and human rights.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited academic institution (preferably in in Social Sciences, International Development, Business Administration or other relevant field) with two years of professional work experience.

Experience

• Familiarity with the UN system would be an advantage
• Good writing and reporting skills
• Advanced PC knowledge
• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

• Good knowledge and understanding of issues related to migrants and diaspora

Languages

Fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian is required.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.
• Resource Mobilization – Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs

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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this special vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and security clearances.

A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications on IOM Personal History Form (http://iom.org.ua/en/personal_history or iom.org.ua/sites/default/files/personal_history_form_2016.xls) to [email protected] by 24 September 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement in the subject line of your message.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.