SHORT VACANCY NOTICE
Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position : Junior Project Assistant (Migrant Services)
Organizational Unit : Protection Unit
Duty Station : Yemen, Sana’a
IOM Classification : M3
Type of Appointment : Special Short-Term (SST) MPH Contract, 3 Months (With a possibility of renewal)
SVN No. : CFCV2020/076
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : Monday 29 June 2020

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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope:
Under the overall supervision of the Project Assistant (MAOSMS) and in coordination with the Senior Programme Assistant– Migration Assistance and National Programme Officer based in Sana’a, the incumbent will support to ensure on site migrant services are well coordinated, supported and delivered in line with IOM principles, protection principles and programming objectives. The individual will be responsible for supporting in monitoring activities and activities of additional staff on site supporting logistics, deliver and monitoring of conditions of migrants and other vulnerable populations.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support distribution of critical humanitarian support to migrants including NFIs (hygiene items, dignity kits, mattresses/bedding, and other items necessary). Ensure that the distributions are well documented and registered.
2. Ensure that conditions in the IPNA Facility are to minimum standards specifically raising attention to any issues related to access to water, sanitation; maintenance of the holding areas (sleeping, eating and other quarters).
3. Ensure migrants requiring medical assistance are referred promptly to the IOM clinic
4. Participate in any information sessions and awareness raising for migrants to improve safety, well-being and dignity.
5. Contribute to daily reporting on conditions, numbers of migrants, needs and feedback from migrants.
6. Perform any other task as required.

Required Qualifications and Experience
EDUCATION

• University degree (B.S.c) in social science, business administration or other relevant discipline. EXPERIENCE
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position, with good understanding of the socio-political context in Yemen
• Understanding of standards and practices in migrant protection and assistance;
• Understanding of protection principles and experience in humanitarian emergency response;
• Prior professional experience with a humanitarian organization is required;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Good level of IT literacy (MS. Word & Excel).

Languages
English and Arabic

Required 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.

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 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 vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station within commuting distance of the duty station will be
considered.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, national of the country with automatic right to live and work in the country, and security clearances.

Female with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via the following link

https://iom.akhtaboot.com/en/yemen/jobs/sanaa/136620-CFCV2020-076-Sana-a-Junior-Project-Assistant--Migrant-Services--M3-at-IOM--Yemen

All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
“Only shortlisted candidates will be contracted”

Posting period:
23 June 2020 to 29 June 2020