Project Assistant (MM / Awareness Raising) at International Organization for Migration - IOM

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Assist in the timely implementation of awareness raising initiatives to combat irregular migration (including human trafficking), social cohesion and promote safe and informed migration in selected communities and ensure that information reaches the targeted audience;
• In coordination with the Awareness Raising Officer, support the implementation of the Social Behavioral Change Communication Strategy on Trafficking in Persons (TIP) for the Trusted Sources Project;
• Support development of training materials and activities to build capacity for participatory and behavior change communication aimed at addressing issues on human trafficking and irregular migration for both government and civil society organizations;
• Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to design and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools;
• Assist in maintaining close liaison with community groups, local government authorities, CSOs, and other stakeholders to ensure due coordination of activities;
• Assist in coordinating the production and dissemination of Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials developed in the project;
• Assist in implementation of C4D activities and tools to discourage irregular migration and promote safe alternatives to irregular migration in target audiences;
• Assist senior project staff to devise communication channels through which information on awareness raising can be distributed;
• Undertake duty travel when necessary;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• University degree from an accredited institution in Media and Communications, Communication for Development, Journalism, Social Work, Law or related field with three years professional experience;
• An equivalent combination of related educational and professional experience;
• A minimum of three years of work experience (for candidates holding bachelor’s degrees) in the above specified fields, preferably in the West Africa Region.
• Experience in implementing projects using communication for development approach with an emphasis on migration related context
• Experience of working on humanitarian or development issues related to migration and/or human trafficking, preferably within the United Nations Common System and the International Humanitarian Field
• Experience in effectively designing and implementing social media and online campaigns for developmental issues
• Experience with designing monitoring and evaluation tools
• Excellent writing and strong analytical skills.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and multiple Native languages

Required Competencies
Behavioural:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following 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 and 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, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
• Women with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.