Project Assistant at International Organization for Migration - IOM

Job ID.: CFCV2021.89
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Classification: UG
Type of Appointment: Special Short Term (SST) 6 Months
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context

• Under the overall supervision of the MHPSS/Protection Programme Manager and the direct supervision of the National
• Programme Officer (MHPSS), and closely coordinating with the Protection, MHPSS and Counter-Trafficking Project officers. 
• The successful candidates’ primary role will be to support the implementation of MHPSS/Protection activities in the BAY States, including coordination, reporting and logistics support

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of the project activities, including coordination, reporting, logistics support.
• Assist the Project Manager in maintaining data collection, analysis mechanisms, and share relevant information mainly from records and reports and preparing periodic and ad-hoc reports on program and project activities
• Support technical monitoring of all the teams, including report writing, supervision, training, and coordination sessions with each team.
• Facilitate regular visits, collecting and compiling data and reports from the psychosocial support teams. Track their activities and provide timely support.
• Liaise with relevant governmental, non-governmental (NGOs), international organizations as well as other relevant stakeholders on issues related to MHPSS.
• Support with an informal translation of technical documents from English into Hausa/Kanuri/Shuwa, and vice-versa, if needed.
• IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. 
• For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
• Support in the maintenance project databases, reporting platforms and provision of accurate information whenever required.
• Coordinate Visibility and Communication activities related to the project.
• Undertake duty travel to very challenging areas when necessary.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Community Services, Development Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 2 years of relevant experience or High School Diploma in the above fields with 4 years of relevant working experience with a specific focus in administrative, coordination, financial management, budgeting, and capacity building functions within the humanitarian field.
• Open and positive attitude.
• Genuine care and respect for the needs of others, practically vulnerable populations with a strong belief in empowering marginalized and disenfranchised people.
• High integrity and willingness to conduct her/himself transparently and open to scrutiny.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality in performing responsibilities assigned.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and working knowledge of the local language.

Required Competencies:

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

Values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respect and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourage diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and act in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

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.
• This is a national position and only candidates residing in the country of the duty station within commuting distance will be considered.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment.