Project Specialist (Community Stabilization) at IOM (Kramatorsk)

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and under the direct supervision of the Emergency and Stabilization Coordinator (Eastern Area of Ukraine), the successful candidate will provide specialized support to the implementation of IOM Ukraine’s Community Stabilization efforts for IDPs and IDP hosting communities in Ukraine.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Support the Emergency and Stabilization Coordinator (Eastern Area of Ukraine) in the overall planning, implementation and monitoring of Community Stabilization efforts.
• Assist in the coordination of IOM’s Community Stabilization efforts within the context of the relevant sectors.
• Liaise with partner NGOs as well as with relevant national and local working-level government contacts, as necessary, under the guidance of the Emergency and Stabilization Coordinator (Eastern Area of Ukraine).
• Support the mapping of Community Stabilization needs and beneficiaries in post-conflict areas.
• Work together with in-house monitoring and evaluation team to devise and implement a monitoring system for Community Stabilization efforts.
• Contribute to the contracting of partner NGOs and the procurement of goods and services.
• Contribute to regular reporting (IOM internal, IOM external, UN-related, including 3W and situation reporting), correspondence, publication and presentation materials.
• Provide information gathering management support to Community Stabilization programming.
• Track relevant national development pertaining to Community Stabilization, and analyse, summarize and present findings.
• Organize and/or take part in Community Stabilization-related events (meetings, presentations, discussions, visits, etc.).
• Provide inputs and recommend improvements to the planning and delivery of programme activities.
• Undertake duty travel within Ukraine pertinent to Community Stabilization programming on an as-needed basis.
• Perform other relevant duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

High School Degree/Certificate with at least six years of relevant professional experience

OR

Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent of higher) in public administration, political science, economics from an accredited academic institution or related field with at least four years of responsible work experience

Experience

• Experience working with Ukrainian government and civil society
• Knowledge of humanitarian activities and context is advantageous
• Experience working in community-based/community development programming in Ukraine
• Experience in working with vulnerable populations
• Proven reporting and writing skills, confident user of the Microsoft Office Suite

Languages

Fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian is required.

Required Competencies

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: maintain 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.

Managerial competencies

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking & vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

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.

This vacancy has been extended and is open to internal and external candidates.  Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.

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 18 December 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement in the subject line of your message.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

2018-12-11T19:26:32.000 2018-12-18T23:59:59.000 Full time / Повна зайнятість TELECOMMUTE Ukraine International Organization for Migration