Field Assistant (Odessa) at Міжнародна організація з міграції (МОМ), Представництво в Україні

General

Description of assignment title Field Assistant (Odessa)

Assignment country Ukraine

Expected start date 15/11/2022

Sustainable Development Goal 10. Reduced inequalities

Volunteer category National UN Volunteer Specialist

DoA reserved for persons with disabilities No

Host entity IOM

Type Onsite

Duration 6 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments 1

Duty stations Odesa

Details

Mission and objectives

The IOM Mission in Ukraine was established in 1996. In line with IOM’s global strategy, IOM Ukraine aims at advancing the understanding of the opportunities and challenges of migration in the Ukrainian context. The IOM Mission in Ukraine provides assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and conflict-affected people, fights trafficking in human beings, assists the Government in dealing with irregular migration, improving its migration management system, and creating migrant-inclusive health practices and policies. IOM supports the development of comprehensive and evidence-based migration policies and legislation in line with international norms and builds government’s capacity in harnessing the development potential of migration, among others, by creating incentives for migrants’ remittances investment and offering evidence-based policy advice to enhance labour migration management. During 24 years of presence in Ukraine, IOM has assisted over half a million migrants (Ukrainians and other nationalities), IDPs, potential migrants, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups, directly or through its project partners.

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager (Camp Coordination and Camp Management) and the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant (CCCM) and in coordination with other technical programme specialists, the successful candidate will support IOMs efforts to improve living conditions of crisis affected population across Ukraine. The incumbent will implement CCCM activities around collective centers, including assessments, focus group discussions with the community, monitoring, and distribution.

Task description

1.Assist in daily implementation and monitoring of project activities related to IOM Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) projects, especially in collective centers located within relevant region.

2.Assist in all the financial, administrative and technical aspects of the CCCM projects to follow IOM’s policies and procedures and to be implemented in a timely and efficient manner and within the budget.

3.Provide support in various monitoring and evaluation exercises, including the delivery of procurement and logistics activities according to the project operations in coordination with the Procurement and Logistics team and NFIs focal point.

4.Conduct field visit in collective centers, identifying IDPs needs and sectoral gaps, including focus group discussion with site managers and community representatives.

5.Compile and share information and updates on collective centers on a weekly basis.

6.Provide support in maintaining positive relations with local NGOs and other stakeholders.

7.Provide guidance and capacity-building support for site managers as needed.

8.Communicate regularly with site managers and partners in order to ensure project implementation according to project scope, assist in capacity building as required. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

9.Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Eligibility criteria

Age

27 – 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in managing multi-sectoral activities, including distribution and community outreach. Working with a non-governmental organization and/or international organization is an advantage. Working with Camp Coordination and Camp Management operations experience is preferable. Proficient use of MS Office and other software such as SPSS, KoBo toolbox, DropBox, etc. is required.

Area(s) of expertise

Community development, Crisis and emergency response, Logistics and Inventory

Driving license

–

Languages

English, Level: Working knowledge, Required Ukrainian, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in International Relations, Sociology, Political Science, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

Competencies and values

The candidate 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.

Core Competencies:

• 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 information

Living conditions and remarks

As it is a national UN Volunteer’s assignment, the volunteer shall organize his/her accommodation by themselves. Taking into account the current circumstances in the country, telecommuting arrangements can be applied by the Host Entity. Entitlements of National UN Volunteer Specialist The contract lasts for the period indicated in the vacancy with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

Allowances:

• Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1268  (equivalent in UAH)  is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses.

Medical and life insurance:

• Medical insurance: The UN Volunteer and eligible PFU dependents will receive UNV provided medical insurance coverage. Coverage for UN Volunteers begins from the Commencement of Service and normally ceases one month after the last day of the UN Volunteer Contract date.
• Life Insurance: UN Volunteers are covered by life insurance for the duration of the UN Volunteer assignment. If a UN Volunteer dies during the UN Volunteer assignment, the eligible designated beneficiaries will be entitled to receive a life insurance lump sum.

Leave entitlements:

• Annual leave:  UN Volunteers accrue an entitlement to 2.5 days of Annual Leave per completed month of the UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave up to a maximum of 30 days is carried over in case of a contract extension within the same UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave may not be carried over in case of reassignment or a new assignment.
• Learning leave: Subject to supervisor approval and exigencies of service, UN Volunteers may request up to ten working days of Learning Leave per consecutive 12 months of the UN Volunteer assignment, starting with the Commencement of Service date, provided the Learning Leave is used within the contract period
• Certified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers are entitled to up to 30 days of certified sick leave based on a 12-month cycle. This amount is reset every 12-month cycle.
• Uncertified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers receive seven days of uncertified sick leave working days in a calendar year. This amount will be reset at the established interval period.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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