Programme Assistant (Migration and Border Governance) - Міжнародна організація з міграції (МОМ), Представництво в Україні

Open to Internal and External Candidates

 Position Title: Programme Assistant (Migration and Border Governance)

Duty Station: Kyiv, Ukraine

Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G5

Type of Appointment: Fixed-term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 14 April 2023 

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Project Manager and with technical supervision of the National Project Officer (MBG), the Programme Assistant (MBG) will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of MBG projects, in particular, in border management.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Work in close cooperation with the National Project Officer (MBG) to assist in the implementation of border management projects. Contribute to introducing the international best practices to the Programme’s beneficiaries.
2. Carry out implementation of border management projects activities in part of procurement through supporting projects’ procurement needs assessment, gathering beneficiary requests, coordinating projects’ requests with the Mission’s Supply Chain Unit, and organizing donation to the beneficiary.
3. Assist the Project Manager in following up on the work of border management projects’ consultants.
4. Organize project events in Ukraine, including trainings, workshops, assessment visits, press conferences, etc.
5. Cultivate and maintain contacts with Ukrainian government partners, especially those with a border and migration management remit, through in-person meetings, electronic communications, and official correspondence.
6. Assist in reporting on ad hoc, monthly, quarterly, yearly and end-of-project bases. Contribute to MBG Programme monitoring and evaluation activities.
7. Provide Ukrainian-English, and English-Ukrainian interpretation and translation when necessary.
8. Compose relevant official and unofficial correspondence in Ukrainian and English.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education 

• High school certificate with at least five years of relevant work experience
• OR
• Master’s degree preferably in Business Administration, Management, Law, Social Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in project management support in private sector, NGO or international organization;
• Experience in writing project reports;
• Experience in working with state civil service / law enforcement agencies is an asset;
• Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook etc);
• Ability to work quickly and accurately and pay attention to detail;
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure;
• Ability to present clear and concise information and good communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

Languages

Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

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: 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 2

• 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.

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.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications on IOM Personal History Form by 14 April 2023 the latest, referring to this advertisement in the subject line of your message.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 31.03.2023 to 14.04.2023.

2023-04-03T11:25:49.000 2023-04-14T23:59:59.000 Full time / Повна зайнятість TELECOMMUTE Україна Міжнародна організація з міграції / МОМ