Vacancy No.:IOM-SVN/0049/2022Position Title:Project Assistant – MHPSSPosition Grade:G-5Duty Station:Addis AbabaType of Appointment:SST, Six months with possibility of extensionEstimated Start Date:As soon as possibleClosing Date:

17 April 2022Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting huma0ne 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 & External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.

Background

Under the overall supervision of the Emergency Health Coordinator and under the direct supervision of the MHPSS Senior Project Assistant the successful candidate will work closely with the MHPSS team to support the Program Unit in matters relating to monitoring and evaluation of MHPSS project in Oromia, Amhara, SNNP, Somali, and Tigray. In particular, he/she will:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Support with facilitation and logistics of all trainings conducted by the MHPSS unit.
• Assist with revision and informal translation of IEC materials related to the MHPSS unit.
• Attend MHPSS technical working group to represent the unit when necessary.
• Conduct punctual site visits to monitor MHPSS projects are progressing as reported and as per the agreed narrative, indicators and work plan.
• Visit MHPSS teams and provide inputs on their performance and reporting mechanisms according to the supervisor s checklists provided by the unit.
• Compile and share weekly/monthly report to the MHPSS Senior Assistant, as well as success stories to feed into IOMs internal situation report.
• Keep track and provide reports on any challenges and delays by MHPSS teams in the field.
• Facilitate photo and video documentation of active projects for improved reporting and visibility
• Contribute to update the partners mapping and share any changes with MHPSS staff, while keeping a record on the referrals.
• Undertake any further duties as may be assigned by the MHPSS Officer.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Protection, Psychology, Development, or related Science field with 3 years of relevant experience is required.

Experience

• Experience in the field of humanitarian protection work, specifically in service delivery of MHPSS services. Knowledge of PFA, child protection, CMR and SGBV with a good understanding of USAID funded programs and other UN Partners.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Technical skills in qualitative and quantitative evaluation and managing heavy data. 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively and persuasively present information in a variety of settings and formats.
• Familiar with activity and grant reporting methods and information management systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, with proven experience in Word, Excel and Power point.

Languages

• Thorough knowledge of spoken and written English
• Working knowledge of multiple local languages, such as Amharic, Somali, Afaan Oromo and other local languages is an advantage.

Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies

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 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.

Emergency and Crisis

• Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;
• Coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures;
• Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors;
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners;
• Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information.

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 verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application/ motivation letter enclosed with only a detailed CV written in English through CLICK HERE on or before 17 April 2022. Please indicate the position title, vacancy number, and duty station in the subject line of your application letter. No photocopies of educational/training certificates are required at this stage; an applicant who doesn’t follow the required application procedure will automatically be disqualified from the competition.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We strongly encourage qualified women to apply!