International Organization for Migration (IOM), Programme Assistant Jobs

Location
Other Dar es Salaam District Dar Es Salaam
Description

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, and the direct supervision of the Senior
Programme Coordinator (Head of Programmes), the programme assistant will provide support to
the implementation, and reporting of the KJP, as well as, other One UN joint programme
coordination.

Specific duties will include the following:

Assist with the implementation and monitoring of the on-going KJP activities, with focus on migrant care assistance (victims of trafficking), and NGO grants/service provider coordination;Coordinate functions and take part in promoting IOM within relevant outcome groups and thematic results group, under the One UN;Participate in meetings with national and local migration management stakeholders;Promote the integration of migration and human rights, internally and externally, including delivering presentations in this regard, on behalf of IOM, to both internal and external stakeholders;Provide logistical and administrative support to the establishment and convening of relevant KJP project activities, and assisting in the liaison between IOM and national/local stakeholders;Research and identify opportunities for resource mobilization for IOM migrant care assistance interventions, draft concept notes and proposals for fund- raising, and maintain an up-to-date donor mappings and profiles;Actively participate in the meetings of the One UN, and through this and other channels, carry out continuous liaison work with UN agencies and other Development Partners;Assist in the submission of joint programming work plans and Monitoring and Evaluation documents.Undertake any other function as directed by the superiors and as per work plan.Undertake duty travel as necessary;

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Excellent communication skillsStrong facilitation/training skills, good interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressureDemonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member

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

Accepts and gives constructive criticismFollows all relevant procedures, processes, and policiesMeets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputsMonitors own work to correct errorsTakes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings
Client Orientation

Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own workEstablishes and maintains effective working relationships with clientsIdentifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiariesKeeps clients informed of developments and setbacks
Continuous Learning

Contributes to colleagues’ learningDemonstrates interest in improving relevant skillsDemonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areasKeeps abreast of developments in own professional area
Communication

Actively shares relevant informationClearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and proceduresWrites clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audienceListens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
Creativity and Initiative

Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems
Planning and Organizing

Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and othersIdentifies priority activities and assignments for self and othersOrganizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handoversIdentifies risks and makes contingency plans
Professionalism

Masters subject matter related to responsibilitiesIdentifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilitiesIncorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participationPersistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stressTreats all colleagues with respect and dignityWorks effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contextsKnowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions
Teamwork

Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environmentContributes to, and follows team objectivesGives credit where credit is dueSeeks input and feedback from othersDelegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriateActively supports and implements final group decision Takes joint responsibility for team’s work
Technological Awareness

Learns about developments in available technologyProactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutionsUnderstands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to appropriate work.
Technical

Good understanding of migration management issues,Good understanding of migration and development issues in Tanzania, EAC and SADCConsolidated strategic thinking and planning skillsGood project development capacities and skillStrong proposal writing and resource mobilization working experienceExperience in social science researchExperience in developing training materials and toolkits an assetM&E skills and experienceExcellent organizational and administration skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completed university degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in development studies or international relations.Minimum of three years of relevant work experience.Female applicants are strongly encouraged.

LANGUAGES
Required

Fluency in both written and spokenEnglish and Kiswahili
How to apply:
Interested candidates should fill in the PH form, submit CV’s and cover letter
indicating Vacancy Notice number with 3 professional references and contacts to
tzvacancy@iom.int
Or send applications to the address below;
International Organization for Migration Mission in the United Republic of Tanzania
Slipway Road, off Chole Road, Plot # 1365 Msasani. PO Box 9270 Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania
Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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