Project Assistant – (Non-Food Items and Interpretation)

Position Title: Project Assistant – (Non-Food Items and Interpretation)

Duty Station: Doha, Qatar

Classification: General Service Staff, G-5

Type of Appointment: One Year Fixed Term, with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date : 01 May 2024

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.

Context:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management, advanced understanding of migration issues: encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants of affected by the ongoing emergency.

Under the overall supervision of the Sr Operations Officer (Transit Centre), the Project Officer (NFIs and Distribution), and the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant (NFIs and Distribution), the incumbent will be responsible for performing the following tasks:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Participate in conducting and analyzing assessments and surveys of sites, collecting information on overall services available.
2. Participate in the distribution site management, verification of beneficiaries as required, and in coordination with the NFI coordinator.
3. Contribute to distributions as and when required to evacuees, migrants, and other individuals selected for assistance under IOM’s various assistance programs, if and when required.
4. Support in implementing hygiene promotion activities such as raising awareness of good hygiene practices, menstrual hygiene management for women and girls, and proper/appropriate use of NFIs and SFIs distributed.
5. Participate in community engagement and community participation sessions/events/activities organized for evacuees, migrants and other individuals.
6. Support in planning and scheduling the distribution of Non-food and food items.
7. As necessary, support other teams with assessments, including the preparation of the assessment tools and focus group sheets and post-distribution monitoring activities.
8. Assist in organizing and receiving the Items in the warehouse.
9. Assist IOM and partner staff in communicating with Afghan evacuees and vice versa by providing direct bilateral and/or multilateral interpretation services between Dari and/or Pashto and English during activities such as distribution of Non-Food Items and Supplementary food items, workshops, individual discussions, and recreational or educational activities.
10. Accompany individuals to appointments or meetings where necessary (e.g. medical visits) and provide interpretation.
11. Provide informal written translation services from English into Dari or Pashto (and vice versa), often working to a tight deadline with high standards of accuracy.
12. Perform other similar duties that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Development Studies, Supply Chain, Sociology, Political Science, Public Administration, Management, or a related field from an *accredited academic institution with at least three years of relevant professional experience.
• Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Excellent knowledge and skills in translation and interpreting between the target languages;
• Experience working for the United Nations, an official mission, non-governmental organization, or relevant government department a distinct advantage.
• Experience working with humanitarian response particularly project implementation, operations, coordination, transportation, Distribution, and general administrative duties.

Skills

• Strong organizational, facilitation, communication, writing and presentations skills;
• Ability to draft clearly and concisely reports.
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Internet.
• Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles.
• Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines in challenging settings.
• Capacity to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from various cultures and professional background.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

REQUIRED

For this position, fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

knowledge of Arabic is an added advantage.

Notes

*Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
3. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
4. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
5. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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