Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
ย Context Under the overall supervision of the Medical Programme Coordinator and direct supervision of the National Migration Health Project Officer, the Health Project Assistant will be tasked with assisting in the implementation of the health assistance projects to migrants, within the Migration Health Division (MHD) โ H2.
1. Contribute to establishing and/or maintaining strong and regular contacts with Government entities, civil society organizations, UN agencies, donors and other stakeholders pertaining to the Medical Assistance projects and MHU programmes.
2. Assist in exploring and identifying new project opportunities related to the IOM Egypt Strategy, government and partnersโ needs, donorsโ priorities and migrantsโ context and situation.
3. Support the coordination, planning and implementation of health projectsโ activities with focus on health assistance provision to most vulnerable categories as victims of trafficking, children, and vulnerable migrants.
4. Keep abreast of best practices relating to health promotion and health service provision to vulnerable migrants.
5. Assist in monitoring and evaluating all project aspects, according to IOM standards & procedures as well as donor requirements/standards.
6. Monitor implementing partners as healthcare providers and referral partners.
7. Provide inputs to project reports and updates and assist in ensuring proper information exchange on all operational aspects of MHU projects between IOM, donors and other project counterparts.
8. Facilitate payments for health services provided through direct relationships with hospitals for effective admissions.
9. Support all administrative, operational, and logistical tasks related to training sessions, roundtables and events with beneficiaries, civil society organizations, embassies, and other relevant stakeholders, Writing related reports.
10. Participate at seminars, meetings and events aimed at promoting IOMโs image and activities.
11. Provide unofficial interpretation English-Arabic/Arabic-English at bilateral or multilateral meetings and other events (seminars, workshops, etc.); draft and translate documents (minutes, reports, notes for file, agenda, concept notes) when requested.
12. Support the development of new migration health projects and concept notes and following up with funding applications and donors.
13. Conducting health awareness sessions along with the migration health division team to vulnerable migrants on different health topics.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned including duty travels if required.
Education
- Completed university degree from an accredited academic institution in Public health, Medicine, or related field with 3 years of experience
- Secondary degree with 5 years of experience Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. ย Experience
- Two yearsโ experience in organizing events, such as training, workshops, awareness raising
campaigns, etc. and producing pertaining documentation. - Sound knowledge of Humanitarian Medical assistance is an advantage.
- Sound knowledge of healthcare, financial and administrative management is an advantage.
- Experience in IOM administrative and financial management, budget monitoring, cash management and internal control procedures.
- Experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of spreadsheet and data analysis. Skills
- In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and
- Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
- Knowledge of project management. Languages
- For all applicants, fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written). IOMโs official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. ย Required Competencies ย IOMโs competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- 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.
- Two yearsโ experience in organizing events, such as training, workshops, awareness raising
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.