Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission in Belarus and in close coordination with relevant units within the Country Office, Regional Office, and Headquarters (HQ), the incumbent will be responsible for supporting and implementing IOMโs work in the area of PXD โ migrantsโ protection program area as well as PSEAH. The incumbent will be responsible to provide support for theย implementation, management and coordination of programs, projects and activities in the area of migrants protection including countering human trafficking, AVRR, humanitarian assistance as well as on the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
โข ย ย ย ย Lead and coordinate a developing, drafting, fundraising, coordination and implementation of projects in the thematic areas related to migrants protection including countering human trafficking, AVRR, humanitarian assistance and PSEAH;ย
โข ย ย ย ย Monitor implementation of the activities to ensure work is proceeding according to established plans; analyse implementation difficulties and make recommendations for adjusting implementation modalities;ย
โข ย ย ย ย Undertake analysis and draft regular progress and other reports, maintain proper information exchange on all operational aspects of the given programs/projects between IOM, donor and other Implementing partners and stakeholders;
โข ย ย ย ย Monitor budget expenditures related to project activities to ensure their eligibility and cost-effectiveness, in coordination with the Resource Management unit;
โข ย ย ย ย Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific programs and projects, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties;
โข ย ย ย ย Draft status reports, including donor interim and final reporting and maintaining organized project records and update matrix of all program activities; identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures; ย
โข ย ย ย ย Contribute to the identification of donorsโ priorities and strategies, explore the possibility to develop follow-up initiatives and/or support the initiation of new programme development process and draft projects proposals, in relation to expressed governmental needs, donorsโ priorities and in line with IOMโs mandate and strategy;
โข ย ย ย ย Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors, and other stakeholders relevant to the programs and projects;ย
โข ย ย ย ย Support in the inclusion of PSEAH within IOM Country Office Strategy, programming, risk mitigation and management, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation and budgeting; integrate PSEA programming into other existing mission programs and liaise with relevant donors;
โข ย ย ย ย Support the development of an operational PSEAH Work Plan, in line with ย IOM and United Nations (UN) frameworks, and in coordination with ย senior management at the HQ, country and programmatic levels;
โข ย ย ย ย Assist in ensuring the resulting work plan is detailed and operational with clear actions, roles and responsibilities to deliver on the actions, timeframes, technical and resource requirements, and internal reporting requirements;
โข ย ย ย ย Serve as a resource for staff seeking advice on issues related to PSEAH, providing confidential support and guidance within country;
โข ย ย ย ย Contribute to the in-country interagency UN PSEA Working Group (support in the development of the collective PSEA workplan, risk management plan, PSEA strategies, Standard Operating Procedures for an inter-agency Community-Based Complaint Mechanism, etc), as well as actively participate within IOM internal and other interagency PSEA communication and coordination initiatives;
โข ย ย ย ย Participate in the development of a training plan and coordinate the delivery and organization of PSEAH trainings for IOM staff and related personnel, implementing partners , key institutional stakeholders;ย
โข ย ย ย ย Support the development and contribute to reporting on PSEAH and communication to highlight IOMโs ย work; ย
โข ย ย ย ย Regularly carry out the monitoring of risk mitigation interventions to identify gaps; adjust programming, prevention and response efforts, as necessary; ย
โข ย ย ย ย Undertake duty travel as required; and,
โข ย ย ย ย Perform any other duties as may be assigned.ย
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EDUCATION
Bachelorโs degree or higher in Law, International Relations, Psychology, Social Sciences, Development Studies and Planning or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or, High School Degree/Certificate in the above fields with six years of relevant professional experience.EXPERIENCE
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SKILLS
LANGUAGES
For this position, fluency in English and Russian is required (oral and written).
COMPETENCIES IOMโs competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. 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. 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 โ 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 Organizationโs priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.NOTES
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration. 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. 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. 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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies