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Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title: Senior Project Associate (CBI)(2 positions)

Duty Station: Dnipro, Ukraine

Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G6

Type of Appointment: Special short term, nine months with the possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 12 July 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the Program Officer (CBI), and the direct supervision of the Project Officer (CBI), the Senior Project Associate (CBI) will provide specialized support to the implementation of International Organization for Migration (IOM) Ukraine’s Cash Programme efforts focused on response activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Officer (CBI) in the overall planning, implementation and monitoring of cash-based interventions Cash Based Initiatives (CBI) activities. Provide support with oral/written translation to and from English as needed.

• Participate, alternately, in the Dnipro Hub Cash Working Group.

• Assist in the coordination of IOM’s CBI efforts within the context of the relevant sectors.

• Liaise with Implementing Partners (IP) as well as with relevant national and local working-level government contacts as necessary, under the guidance of the Program Officer and Operation Officer (CBI).

• Support the Operations Officer (CBI) with the procurement and administrative processes.

• Contribute to regular reporting (IOM internal, IOM external, UN-related, and situation reporting), correspondence, publication, and presentation materials.

• Track relevant national development pertaining to CBI, analyse, summarize and present findings.

• Support the development and application of CBI programme visibility and communications.

• Support with the logistics and take part in organization of CBI activities and events (meetings, presentations, discussions, visits, etc.).

• Accompany CBI field work to respond to the needs of the population of interest on a need basis.

• Support the mapping of CBI needs and beneficiaries.

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• High school diploma with six years of relevant experience;
• OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience working with authorities and civil society.
• Experience working with (Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)/refugees and/or vulnerable populations.
• Experience with organizational and administrative duties.
• Experience implementing and monitoring CBI activities.
• Knowledge of humanitarian activities and context is advantageous.
• Experience in community participation and cohesion, is advantageous.
• Experience throughout the project cycle is an asset, including project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Experience of working in a UN agency or International NGO is an asset.

Skills

• Knowledge of CBI and similar activities.
• Knowledge of activity planning and implementation.
• Ability to implement administrative and financial control procedures.
• Proven drafting, writing, and reporting skills.
• Strong proficiency on Microsoft Office Suite.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and Ukrainian are required (oral and written).

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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 — 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 Organization’s 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.

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 security clearances.

A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications filling in the IOM Personal History Form and sending to [відгукнутися] by 12 July 2024 the latest, referring to this advertisement in the subject line of your message.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 21.06.2024 — 12.07.2024