Open to Internal and external Candidates
Position Title : Counter-trafficking Project Assistant
Duty Station : Amman – Jordan
Classification : General Service Staff, Grade G6
Type of Appointment : Special Short term six months, with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date :April 14, 2019
Vacancy no :JOR/020/19
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:
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Emergency Coordinator and overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Amman - Jordan and in close coordination with the Emergency team, the selected candidate will be responsible for the counter-trafficking portfolio and will be responsible for the coordination, implementation and monitoring of counter trafficking activities of IOM Jordan.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Assist with planning, preparing and adjusting all aspects of the counter trafficking portfolio including project work plans, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools, and arrangements required for the effective implementation of programmatic activities.
2. Coordinate the assessments intended under the counter trafficking program and assist in conducting and drafting them, under the supervision of the Migration Management Officer and the experts hired under the projects.
3. Provide trainings and awareness raising on human trafficking when needed, both internally and externally.
4. Maintain updates on trends and policy developments, international standards and best practices relating to counter-trafficking.
5. Contribute to the development and drafting of new concept notes, projects and reports focusing on counter trafficking.
6. Assist the migration management officer in building, coordinating and maintaining partnerships with project/programme partners and other relevant stakeholders, such as Government entities, civil society organizations, UN agencies.
7. Organize workshops, training sessions, conferences and round tables and maintain records of all aspects of these activities.
8. Conduct case management activities for victims of trafficking and exploited migrants and follow-up on the status of the case from creation until closure.
9. Coordinate with relevant IOM Units and Missions as required.
10. Liaise with IOM staff members on admin/logistic/operations matters to support program activities.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned and take up travel on duty as needed.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education & Experience
• University degree with at least four years of relevant professional experience or a combination of relevant education and professional experience.
• Diploma degree with at least Six years of relevant professional experience or a combination of relevant education and professional experience.
• Supplemental courses/technical certificates in counter trafficking.
• professional experience working with specialized international agencies (UN Agencies, International Organisations, and International NGOs) advantageous.
Languages
Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
Required Competencies
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 wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain 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.
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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
Others:
• The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
How to apply:
• Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications plus a cover letter via
Akhtaboot website, by 14 April 2019 at the latest, referring to this advertisement and VN # 108124.
• Interested Internal candidates need to submit their application plus a motivation letter to vacancyamman@iom.int by 14 April 2019, their updated IOM Personal History (PH) Form or E-recruit Internal Candidate profile generated from PRISM Portal indicating the vacancy number and position title as mentioned in the vacancy notice he/she applied for in the email Subject line. Any application without this information in the subject line will be excluded from the applications.
For further information, please refer to:
https://www.akhtaboot.com & http://www.iom.int/
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed in Akhtaboot website.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the Akhtaboot website.
Posting period:
From 31.03.2019-14.04.2019
