Community Engagement Assistant

Context/Reporting line:

Under the general guidance of the Senior Operations Coordinator (Ret&Recov), the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Team Leader in close coordination with the Regional Advisor- Community Engagement, the Community Engagement Assistant will be responsible for the field implementation of IOM TRD community engagement activities including those related to Civil Society Organizations.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Contribute to leading the roll out of community engagement and resilience building activities tied to endorsed area- based community
2. Map community assets including the management and mobilization of human assets identified.
3. Support community participatory feedback mechanisms and accountability to affected populations, during project planning, implementation, and
4. Supports the Senior Community Engagement Assistant in the application of community-based standards, operational procedures, and practices at the field
5. Support coordination with government counterparts at local levels, partners, and technical leads to develop and implement integrated strategies that address key
6. Participate in the roll out of assessment and planning community consultative activities and

consolidate of information to relay back to operations team.

7. Provide field-based reporting related to community engagement
8. Under the guidance of Team Leader and close support of Senior Community Engagement Assistant, roll out of outreach and awareness raising
9. Support the Senior Community Engagement Assistant in the establishment of platforms aimed at strengthening dialogue between youth and relevant governmental stakeholders and local officials.
10. Schedule activities, facilitate youth mobilization, organize youth coaching and mentoring sessions in

ways that allow for a transfer of skills and facilitate peer to peer knowledge generation.

11. Advocate with young people and their key stakeholders, organizing awareness raising and sensitization activities to facilitate information dissemination on issues related to youth and to promote community awareness on young people’s contribution to community development and resource
12. Support in the mapping of assets & community networks/ CBOs/ & CSO and assist in the identification,

training, and supervision of Youth Council members.

13. Provide support as required for the implementation of other elements of field team activity including those related to livelihoods and
14. Any additional duties related to other thematic areas where team support may be

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or any other related fields from an accredited academic university or institute.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in social projects/community stabilization though a gender point and experience with international organization is an
• Strong experience in captualizing activities related to youth- based programming and community inclusive interventions.
• Previous experience in the UN system is an asset.
• Good communications skills.
• Good skills in planning, organizing, and executing training.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Working knowledge of any other language is an advantage.

Behavioral Competencies

• Work prioritization and ability to multitask.
• Shares knowledge and experience.
• Positive, constructive attitude.
• Ability to work and act under pressure with discretion in politically sensitive environment with a minimum of comfort.
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
• Ready to work independently, under tight deadlines.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude.
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion, and loyalty.
• Strives for supportive working environment and positive working relationship.

• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment, retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal applicants.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:

https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20231109153942/hLxJInsErm1duqQZTeMF6oSHf

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.