Sr. Transition and Recovery Project Assistant

Position Title: Sr. Transition and Recovery Project Assistant

Duty Station: IOM Philippines Country Office (Cotabato City)

Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G-6

Type of Appointment: One Year Fixed Term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 01 March 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, it 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. It is one of the factors that makes the organization qualified to deal with the complex issue of migration. IOM sees that diversity is one of the organizational strengths.

IOM aims to foster an inclusive workplace where everyone treats each other (including colleagues and beneficiaries) with dignity and respect.

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 Head of Sub-Office in Cotabato, with direct administrative and technical supervision of the National Peace, Transition and Recovery Programme Coordinator, the successful candiate will be accountable and responsible for supporting the implementation of the transition and recovery projects, especially initiatives that aims to achieve broader and long-term stability and to prevent, mitigate, and reduce the drivers and effects of displacement and forced migration in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and its neighbouring areas, more specifically in the provinces of Maguindanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte and Special Geographic Areas, in line with IOM policies, standards, and commitments.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist in coordinating and guiding the field implementation team on field operation, quality control, execution of conflict-sensitive standard procedures, documentations and ensure appropriate follow-up as necessary.

2. Assist the Peace, Transition and Recovery Unit by providing analysis and technical inputs on the planning, implementation and monitoring of the projects related to community stabilization and durable solutions in BARMM.

3. Support the liaison and coordination activities with the key government counterparts and stakeholders in coordination with the National Peace, Transition and Recovery Programme Coordinator.

4. Assist in coordinating the project’s administrative and clerical tasks such as preparing necessary travel and procurement requisitions, documents, materials and resources for smooth execution of planned activities.

5. Lead the consolidation and updating of means of verification and documentations including project activity reports, human interest stories, documentations on best practices and challenges, photo documentations, project data sets, in accordance with IOM and donor requirements.

6. Support the operationalization of the Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) mechanism and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) strategies for the project.

7. Identify challenges, emerging trends and priorities, and provide inputs and recommendations to Peace, Transition and Recovery Unit.

8. Conduct necessary assessments, information verification or validation, updating and feedbacking, and monitoring in line with program implementation deliverables and in coordination with project partners.

9. Undertake duty travels in support of the programme and perform other duties that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree on Conflict Studies, Peace and Development, Sociology, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with a minimum of four years of relevant professional experience; Or,
• High school diploma with a minimum of six years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in project operations, team management, and implementation in a diversed and challenging environment.
• Work experience on humanitarian, development and/or peacebuilding nexus projects is an advantage.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities including civil society, international non-government, and UN related organizations.

Skills

• Field implementation skills on peacebuilding, community stabilization, and socioeconomic development in armed conflict affected areas.
• Sound writing, documentation, and project reporting skills.
• In depth knowledge on migration issues, data protection, project management, and reporting.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and Filipino is required (oral and written). Working knowledge in BARMM language is an advantage.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies

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

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Respect and promote individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Maintain high ethical standards and act in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Shows compassion for others, and makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – Behavioural Indicators level 1

• Develop and promote effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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 verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.