Senior Project Associate

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Operations Coordinator of Transition and Recovery Unit, the Senior Project Associate will provide specialized support to the implementation of IOM Ukraine's community participation and social cohesion projects, focused on field coordination.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Operations Coordinator in the overall planning, implementation and monitoring of project efforts, and contribute to the coordination of IOM's Community Participation and Cohesion Programme, including offering improvements to the planning and delivery of programme activities.

• Liaise with partner NGOs as well as with relevant national and local working-level government contacts, as necessary.

• Support the mapping of community cohesion and participation needs and beneficiaries.

• Provide information gathering and work together with in-house monitoring and evaluation team to devise and implement a monitoring system for community cohesion and participation efforts.

• Contribute to the contracting of partner NGOs and the procurement of goods and services, including visibility items.

• Contribute to regular reporting, communications, correspondence, publication and presentation materials, in English and Ukrainian, to support vulnerable populations.

• Track relevant national development pertaining to development of planning documents, community cohesion and participation, and analyse, summarize and present findings.

• Organize, coordinate the logistics, and take part in related activities and events (meetings, presentations, discussions, visits, etc.).

• Undertake duty travel within Ukraine to areas selected for the unit's programming, on an as-needed basis.

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School diploma/certificate with six years of relevant experience;

OR

• Bachelor's degree (preferably 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 IDPs/refugees and/or vulnerable populations;
• Experience in community participation and cohesion, is advantageous;
• Experience working throughout the project cycle, including project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting;
• Experience of working in a UN agency or International NGO is an asset;
• Knowledge of community stabilization, social participation and cohesion, recovery, and similar activities; and
• Ability to implement organizational, administrative and financial control procedures.

Skills

• Proven written and spoken reporting and communication skills in English and Ukrainian, and Russian when needed; and
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams.

Languages

For all applicants, fluency in English and Ukrainian is required (oral and written).

Required Competencies

IOM's 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 – 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)

• 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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization's goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

• This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

• 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.

• IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

• 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.

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