Vacancy No.: IOM-SVN/0050/2022

Position Title: Senior Project Assistant – MHPSS (2 positions)

Position Grade:G-6

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Roving

Type of Appointment: SST, Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Application Deadline:17 April 2022

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting huma0ne 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 & External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.

Background

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer and under the direct supervision of the Emergency health coordinator, the successful candidate will work closely with the MHPSS team to support the Program Unit in matters relating to monitoring and evaluation of MHPSS projects in Ethiopia . In particular, he/she will:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Assist with coordination and daily program monitoring , using procurement tools / HR tools.
• Facilitate and coordinate logistics of all trainings conducted by the MHPSS unit.
• Assist with revision and informal translation of IEC materials related to the MHPSS unit.
• Conducting rapid assessments to identify key and urgent MHPSS needs.
• Act as focal point for entering and analyzing weekly and monthly data, give feedback to field team with technical advice and contribute to regular reporting on project achievements, challenges encountered, pertinent developments and strategic needs for IOM MHPSS programs in collaboration with the Emergency Health Coordinator and migration MHPSS officer.
• Participate in relevant MHPSS coordination meetings and maintain coordination and cooperation with partners including WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, NGOs and other partners in the field.
• Supervising the team in designing and implementation community level sensitization activities on MHPSS issues through psychosocial and recreational activities adapted to the needs, age and abilities of affected population.
• Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of capacity building activities of key stakeholders involved in the response on MHPSS related topics and ensure it is in line with Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) and IOM MHPSS Guidelines.
• Check that MHPSS team members adhere to IOM rules and regulations.
• Support proposal writing when needed by adapting general templates to local context.
• Attend MHPSS technical working group to represent the unit when necessary.
• Conduct punctual site visits to monitor MHPSS projects are progressing as reported and as per the agreed narrative, indicators and work plan.
• Compile and share weekly/monthly report to the MHPSS coordinator, as well as success stories to feed into IOMs internal situation report.
• Keep track and provide reports on any challenges and delays by MHPSS teams in the field.
• Facilitate photo and video documentation of active projects for improved reporting and visibility
• Contribute to update the partners mapping and share any changes with MHPSS staff, while keeping a record on the referrals.
• Accompany the MHPSS coordinator, donor and/or other interested visitors to project sites, providing inputs on progress and overall context.
• Undertake any further duties as may be assigned by the MHPSS coordinator.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Protection, Psychology, Development, or related Science fields with 4 years of relevant experience is required.

Experience

• Experience in the field of humanitarian protection work, specifically in service delivery of MHPSS services. Knowledge of PFA, child protection, CMR and SGBV with a good understanding of USAID funded programs and other UN Partners.
• Experience in programmatic, administrative, and financial planning.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Technical skills in qualitative and quantitative evaluation and managing heavy data. 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively and persuasively present information in a variety of settings and formats.
• Familiar with activity and grant reporting methods and information management systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, with proven experience in Word, Excel and Power point.

Languages

• Thorough knowledge of spoken and written English
• Working knowledge of multiple local languages, such as Amharic, Somali, Afaan Oromo and other local languages is an advantage.

Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies

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: 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• 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.

Emergency and Crisis

• Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;
• Coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures;
• Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors;
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners;
• Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information.

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.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application/motivation letter enclosed with only a detailed CV written in English using THIS LINK. Please indicate the position title, vacancy number, and duty station in the subject line of your application letter.

Note: No photocopies of educational/training certificates are required at this stage; an applicant who doesn’t follow the required application procedure will automatically be disqualified from the competition.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We strongly encourage qualified women to apply!