Junior Project Assistant (Humanitarian Support)

Original vacancy announcement

Context

After years of close cooperation on humanitarian response, IOM has developed a strategic partnership with the European Union’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) to join forces in providing humanitarian assistance and protection in addressing the mobility dimensions of crises situations.

The incumbent will join the Emergency and Post-Crisis Unit in the IOM liaison office to the EU. Under this position, they will contribute to IOM’s humanitarian work by supporting liaison and fundraising with DG ECHO. They will not only gain insights in the projects, policies and functioning of IOM as an international organization, but also learn more about the current EU policy discourse on humanitarian aid and migration. And ultimately they will contribute to improving the lives of migrants caught in the most vulnerable situations around the world.

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Emergency and Post-Crisis Specialist, and under the direct supervision of the Project Assistant Emergency and Post-Crisis, the incumbent will act as Junior Project Assistant – Humanitarian Support under the EPC unit.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Assist in reviewing project reports in the field of humanitarian aid from IOM field missions to DG ECHO. This includes assisting in the review of report content, and update of relevant IOM databases and uploading the reports in APPEL;
2. Assist in resources mobilization by regularly monitoring and analyzing new funding opportunities, relevant press releases and communications, as well as events that are of interest to IOM in the field of humanitarian aid;
3. Assist in liaising with European Commission/ECHO staff as well as IOM missions by attending EC events, sharing messages / summaries of relevant EC documentation, regularly updating the IOM EPC Regional Office Brussels webpage and drafting communication with EC counterparts;
4. Provide general support to the EPC team regarding regular updates on key emergencies and IOM response, including Ukraine;
5. Participate in unit meetings, external partner meetings, and/or thematic seminars and conferences and ensure smooth transfer of information to relevant colleagues/units, when required;
6. Organize meetings and events related to the thematic area;
7. Any other tasks as may be required by your supervisor/s. Required Qualifications and Experience Education • University degree or equivalent in Political Sciences, Migration Studies, International Relations or Law; or • High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with two years of relevant professional experience (as indicated in the experience section).

Experience

• First-hand experience in the field of humanitarian aid or EU liaison, preferably dealing with humanitarian and emergencies is an advantage;
• Experience in project development and reporting in a country office implementing humanitarian projects is an advantage;
• Specific trainings in the field of humanitarian aid and forced displacement is an asset.

Languages

Fluency in English (oral and written) is required

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. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19.

This post is subject to local recruitment. Only persons holding a valid residence and work permit for Belgium will be eligible for consideration.