Sr. Project Assistant (Peace and Development)

osition Title: Sr. Project Assistant (Peace and Development)

Duty Station: IOM Philippines Country Office (Cotabato City)

Classification: General Service Staff, G-6

Type of Appointment: Special Vacancy Notice, six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 15 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, with direct administrative of the Head of Satellite Office in Marawi City and technical supervision of the National Peace and Development Officer in Cotabato, the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for supporting the implementation of projects focused on preventing, managing and resolving conflict as a driver of displacement in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region and Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and its neighboring areas, especially in the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte. The successful candidate will support initiatives that seek to address physical, social, and structural impediments at the individual, communal or societal/institutional levels to peace and conflict management in line with IOM policies, standards, and commitments.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the projects related to but not limited to conflict reconciliation, mitigation and management, community violence reduction, security sector reform, and political and socioeconomic inclusion and transformation.

2. Assist the coordination of the overall implementation of the projects in the areas of responsibility in a timely manner and provide technical and administrative coordination to the project activities, teams, and implementing partners, in line with IOM’s standards, commitments, and donor requirements.

3. Support the programme team in developing project implementation strategy and roadmap related to identification, prioritization and engagement of beneficiaries and linkages to key stakeholders and government counterparts.

4. Ensure contextualization of the projects and activities to the specific needs of the communities and stakeholders and promote inclusive and resilient approaches to peace and development programming.

5. Assist in the planning, quality control and execution of project’s budgets in line with IOM’s standards, commitments, and donor requirements.

6. Contribute to timely preparation of quality, results-based project reports, briefers, updates, and success stories in accordance with IOM and donor requirements, including through consolidation of information from project’s means of verifications, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) activities, project partners updates.

7. Conduct necessary assessments, information verification or validation, updating and feedbacking, and monitoring in line with project implementation deliverables and M&E plans.

8. Identify emerging challenges, opportunities, trends and priorities, and provide inputs and recommendations to improve and develop programme service.

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

10. At the field operational level, contribute to establishing partnerships and coordination with governments, UN agencies focal points, development and peace actors, private sectors, academe, and CSOs for efficient and effective delivery of services.

11. 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 minimum of four years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Highschool diploma with 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.