Project Assistant – Health Promotion

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of Health promotion and emergency response activities.
• Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyze, and present information/data on specific Health service delivery, and screening screening of migrants among others.
• Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
• Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.
• Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.
• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops and training sessions
• Participate in meetings and conferences; assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
• Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
• Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Law, Social Science, or similar field from an accredited academic institution, with at least 3 years of specific professional experience.

OR

• High School Diploma with 5 years of relevant experience

Experience

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and nongovernmental organizations;
• Experience in working with migrants, internally displaced persons, and other vulnerable groups in supporting health promotion and emergencies
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government.

Skills

• Position specific skills, for example:
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration health activities, supporting public health emergency response activities, health promotion and sexual reproductive health
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming. Knowledge of financial rules and regulations

Languages

• IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
• Fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of Kiswahili and/or Local languages is an advantage.

Required Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain 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 – Behavioral 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.

How to Apply:
All interested applicants may send their applications to [email protected] with  First Name, Reference Number and Position Title should be specified in the SUBJECT field. First Name Reference Number and Position Title: i.e. (John–SVN/UG/007/2024 – Project Assistant (Immigration and Border Governance) should be specified in the SUBJECT field.

Required: After sending your application through [email protected]. YOU ARE REQUIRED to fill in the recruitment Questionnaire using the link: – Pre-Screening Form.

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Deadline: 4th September 2024