Vacancy No. | IOM-SVN/0107/2019 |
Position Title | Project Assistant – Livelihood |
Duty Station | Bulehora & Jigjiga, Ethiopia |
Classification | General Service Staff, G5 |
Type of Appointment | SVN, Six months with possibility of extension |
Estimated Start Date | As soon as possible |
Posting Period | 18.09.2019-02.10.2019 |
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 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. Internal & External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.
Background
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an inter-governmental organization committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.
IOM Emergency and Post Crisis, EPC Unit in Addis Ababa, works with the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) through the National Disaster Risk Management Commission (NDRMC), UN Agencies and Humanitarian partners in Ethiopia in the provision of humanitarian assistance to disaster affected and displaced communities in the country. EPC coordinate the Emergency Shelter and Non-Food Items (ES/NFI) and regularly track and monitor internal displacement in the country to inform government, humanitarian partners and donors for timely assistance of IDPs in the country.
Currently IOM is looking to recruit a qualified candidate to fill the position of Livelihood Project Assistant, to support IDPs, returnees and host community restore and/or establish their livelihoods. Working under direct supervision Senior Transition and Recovery, the Livelihoods Project Assistant will be responsible to assist in implementation and monitoring of key activities of the livelihoods project in close coordination with different stakeholders and service providers. S/he should provide technical guidance to the project team in the introduction of disaster resilient livelihood strategies. The incumbent should identify the needs and opportunities of skill-based and environment-friendly livelihood strategies, business opportunities and other possible interventions to improve the living conditions of returnees and host communities in Somali and Oromia Regions, to promote social cohesion and peaceful co-existence with the host communities.
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team in an ever changing and diverse environment. S/he needs to be solution orientated, hands-on and a good motivator and communicator with people.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Education
Experience
Languages
Fluency in English and local language of the working location, i.e Oromiffa for Bulehora and Somali language for Jigjiga applicants
Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values
Behavioural indicators
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.
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