Open to Internal and External Candidates
Vacancy No.: | IOM-VN/0021/22 |
Position Title: | Referral Assistant – Social Cohesion |
Position Grade: | G5 |
Duty Station: | Dire Dawa, Ethiopia |
Type of Appointment: | OYFT Contract |
Estimated Start Date: | As soon as possible |
Closing Date: | 26 March 2023 |
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 administrative supervision of the Head of Sub-offices in Dire Dawa and Direct supervision of the National program Officer-Peace Building, the Social Cohesion Assistant will be responsible to assist the day-to-day implementation and coordination and aims to promote social integration of the communities in the duty station in close collaboration with IOM staff members, project partners and local authorities. She/he will be tasked to prepare activity plans, organize, and coordinate regular meetings, follow up on project activities, and collect and prepare implementation progresses of planned activities. The candidate will also execute her/his duties in close coordination and collaboration with different stakeholders.
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:
Educational Qualification
• University degree in Community Development, Rural Development, Sociology, Social Anthropology, Cultural Studies and Humanities or related field from an accredited academic institution
Experience
· Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
· Proven experience with community-based approach on social change and development as well as solid experience on planning and implementation of similar interventions.
· Substantial experience in the community mobilization and facilitation of community dialogue and community initiatives and experience on Community Conversation, Asset Based Community Development Approach etc.
· Sound knowledge of development programme planning and implementation objectives.
· Excellent use of Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook and Word software.
· Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
Skills:
· Proven ability to transfer knowledge and skills in small scale social cohesion project.
· Proven ability to build synergies with government counterparts, relevant humanitarian partners and coordination mechanisms.
· Ability to work under minimal supervision with strong coordination skills strategies, encroaches and guidelines
Languages
· Fluency in English and Amharic is required.
· Working knowledge Afan Oromo/Somali languages is an advantage.
Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
Core Competencies
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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