Humanitarian Access Associate

Kabul

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Kabul
  • Grade: Administrative support - GS-5, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
    • Legal - Broad
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
  • Closing Date:

Job Description

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

 
Context

Under the overall oversight of the Humanitarian Access Officer, direct supervision of the National Access and Liaison Officer, the successful candidate will assist in enhancing principled humanitarian access across IOM’s activities in Afghanistan. 

Responsibilities

  1. Assist to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate principled humanitarian access for IOM project activities.

  2. Maintain a statistical database of all access incidents occurring in different regions considering gender mainstreaming. 

  3. In close coordination with IOM gender focal point, National Liaison & Access Officer and Humanitarian Access Officer, support female staff access to work in all the regions and timely report all relevant constraints. 

  4. Organize and manage the filing system of the letters related to the correspondence with the authorities and make sure it is easily accessible to the access team. 

  5. Closely monitor the impacts of new edicts and decrees from authorities including PVPV, etcon female staff working in Kabul and regions and suggest appropriate solutions. 

  6. Make sure that the minutes of the different meetings, including the Access & Security bi-weekly meetings, are recorded and the action points are closely followed-up.   

  7. Support in the addressing and resolution of access constraints in close collaboration with National Liaison & Access Officer especially with regards to gender related access constraints. 

  8. Provides general administrative and logistical assistance to the access team in Kabul and provinces. 

  9. Perform other related duties as required by supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social science, law, or other relevant field with three years of relevant professional experience.

Or

High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.

Experience 

  • Progressively responsible experience in humanitarian access related activities

  • Work experience in an international organization

  • Proven experience leading a team.

  • Ability to work efficiently and deliver under pressure and strict deadlines

SKILLS

  • Knowledge of principled humanitarian access concepts. 

  • Humanitarian negotiation skills 

  • Knowledge of how to conduct contextual assessments and stakeholder analysis 

  • Strong contextual awareness and understanding of dynamics that impact humanitarian operations. 

  • Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 

Languages

  • For all Applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). 
  • Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.
  • Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

 

NoteQualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

 

Other:  Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. 

 
Required Competencies
 
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
 
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
  • Integrity and transparency: Maintains 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 – behavioural 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 actions and delegated work.
  • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
 
Notes
  1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
  2. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
  3. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
  4. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
  5. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
  6. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
  7. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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Job info

Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 6 months
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: General Service
Grade: G-5
Alternative Required Language 1: Dari
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