Project Associate (Outreach)

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Ukraine and the National Protection Officer, and with the direct supervision of the National Protection Officer (Prevention & Outreach), the incumbent will assist in the implementation of the Prevention and Outreach portfolio of the Protection Programme as well as assist with other protection activities in Ukraine.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in the implementation of outreach and community-based prevention activities aimed at reducing protection risks, including human trafficking, gender-based violence (GBV), exploitation, abuse, and other forms of harm, in line with approved workplans.

2. Assist with outreach activities involving activists and practitioners, including sharing practical information on outreach approaches, ethical community engagement, using of prevention tools, protection mainstreaming and safe referral of potential beneficiaries. 

3. Maintain regular communication with implementing partners, civil society organizations, and community-based groups to support outreach activities and implementation of small-scale community initiatives.

4. Assist with prevention efforts of the NGO implementing partners at the oblast/area level, including tracking small-grant, following up on  basic compliance requirements, maintaining project records and interim and financial reports.

5. Assist in the adaptation and application of outreach and community engagement tools, including facilitation guides, training materials, board games, digital recources and prevention tools. 

6. Provide administrative support related to outreach activities, including prepararing procurement requests, logistical arrangements for events and trainings, and supporting the distribution of visibility and printed materials.

7. Assist with monitoring outreach activities, including collecting feedback from the field, supporting the organization of focus group discussions and providing inputs for improvement of outreach activities. 

8. Support the logistical organization of outreach and capacity-building activities, including community sessions, peer-to-peer initiatives, workshops, mentoring meetings, camps, conferences, seminars, and roundtables.

9. Undertake duty travel as required and assist with other outreach- and community engagement-related duties as may be assigned.

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High school diploma with five years of professional work experience; or

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, Education, Law and International Relations or related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant work experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience supporting outreach and communication activities.

• Experience in the thematic area of protection, including countering human trafficking, exploitation, and gender-based violence, and especially in the prevention/ awareness raising pillar. 

• Experience in liaising and cooperating with governmental authorities, UN partners and NGOs, as well as other internal and external stakeholders. 

• Experience working in humanitarian and/or emergency response and post-conflict environments, particularly related to internal displacement and mixed migration. 

• Previous work experience in IOM or a UN agency is preferable.

SKILLS

• Ability to assist in outreach and community engagement activities.

• Ability to collect and compile qualitative information to support programme activities. 

• Good communication and writing skills, including basic presentation skills. 

• Proficiency in computer skills, especially with graphic design software and social media tools.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

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 five 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 – 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

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

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.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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.

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.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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