SENIOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE (EMERGENCY)

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Honduras and the direct supervision of the National Emergency Officer, and in coordination with relevant units at the Country Office, the Senior Project Associate (Emergency) will support the day-to-day coordination and implementation of the Emergency project activities of IOM Honduras, contributing to the timely delivery of activities in line with IOM procedures and donor requirements.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of Emergency project activities in line with work plans and operational priorities.

2. Compile, verify, summarize and analyse project-related information and data for the supervisor’s consideration.

3. Monitor budget implementation including tracking of expenditures; report variances to the supervisor.

4. Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, liaising with internal units and external stakeholders to facilitate processes, obtain clearances and follow-up on actions.

5. Support project monitoring by tracking progress against targets; identify delays or shortfalls and propose corrective actions to improve delivery.

6. Draft correspondence and contribute to the preparation of status reports, briefing notes, visibility materials, statistical tables and other project documentation.

7. Organize and support the delivery of meetings, workshops and capacity-building activities; prepare materials and provide logistical support.

8. Respond to information requests and maintain organized filing systems and project records, ensuring proper documentation and accessibility of information.

9. Participate in coordination meetings, workshops and conferences; maintain effective liaison with local authorities, partners, United Nations agencies, NGOs, donors and other stakeholders.

10. Support the monitoring of implementing partners’ activities and report any issues or non-compliance to the supervisor.

11. Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), concept notes and project proposals as requested.

12. Provide day-to-day guidance and support to field staff and project personnel; and support coordination of their work.

13. Undertake duty travel as required to support project implementation, monitoring and coordination.

14. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High school diploma with six years of relevant experience; or,

• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the emergency and humanitarian assistance domain.

• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.

• Experience supporting project implementation and monitoring.

• Experience working with specialized international agencies, including UN agencies, international organizations, and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

SKILLS

• Knowledge of humanitarian principles. 

• Knowledge of project support and reporting.

• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritize tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Good analytical, writing, and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, partners, and counterparts.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance Country Office or regional objectives.

SECTION 5

Languages[1]
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. 

REQUIRED

For this position, fluency in Spanish is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

N/A

SECTION 6

Competencies[2]

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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 - Behavioural indicators –  Level 2

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.

Nota:
La OIM mantiene una política de tolerancia cero frente a conductas inaceptables e incompatibles con los propósitos y objetivos de las Naciones Unidas y de la propia Organización. Estas incluyen, entre otras, la explotación y el abuso sexual (EAS), el acoso sexual, el abuso de autoridad y cualquier forma de discriminación por motivos de género, nacionalidad, edad, raza, orientación sexual, religión, origen étnico o discapacidad.
La OIM no cobra ninguna tarifa en ninguna etapa de su proceso de contratación (solicitud, entrevistas, procesamiento, capacitación u otros costos), ni solicita información relacionada con cuentas bancarias.
La OIM solo acepta solicitudes debidamente completadas y presentadas a través de su sistema de contratación en línea. Esta plataforma permite a las personas candidatas dar seguimiento al estado de su postulación.

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