VAC-7391 Senior Project Assistant (Community Assessment and Engagement)

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• Support the delivery of project activities across all stages of the PLACES process and with a particular focus on stage 2: community-based assessment and planning, in order to identify inclusive and impactful multi-sectoral projects.

• Ensure inclusiveness and gender-sensitive approaches in all project activities, facilitate mobilization of female participants throughout community-based activities, ensure and facilitate participation of women in community dialogue and consultation.

• Strengthen referral mechanisms and work in close coordination and cooperation with implementing partners; civil society groups; Community Development Councils; UN agencies; international organizations; and private sector actors.

• Build the capacity of SRR teams in the sub-offices to work in an integrated manner and effectively deliver PLACES, especially community-based assessments and planning.

• Guide the work of SRR teams in the sub-offices throughout the project lifecycle and ensure effective communication with thematic leads, regional coordinators and senior management in Kabul.

• Review and provide comprehensive, multi-sectoral guidance on Community Action Plans, project proposals and feasibility studies produced at sub-office level.

• Work in close coordination and cooperation with different units within IOM Afghanistan to ensure internal referrals and efficient delivery of project activities based on programmatic units’ expertise.

• Contribute to adequate monitoring, analysis and reporting on trends and information on returns and reintegration.

• Support, when needed, the arrangement of meetings; staff travel; and other logistical issues; prepare purchase requests, payment requests, vouchers and other necessary documents concerning the project in a timely and accurate manner

• Undertake site visits and duty travel as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

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 wherever possible.

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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

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 action and delegated work.

Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators

Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Notes:

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Social Science, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

• At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience in participatory processes and project implementation in technical areas of the project, including return, reintegration, community development and engagement.

• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations and lead, motivate teams and cooperate with relevant stakeholder and community counterparts, international organizations, implementing partners and private sector entities.

• Experience with international organizations, UN agencies, (international) non-governmental organizations is preferred.

• Experience in team supervision (preferably in multicultural environment set-up) is required.

• Experience working with staff from diverse environments and managing teams remotely.

SKILLS:

• In-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by IOM.

• In-depth knowledge of project lifecycle management, including project identification, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. 

• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder liaison, in-depth community engagement, conflict analysis and mitigation.

• Knowledge of urban and development policies and plans at local and national levels.

• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

• Excellent computer skills, especially in MS Office remote working applications such as MS Word, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, etc.

• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate high level of initiative, perseverance, and professional commitment to achieve high-quality results.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong supervisory and organizational skills.

VI. Languages:

• Fluency in English

• Fluency Dari or Pashto (speaking and writing)

Interested applicants are invited to send curriculum vitae through ACBAR website by Close of Business (CoB) 18 May 2022 latest, we do not accept hard copies.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your application is accurate.