Senior Project Associate (Community Outreach) -(Affiliated Contractor)

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required.

Project Context and Scope

IOM Ethiopia’s vision is to place the rights and well-being of migrants at the center of its interventions, adopting a preventive, protective, and responsive approach. Its protection interventions in Ethiopia follow a six-pillar intervention that includes direct assistance to migrants, displaced persons and affected communities, thematic guidance, capacity development, advocacy, and research. The Protection Unit (PXU) works closely with the government of Ethiopia and various stakeholders in emergency, displacement, and migration settings to reduce protection risks and address the needs of vulnerable individuals and communities. IOM is guided by rights-based approaches across our migration programming, demonstrating commitment to the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.

Through its Community Outreach and behavioral change area of work, communities are empowered to actively engage in protecting vulnerable groups, report on human traffickers, and become agents of change in reducing irregular migration. This supports communities to explore and access alternatives to unsafe and perilous journeys on the different migratory routes throughout Ethiopia. Due to the Community Conversations platform, strong community leaders have emerged, and norms and attitudes perpetuating irregular migration situations are challenged.

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Officer (Protection), and direct supervision of the National Officer (Protection), the successful candidate will support in the implementation of the activities under the Protection Non-emergencies Community Outreach project activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• School diploma with six years of relevant experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, Communication studies, 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 liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups;
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Experience in community outreach, public affairs, development, and/or education
• Experience managing and mentoring teams and in promoting achievement of project objectives;

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural, and diplomatic skills and the ability to lead and work collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Ability to design and deliver training effectively;
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills; • Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Solid organizational skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced and detail-oriented team environment; and
• Excellent computer skills: excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc

Languages

For this assignment, fluency in English and Amharic is required (oral and written). Knowlede of Ethiopian national languages, particularly Afan Oromo, Somali, and Tigrinya are desirable.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

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 – behavioural indicators

• 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.

Required Skills

Notes

IOM covers Affiliated Contractors against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.

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, 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.