Vacancy Notice no: IOM/078/10
Position Title: MIDA Project Assistant
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Classification: G5/01 (UN Salary Scale for GS staff)
Type of Appointment: Three (3) months special all inclusive contract with possibility of extension
General Functions:
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Representative for MRF Nairobi and under the direct supervision of the Project Officer for the QUESTS-MIDA, the Project Assistant will provide operational, technical, administrative, coordination and programmatic support in the implementation of MIDA projects in the Somalia Support Office.
In particular he/she will:
Essential Functions:
1. Assist in the implementation of the MIDA project activities, including maintenance of the QUESTS-MIDA website and database (developing content for the website, and facilitating Somali translation) and for USAID-funded MIDA activities, as well as the creation of information materials (i.e., brochures and posters) and translation into
Somali, assist in the recruitment, selection and contracting of participants on MIDA assignments, as well as support the reporting of activities under these projects; in order to support the facilitation and process of bringing Somali Diaspora
professionals on short-term assignments in Somalia;
2. Assist to maintain the project-related correspondence and progress, technical reports and documentation from missions in the Diaspora in Europe and North America and in Somalia, compiled in Nairobi. Draft reports and possibly articles for publication either per UNDP or USAID guidelines;
3. Draft periodic reports and formal correspondence and assist in dissemination to relevant counterparts. Update potential applicants in the Diaspora, government institutions in Somalia and interested organizations concerning the status of the project;
4. Monitor status of the project, compile, summarize, and present basic information/data on activities on a regular basis through relevant project staff and compile either per UNDP or USAID guidelines. Present status updates to UNDP or USAID, as directed;
5. Participate in discussions with USAID, UNDP, other UN Agencies, the World Bank and other IOM missions, NGOs and government authorities on a programmatic level. Represent IOM at meetings and conferences relevant to the project, as authorized. Plan follow-up projects and budgets with other interested partners as necessary in order to design similar projects. May be required to assist in leading/co-chairing meetings and/or workshops;
6. Capture success stories from the project and develop content presentable to distribute to donors;
7. Undertake duty travel related to project implementation in Somalia;
8. Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Higher Diploma in Social Science or an equivalent field of study;
- At least 5 years working experience in programme development, implementation, monitoring and reporting;
- Minimum 3 years working experience in international or non-governmental organization(s). Experience working in governance, development, or with Diaspora populations an advantage;
- Good writing skills (in English and Somali);
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows. Experience with web design or video editing an advantage;
- Required IOM functional competencies: effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative analytical thinker, active learner, team player and cross cultural facilitator;
- Have good interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a multicultural environment;
- Excellent command of spoken and written English. Spoken and written Somali an asset
Mode of Application:
Submit Cover Letter and CV including daytime telephone and email address to:
International Organization for Migration (IOM),
Human Resources Department,
P.O Box 55040-00200
Nairobi
or send by email to hrnairobi@iom.int
Closing Date: 15 October 2010
