Project Assistant – Migration and Health

job Description

Mission and objectives
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM's strategic objectives are centered around three main goals:
1. Saving lives and protecting people on the move
2. Driving solutions to displacement
3. Facilitating pathways for regular migration

Through these efforts, IOM aims to deliver on the promise of migration while supporting the world's most vulnerable populations

Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. The Migration Health Division delivers and promotes comprehensive, preventive, and curative health programmes which are beneficial, accessible, and equitable for migrants and mobile populations. IOM, in close collaboration with partners, contributes towards the physical, mental, and social well-being of migrants, enabling them and host communities to achieve social and economic development.

One such migration and health project is the Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) - HIV Knows No Borders Project (KNB Project) implemented in six countries in the Southern Africa region (Kingdom of Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe). The project is implemented by a consortium of IOM (as the lead agency) and Save the Children International. In Zimbabwe, the project is being implemented in Beitbridge.

In addition, IOM Zimbabwe strengthens health security systems through community event-based surveillance in points of entry to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases. This project is taking place in the main points of entry in the country and high migrant-sending regions.

The UN Volunteer will have an opportunity to learn a variety of skills related to project implementation, build knowledge on migration and health and be involved in field visits all across Zimbabwe.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the IOM Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator for the Migration and Health Unit, the UN Volunteer will support the implementation of programme/project-related activities. In particular, he/she will:

• Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the SRHR-HIV Knows No Borders project activities and the Community event-based surveillance pro-ject
• Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.
• Participate in field visits to assess needs, help with monitoring of activities from the pro-jects.
• Support the administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow up on administrative actions, etc.
• Work with programme development and other units to identify further opportunities for programme related to health and migration
• Participate in meetings and conferences; to help maintain effective liaison and coordi-nation with local authorities, partners, United Nations agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
• Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes and other forms of documentation with the guidance and support of the programme man-ager.
• Perform such other such duties as may be required.

Qualifications and Experience

Languages:
English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level:
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Development Studies, International Relations, or related field from an accredited academic institution.

Competencies and values:
-Accountability
-Adaptability and Flexibility
-Commitment and Motivation
-Commitment to Continuous Learning
-Communication
-Creativity
-Ethics and Values
-Integrity
-Judgement and Decision-making
-Planning and Organizing
-Professionalism
-Respect for Diversity

Skills and experience
Demonstrated interest or experience in:
• Project management and implementation
• Capacity building and training

Skills:
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint ;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and strong communication skills;
• Knowledge of Sphere standards and other training in humanitarian response preferred;
• Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain compo-sure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.

Area(s) of expertise
Communication, Crisis and emergency response, Health

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