1529 views79 applications

Health Project Assistant

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

Under the overall supervision of the Migration Health Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Public Health Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting on a wide-range of issues associated with organization and implementation of the project activities particularly the capacity building and coordination components.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Support the Migration Health Coordinator to implement the project activities and monitoring the work of partner organizations and related civil society actors; this involves provision of overall administrative support, preparing purchase requests, payrolls, requests for payment;
2. Support the Migration Health Coordinator to liaise on a regular basis with the Government of Libya as necessary and other designated agencies and authorities in order to maintain strong and consultative relationships with relevant local, regional and national government officials and departments;
3. Support the coordination and communication with IOM partners from non-governmental organization and civil Society Organizations
4. Support in the implementation and general coordination of the project activities with the relevant government ministries in Libya;
5. Maintain project documentation and information, support the preparation of informal Arabic and English translations of documents as well as acting as an interpreter as requested by the Migration Health Coordinator;
6. Maintain confidentiality and the right to privacy with regard to confidential information;
7. Support the monitoring and evaluation of delivering services by IOM implementing partners from local NGOs and CSOs.
8. Support in monitoring status of the project, compile, summarize and prepare clear and concise reports of all activities undertaken;
9. Ensure that hardcopy and electronic information systems are maintained, particularly the important notes of all key monitoring, implementation and coordination activities;
10. Provide logistic support in the organization of project activities such as meeting, workshop, training or study tour; and Perform such other duties as may be assigned
11. Undertake any other duties within the incumbent’s capabilities that might be assigned by the RMO and Procurement Officer.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned

EDUCATION

– Bachelor degree, preferably in a field related to social sciences/humanities, management, political science, medical sciences, public information/communications and/or law, with 3 years of related work experience.
– High School degree with 5 years of relevant professional experience

EXPERIENCE

– At least three years of experience in being a project assistant dealing with health migration related tasks at international organizations including the United Nations, non-governmental organization, academic institutions, embassies, etc.

SKILLS

– Attention to details and ability to organize
– Excellent computer skills – Word, Excel and Internet Strong interpersonal and communication skills
– Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision

LANGUAGES

– Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

COMPETENCIES

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 1

• 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.

IOM COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK