Expediated SVN_Senior Project Associate (Migrant Protection)

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Protection (PXD) Unit, and direct supervision of the National Programme Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting day to day implementation of project activities under the portfolio of the Protection Unit and required to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Maintain project related data, information and records of the activities and assist in drafting the interim and final project reports. 
2. Assist with the implementation and monitoring of the project activities, including activities implemented by partners related to the Protection of Migrants and Victims of Trafficking (VoTs). 
3. Follow up and monitor the implementation of the planned activities, including assistance to develop progress tracking tools. 
4. Maintain project related data, information and records of the activities and assist in drafting the interim and final project reports. 
5. Draft and collate correspondence, publications, tables, reports, presentation and other forms of documentation and facilitate the effective dissemination of and access of the information on project activities and results.
6. Assist the supervisor in drafting various project progress reports for review of the Head of Protection Unit for submission to the donor.
7. Draft different financial reports, project expenditures and recommend adjustments as necessary in coordination with Resource Management.
8. Assist to coordinate in the organization, logistics, finance, administration and coordination of meetings, workshops, seminars, trainings and conferences at the national level as well as regional events.
9. Assist in the organization and implementation of events, training, workshops, focus groups, activities in the field, facilitating smooth implementation of project activities.   
10. Support project visibility in accordance with IOM's visibility guidelines and donor requirements and in close collaboration with the supervisor and relevant units in the Mission. 
11. Support with the follow up with local authorities and promote the engagement of civil society by involving local stakeholders and maintaining partnerships with local entities.
12. Assist with the collection of migration data, information, materials, and knowledge products in order to promote information sharing, support evidence-based policies, and practices, and raise awareness in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
13. Travel to project locations as needed to provide on-the-ground support and verify project implementation aligns with IOM vision.
14. Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.
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    Education:

    • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Law, Political or Social Sciences, or Social Work, or related field from an accredited academic institution and four years of work experience.

      Experience:

      • Experience in the field of migration, IDP and refugee assistance and protection (including specific experience on Protection)
      • Relevant experience, preferably in project Management and/or Migrant Protection and Assistance; 
      • Good knowledge of Human Rights and Protection; Knowledge of Counter-Trafficking is an advantage. 
      • Proven ability to maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counter-parts, international organizations and private sector entities; 
      • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office application, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word; 
      • Previous work experience in international organization is advantageous

        SKILLS:

        • Strong communication skills and ability to draft clearly and concisely;
        • Excellent organizational and reporting skills;
        • Demonstrated ability to work in a team (strong task management).

          Languages:

          📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

          ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

          For this position, fluency in English and Bangla is required (oral and written).

          Competencies:

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

          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 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.
        • 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 level 2

        • 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.