Programme Assistant (MBG)

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  • Added Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025
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Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) andย Seniorย Programmeย Officer (Immigrationย andย Borderย Governance (IBG)ย and under the direct supervision of theย Senior Programme Specialist (MBG), the incumbent will be involved in the implementation of migration and border management projects in the MBG portfolio of IOM Ukraine.

  1. Work in close cooperation with the National Project Officer (MBG) to assist in the implementation of migration and border management projects. Contribute to introducing the international best practices to the Programmeโ€™s beneficiaries. ย 
  2. Carry out implementation of border and migration management projects activities in part of procurement through supporting projectsโ€™ procurement needs assessment, gathering beneficiary requests, coordinating projectsโ€™ requests with the Missionโ€™s Supply Chain Unit, and organizing donation to the beneficiary.
  3. Liaison with the Cabinet of Ministers and state beneficiaries for facilitating project registration.ย 
  4. Assist the MBG unit in preparing necessary documents for project registration, keep track of projectsโ€™ duration and submission timelines, coordinate activities in this context withย Policy and Liaison Unit.ย ย ย ย 
  5. Assist Programme Coordinator in collecting data on MBG portfolio activities for further dissemination among beneficiaries, state agencies, donors etc.
  6. Assist the Project Manager in following up on the work of projectsโ€™ consultants.
  7. Organize project events in Ukraine, including trainings, workshops, assessment visits, press conferences, etc.ย 
  8. Cultivate and maintain contacts with Ukrainian government partners, especially those with a border and migration management remit, through in-person meetings, electronic communications, and official correspondence.
  9. Assist in reporting on ad hoc, monthly, quarterly, yearly and end-of-project bases. Contribute to MBG Programme monitoring and evaluation activities.
  10. Provide Ukrainian-English, and English-Ukrainian interpretation and translation when necessary.
  11. Compose relevant official and unofficial correspondence in Ukrainian and English.
  12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Education
  13. 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 โ€“ 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 Organizationโ€™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.Notes Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ย Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.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.IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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