Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
ย Context
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Crisis Coordinator in Amman and direct supervision of the Head of Operations and, in collaboration with relevant units theย Senior Reporting Associateย will be mainly responsible and accountable for draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation
- Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities.ย
- Support the monitoring of project progress, identifying potential risks, delays, or challenges, and proactively propose solutions.
- Compile, analyse, synthesize information and data on project-related topics
- Prepare and present comprehensive reports, highlighting key findings, trends, and issuesย
- Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.
- Draft status reports; identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures.ย
- Assist in organizing meetings, workshops and training sessions; preparing training materials and participate in the delivering of capacity building workshops.
- Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
- Monitor work of implementing partners and report any non-compliance to the supervisor.
- Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and concept papers and provide general support for the development of new projects.ย
- Provide guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit; may supervise other staff as assigned.ย
- Perform other related duties as assigned. Education
- Bachelorโs degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experienceย
- OR High school degree/certificate with six years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. ย Experience
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
- Background in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Experience in drafting technical documents, reports, and correspondence in a professional setting. Skills
- In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,
- Ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and present findings clearly through reports, briefing notes, and presentations,
- Strong writing skills, with attention to detail and the ability to produce clear and concise documentation. Languages
- For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written). ย Required Competencies ย IOMโs competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย 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.
- 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 โ behavioural indicators
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.