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.
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Under the direct supervision of the National Project Officer (Head of Programmes), theย Programme Support Assistantย (Emergency Response) will provide administrative, logistical, and technical support to ensure the effective implementation of IOM Hungaryโs emergency response projects. The incumbent will assist with data collection, procurement, logistical arrangements, stakeholder coordination, reporting while ensuring compliance with IOM policies and donor requirements.
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Education High School diploma with four years of relevant experience; or Bachelorโs degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or a related field with two years of relevant professional experience; orย Masterโs degree in the above fields with a minimum of one year of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. ย Experience Experience in providing administrative support in organizations engaged in humanitarian, human rights, or migration-related work. Previous experience with data collection, reporting, and database management; Familiarity with IOM procedures and donor reporting requirements is an asset; Experience working with vulnerable populations, including refugees and migrants is an asset. Skills Excellent organizational and administrative skills; Strong communication and writing skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Attention to detail; Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Languages For this position, fluency in Hungarian and English is required. Fluency in Ukrainian and/or Russian is a distinct advantage. IOMโs official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. 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. 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 Organizationโs 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. ย Notes 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