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Under the direct supervision of the Emergency Victim Assistance Fund (EVA) Program Coordinator, and the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission of IOM Washington, DC, the Senior Project Assistant will provide support to the US State Department funded โEmergency Victim Assistance Fund for Victims of Traffickingโ outside of the United States.ย
The Emergency Victim Assistance Fund is a US Department of State, TIP Office-funded project launched in 2012 with the aim of providing urgent, short-to-medium term assistance to victims of trafficking worldwide. The project involves extensive case management and reporting to the donor.ย
The Senior Project Assistant will be highly knowledgeable on counter-trafficking with direct experience working with victims of trafficking and case management.ย
Manage Cases Related to the Emergency Victim Assistance Fundย Assist in day-to-day implementation, particularly in matters related the logistical, financial and administrative aspects of the project.ย This may include:Responding to program inquiries and confirming receipt of screening forms from IOM Missions and referring partners that are working with victims of trafficking outside of the US;Following-up with referring Missions and partners to gather all necessary information to assist the case, such as known risks;Communicating with IOM Missions and referring US-based NGOs regarding case-work;Offering assistance in working with IOM Missions on reintegration plans and other forms of assistance offered to the beneficiaries;ย Coordinating with IOM Missions to arrange international travel, airport assistance, and escorts, as needed;Following-up with IOM Missions in country of origin and country of destination for each case to gather all related information;Providing necessary assistance in relation to quarterly and final reports for the project and submit to the Program Manager for review;Assisting in the organization and maintenance Emergency Victim Assistance Fund case data by regularly updating the Emergency Victim Assistance Fund database;ย Supporting IOM Missions with monitoring of reintegration cases;ย TDY support to IOM Missions in relation to Emergency Victim Assistance Fund cases (as needed)ย Assisting in providing quality assurance of case related materials including screening forms, reports, success stories, etc.ยย
Review Emergency Victim Assistance Fund case data and independently prepare reports and trends analysis.ยย
Support the Unit by attending relevant meetings, trainings, and conferences on trafficking and report back to the office on such events;Undertake duty travel as requested.;Perform other such duties, as may be assigned. Education Completed Bachelorโs degree, preferably in international relations, social services, social sciences or a related field with two years of professional experience.Completed Masterโs degree a bonus.Accredited Universities are those listed in theย UNESCO World Higher Education Database.ย Experience Experience in directly assisting victims or trafficking and other vulnerable populationsย Casework background for victims of traffickingย Highly knowledgeable about counter-traffickingExperience with USG donors, IOM, US-based NGOs, and/or government officialsย Understanding of internal and international migration issues and related issuesUnderstanding of IOM policies relating to assistance to vulnerable migrants.Languages English required. Spanish or French preferred.ย 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 Competenciesย IOMโs competency framework can be found atย this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.ย Valuesย - 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 Competenciesย โ 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 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.Managerial Competenciesย โ behavioural indicators (Level 2) (applicable only if position is with direct reports) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organizationโs vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organizationโs goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.Notes Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.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