Job Description

POST DESCRIPTION
SECTION 1
Position Information
Position Title: Senior Project Associate – Labour Mobility Unit  
Position Grade: G.6 
Duty Station: Tashkent 
Position Number: 20109455 
Job Family: Project Management  
Organizational Unit: Labour Mobility Unit (10021348) 
Is this a Regional, HQ, MAC, PAC, Liaison Office, or a Country Office based position? - IOM Uzbekistan Country Office 
Position rated on: Pre-classified, Generic 
Reports directly to: National Project Officer on Labour Mobility, 200005015 
Number of Direct Reports: NA

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Organizational Context and Scope 
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Uzbekistan and direct supervision of the National Project Officer on Labour Mobility and, in collaboration with relevant units at Headquarters and the Administrative Centres, the Senior Project Associate for Labour Mobility will be responsible and accountable for planning and delivering project activities in support of labour mobility, financial inclusion and data and research in Uzbekistan. 
 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities
• Compile, summarise, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.
• Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments as necessary.  
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organisational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
• Draft status reports, identify shortfalls, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures to address delivery gaps.
• Draft correspondence on project issues, prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.
• Organise meetings, workshops and training sessions, prepare training materials and participate in the delivering of capacity building workshops.
• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries. Set up and maintain files/records.
• Participate in meetings and conferences. Maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation (UN) agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
• Monitor work of implementing partners and report any non-compliance to the supervisor.
• Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and concept papers and provide general support for the development of new projects.
• Provides guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit. May supervise other staff as assigned.
• Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Social Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or,
• High School diploma with six years of relevant professional experience.

 

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations;
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-government or government institutions/organisation in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Prior work experience on policy development,  labour mobility or social inclusion is an advantage.

 

SKILLS

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming and project management
• Good research, drafting and analytical skills
• Negotiation and stakeholder management

 

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Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

REQUIRED

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

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge of Russian (oral and written)

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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.

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 

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 actions and delegated work.

Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Required Skills

Job info

Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Initial Contract Duration: 1 year
Org Type: Country Office
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: General Service
Grade: G-6
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No