Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Followingtherapid political shift in Damascuson8 December2024, Syria isundergoingacritical periodoftransformation.Thesedevelopmentshavefurtherintensifieddisplacementacross the country and complicated the dynamics of return, placing increased pressure on already vulnerable communities.

In response to the evolving situation, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has re-established its presence in Damascus and is rapidly scaling up emergency operations across the country,whilemaintaining cross-borderassistancein northwestSyria.Tomeeturgenthumanitarian needs, this response aims to assist 1.1 million people with life-saving support, including shelter, winterisation, health care, protection services, camp coordination and management, and early recovery assistance.

Under the overall supervision of the Program Officer (Durable Solutions and direct supervision of the National Officer (Livelihoods), the Programme Associate – Livelihoods will be responsible for the implementation of livelihoods project activities supporting the Country Office (CO) and field operations.

Responsibilities

1. Assist intheplanning, coordination,implementationand monitoringof livelihoods project activities.

2. Compile,summarise,analyse,andpresentinformation/dataonspecificprojecttopics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of the relevant parties.

3. Monitorbudgetimplementationandproposeadjustmentsasnecessary.

4. 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.

5. Draft status reports; identify shortfalls, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures to address delivery gaps.

6. Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.

7. Organise meetings, workshops and training sessions; prepare training materials and participate in the delivering of capacity building workshops.

8. Respondtocomplex information requestsandinquiries. Setupandmaintainfiles/records.

9. Participateinmeetingsandconferences.Maintaineffectiveliaisonandcoordination withlocal authorities, partners, United Nation (UN) agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.

10. Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and concept papers and provide general support for the development of new projects.

11. Monitor and analyse programme achievements in accordance with work plans, targets, and indicators,identifyvariancesandbottlenecks,andprepareaconsolidatedreportprogress with recommendation forthe Livelihoods Team to enable time corrective action and improve delivery of livelihoods assistance.

12. Coordinate with fieldstaff and the Information Management (IM) unit to validate, reconcile and update beneficiary data in IOM systems and to resolve discrepancies, safeguarding the accuracy, integrity andreliability of the data used for programme decisions andreporting.

13. Contribute to theimplementationfieldteamactivitiesincluding thoserelatedtocommunity engagement and engineering components, by coordinating with partners and technical colleagues,resolvingoperationalissuesandguiding teammembersonapplicableprocedures to advance coherent and timely delivery of livelihoods interventions.

14. Performsuchotherrelevantdutiesasmaybeassigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Economics, Business Management, or a related field from an accreditedacademicinstitutionwithfouryearsofrelevantprofessionalexperience;or,

• Highschooldiplomawithsixyears’relevantprofessionalexperience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experienceindesigningandimplementinglivelihoodsinterventionstargetingvulnerable populations,includingyouth,women,displacedpersons,andhostcommunities.;and,

• Experience in monitoring and evaluating livelihoods outcomes, including development and use of beneficiarytrackingtools,businessperformanceassessments,andsatisfactionsurveys.

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of livelihoods programming, including microbusiness support, vocationaltraining, employment promotion, and market systems development in crisis-affected settings;

• Familiarity with the Syrian labour market, informal economy, and barriers to employment and entrepreneurship faced by marginalised groups;

• Proven ability to support the development of business support services, such as coaching,grant schemes, employment for public work schemes, business development training, and access to finance;

• Knowledgeofdonorregulationsandlivelihoodsframeworks,includingexperiencecontributing toconceptnotesanddonor reporting;

• Abilitytocoordinatewithtechnical and vocational educationand training(TVET)institutions, private sector actors, and local economic development stakeholders; 

• Solid understandingofconflictsensitivity,protection,and gendermainstreamingineconomic recovery programming;

• Familiaritywith valuechain development, green skills, and digitallivelihoods as emergingtrends in resilience-focused programming;

• WillingtoconductconstanttravelwithintheAreaofResponsibility;

• Strongadministrativeandreportingskills;

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniouslywith colleaguesfrom varied cultures and professional backgrounds, ability to handle confidential matters;

• Goodwritingskillswiththeabilitytoanalysecomplexproblemsandidentifyandconveyclear,

• Goodcommunicationandnegotiationskills;

• Indepthknowledgeofthebroadrangeofmigrationrelatedsubjectareasdealtwithbythe Organization; and, Abilityto meetdeadlinesandworkunderpressure.

• rapidsolutions;

 

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluencyinArabicandEnglishisrequired(oralandwritten).

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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 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 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2, if with direct reports

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s 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 Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings. 

 

Notes

Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

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.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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Job info

Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 6 months
Org Type: Country Office - Sub Office
Vacancy Type: Special 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