Programme Assistant – Migration Management job at International Organisation for Migration | Apply Now

• High School diploma with four years of relevant experience or

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, International Relations, with at least two years of relevant working experience.

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

Experience

• Experience implementing migration management projects, social economic livelihoods and capacity-building activities;

• Experience coordinating with government agencies as well as with various national and international NGOs and stakeholders;

• Sound and proven understanding of migration issues in Uganda and the East and Horn of Africa.

• Experience working with United Nations Agency, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Government agencies or in the private sector;

• Proficient in computer software: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Words, Excel, power point and Internet Explorer). Basic understanding in the application of project strategic planning approaches,

• Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure with minimum supervision

• Attention to detail and ability to organize

• Self-motivated and objective driven

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching

• Ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

• High level of computer literacy

• Self-starter who can work independently under pressure.

• Excellent problem -solving skills and an eye for detail

• Excellent organization skills;

• Assessment and secondary data research analysis skills, Analytical and creative thinking.

Languages

• IOM’s 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.

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 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 – behavioural indicators (Level 1)

• 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 1) (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 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.