Senior Project Assistant Hygine Promotion and Community Participation -G6 - International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Senior Project Assistant (Hygiene Promotion and Community Participation) G6

Duty Station: Doha Qatar

Classification: General Service Staff G6

Type of Appointment: One Year Fixed Term 12 months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date : 23 July 2024

Established in 1951 IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration works closely with governmental intergovernmental and nongovernmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at confidential

Applications are welcome from first and secondtier candidates particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the nonrepresented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies applications from qualified and eligible firsttier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible secondtier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy the following are considered firsttier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Candidates from the following nonrepresented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo

(the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; GuineaBissau; Holy See;

Iceland; Kiribati; Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar;

Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru;

Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas;

Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates except candidates from nonrepresented member states.

Context:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As the leading international organization for migration IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management advanced understanding of migration issues encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the human dignity and wellbeing of migrants of affected by the ongoing emergency.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office and the Assistance Programme Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator (NFIs and Distribution) working closely with the Assistance Programme Units (Protection M&E MHD MHPSS CE Education SMS) and Procurement and Logistics Unit and all IOM thematic units the incumbent will be responsible for performing the following tasks:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of the Project Coordinator assist in planning and facilitating daytoday IOM Hygiene Promotion and community participation at the CAS transit site including the rollout of WASH needs assessment distribution and followup with partners and relevant stakeholders.
• Support the direct implementation of hygiene promotion and community participation activities in the CAS transit camp. This includes:

1. Facilitating hygiene awareness sessions.

2. Drafting and design of hygiene promotion IEC materials.

3. Plan Menstrual Hygiene Sessions for women and girls.

4. Lead Environmental cleanliness campaigns.

5. Conducting household visits.

• Support the design and adaption of Hygiene promotion tools and IEC materials to facilitate the dissemination of appropriate WASH messages.
• Support the Project Officer in designing and maintaining the IOM Hygiene activities workflow standard operation procedures projectlevel resource management tools and other tracking tools involved in managing the team.
• Participate in community mobilization to participate in Health and Hygiene promotion activities such as cleanup campaigns sensations and dissemination of IEC materials.
• Take the lead in recruiting and training hygiene promotion facilitators from the community.
• Identify operational and programmatic gaps related to Hygiene promotion within the team and CAS for managements attention; contribute to the Units strategic vision and planning.
• Support in managing daytoday related Hygiene promotion and personnel activities (including casual staff/daily workers and volunteers) in accordance with IOM guidelines.
• Supervise assigned Hygiene promotion assistants during the daytoday operation of the Hygiene promotion and NFI project activities.
• Support elaborating on hygiene promotion in daily weekly and monthly team meetings.
• Support the redaction of hygiene promotion activity reports and weekly monthly and quarterly project progress reports under the guidance of the Project O0fficer.
• Support sensitization and awareness on the correct use of NFIs supplementary feeding items and good hygiene practices for the guests and plan appropriate community participation in project activities.
• Participate in coordination meetings with partners and guests at the CAS on WASHrelated activities.
• Assist to promote and facilitate inclusion of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) gender protection environmental risk and safety mainstreaming into Hygiene promotion and reporting.
• Effectively work together with other IOM units in executing emergency response activities and building the capacity of local staff and volunteers.
• Promote a respectful working environment free of harassment retaliation and prevent sexual exploitation abuse and harassment (PSEAH); this includes identifying PSEAH risks in NFIs operations and implementing the PSEAH risk mitigation plan in the area of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as required within the competencies and responsibilities of the position.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelors degree preferably in Public Health Community and Environmental Health sociology humanitarian studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of experience in WASH programming NFI and Coordination or
• Completed high school degree with at least six years of relevant experience.

Experience

• Professional experience in humanitarian WASH Public health promotion NFI Community participation and management of teams.
• Prior relevant professional experience in Hygiene Promotion and facilitating training.
• Prior experience working in camp settings.
• Preferable prior experience working with a United Nations agency in an emergency context.
• Knowledge of working with migrants and refugees.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint and familiarity with Publisher) and Office 365 (SharePoint OneDrive and Teams).
• Excellent operational organizational and communication skills and the ability to work harmoniously with other colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Proven experience in drafting reports and other information products.
• Experience in project management monitoring evaluation and reporting will be an advantage.

Languages

IOMs official languages are English French and Spanish.

REQUIRED

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

DESIRABLE

Basic Knowledge of Dari Pashto or Arabic (oral and written) is a distinct advantage.

Notes

*Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (confidential

Required Competencies

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 daytoday 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 serviceoriented 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 Organizations 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 Behavioral indicators Level 2

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

Competencies will be assessed during a competencybased interview.

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How to apply:

In order for an application to be considered valid IOM will only accept applications received through IOMs Online Recruitment Platform. You can access this vacancy announcement at the following link:

For Internal Candidates:

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For External Candidates:

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No Fees: IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application interview processing training or other fee).

Posting period:

From 09 July 2024 until 23 July 2024

Eligibility:

This position is open to all nationalities. IOM Qatar will facilitate the work visa and residency permit requirements for the selected candidates.

Other

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment.

Job Type: Fulltime

Pay: QAR18000.00 QAR20000.00 per month