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IOM Senior Project Assistant Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs

IOM Senior Project Assistant Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs.

IOM South Africa looking for “Senior Project Assistant”.

Applicants with a High School diploma may apply on or before 11th October 2023.

The International Organization for Migration is an intergovernmental organization that provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants, including internally displaced persons, refugees, and migrant workers. In September 2016, IOM became a related organization of the United Nations.

IOM Senior Project Assistant Jobs 2023

The IOM has published a job vacancy announcement on 04th October 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Project Assistant to be based in Pretoria, South Africa.

Recruiter International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Position Senior Project Assistant Migration & Health
Location Pretoria, South Africa
Country South Africa
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification High School diploma
Experience Required Minimum 06 years
Application Deadline 11th October 2023

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the SRHR-HIV Knows No Borders project activities.
  • Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.
  • Monitor budget implementation for the project and for implementing partners and propose adjustments as necessary.
  • Monitoring implementing partner’s project implementation, report any non-compliance to supervisor and identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures.
  • Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
  • Document project activities, set up and maintain files/records to facilitate retrieval and use of project documents.
  • Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.
  • Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions; prepare training materials and participate in the delivering of capacity building workshops.
  • Respond to information requests and inquiries both internally and externally.
  • Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
  • Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations 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.
  • Assist with evaluations, research as delegated by the supervisor.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Eligibility Criteria

Education:

  • High School diploma with six years of relevant experience; or,
  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Project Management, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience:

  • Experience in sexual and reproductive health and rights programming;
  • Understanding of government structures and experience with working with government at all levels;
  • Experience with working with civil society and rural communities at sub-district, district level;
  • An understand of migration will be an advantage;
  • Experience in monitoring; use of data management apps such as DHIS2, Kobo Collect, Excel will be an added advantage;
  • Knowledge of social communication and behaviour change strategies;
  • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
  • Experience in supporting research, baseline, evaluation exercises;
  • Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups;
  • Experience in documenting project process and ensuring that project information is well stored for ease or retrieval; and
  • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills:

  • Strong writing and presentation skills;
  • Strong ability to document, organize, store and disseminate project information to facilitate knowledge management;
  • Strong presentation skills to aptly represent IOM in different forums such as meetings and conferences;
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • High degree of judgment and initiative, ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas;
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders
  • Proven experience in reviewing financial reports and monitoring work plan implementation.
  • Ability to mobilise stakeholders and community participation.

Languages:

  • Fluency in English
  • Working knowledge of a local South African language

Other Details

  • Vacancy/Reference Number: VNSA2023/14
  • Appointment Type: One Year Fixed Term Contract with the possibility of extension
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply IOM Senior Project Assistant Jobs 2023

If you are qualified for this position, please email the following to pretoriacvs@iom.int under the REFERENCE: VNSA2023/14 in the subject line of your email:

When you send your application, please specify the Vacancy reference number i.e. VNSA2023/14 on the subject line of your email. It will be challenging to track your application without the reference code provided. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Please send your applications by Wednesday, 11 October 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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