Duty Station: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Application Deadline: 16 January 2024
Position Title: Project Assistant/Community Outreach
Contract type: SST
Grade: G4
Contract duration: 9 months, renewable
Starting Date: as soon as possible
Reference Code: SVN 02-01/24
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental 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 environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates. |
Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is implementing a program to is strengthened and promoted environment is more conducive to genuine reconciliation, contributing to improved trust and social cohesion within and between communities and their leaders. To achieve these objectives, project designs and implements small-grant activities through a process-oriented, community driven approach that emphasizes project processes.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant/Project Coordinator and in close coordination with the National Project Officer, the incumbent will support community outreach projects and activities of IOM’s Social Cohesion and Resilience programming in Bosnia and Herzegovina, specifically under the WPS project, jointly implemented by IOM, UN Women and UNFPA, funded by UN Peace Building Fund.
Core Functions/Responsibilities
- Support the Senior Project Assistant/Project Coordinator and other project team to integrate community outreach tools and approaches within project activities.
- Provide general assistance in the coordination and implementation of community outreach approach of the project and communication strategy at the community level.
- Support implementation of grant activities focused on community outreach and engagement.
- In communication with project staff and the project partners to boost community outreach and engagement, across all the project’s grantees, leveraging the project’s full audience in support of the project’s overall strategy.
- Support implementation of all assigned community outreach activities in a timely and efficient manner and in accordance with each activity Implementation Plan and the project’s activity cycle.
- Work closely with local partners to track and report out on indicators related to overall community outreach and engagement as well as evidence of changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors: support incorporation of all lessons learned into future activities.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
All duties and responsibilities will be carried out in strict adherence to IOM policies and guidelines, including those related to confidentiality and data protection.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Completed university degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in the field of community engagement, community outreach with 2 years of relevant working experience; or high-school diploma with 4 years of relevant working experience.
Experience:
- Experience implementing or monitoring community outreach projects; developing creative new outreach and engagement initiatives or small activities; coordinating with a wide range of stakeholders.
- The Project/Community Outreach Assistant is expected to have demonstrated experience in the following areas:
- Community outreach and engagement approach development, including identification, segmentation, and data segregation of target population
- Content production tailored for community outreach and engagement.
- Demonstrated experience in traditional (TV, radio, print, film) content production, marketing or distribution.
- Excellent computer literacy in MS Office.
- Holds a valid driving license;
- Willingness and ability to conduct travel across the country.
Language(s): Fluency inEnglish and one of the three languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian)
Required Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- 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.
Core Competencies
- 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 action and delegated work.
- Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application (IOM PHF- Personal History Form and motivation letter) electronically by email to: [email protected]. Please be advised that only attached PHF will be taken into consideration and processed.
Internal candidates are to apply by sending Internal Application Form in attachment.
IOM CV Form – Personal History Form
Subject: SVN 02-01/24
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Applications must be received by 16 January 2024.
Posting period: 03 January 2024 – 16 January 2024.
As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, external candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
For all IOM vacancies, applications form qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
- Vacancy is open to candidates residing in the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country which is within commuting distance of the duty station. Candidates applying from another location outside commuting distance will be considered locally recruited and will not be eligible for allowances or benefits available to eligible internationally-recruited staff. In all cases, a prerequisite of taking up position as a staff member in the GS category is right of residence and right to work in the country of the duty station at the time of application.
The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.