International Organization for Migration (IOM)
OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Position Title: Project Coordinator
Duty Station: Washington, DC
Classification: General Service, Grade 6
Type of Appointment: Fixed Term, One Year with Possibility of Extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as Possible
Reference Code: VN US10-2018-03
Please be advised that this is a local position and as such only US citizens and residents will be considered
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 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.
Context:
Under the direct and overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the staff member will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the Global Rapid Response: Emergency Direct Assistance for Victims of Trafficking (known as the Emergency Fund), and will provide backup support for the Return, Reintegration, and Family Reunification Program for Victims of Trafficking in the United States (U.S. Program), and assist the Unit with donor reporting, proposal processes, and liaison as needed.
Core Functions/Responsibilities:
- Manage assistance to victims of trafficking worldwide who are beneficiaries of the Global Rapid Response: Emergency Direct Assistance Fund for Victims of Trafficking (known as the Emergency Fund). This includes:
- Responding to program inquiries;
- Confirming receipt of IOM screening forms and reviewing each screening form to determine eligibility of assistance for each victim of trafficking;
- Checking that no other source of financial assistance is available to the referred victim(s);
- Follow-up with IOM Missions in country of origin and country of destination for each case to gather all related information;
- Coordinate risk assessments and potential support for the victim of trafficking by discussing the needs of the victim with IOM Missions;
- Coordinate with the IOM Mission in the country of origin/return to arrange international travel, airport assistance, and escorts, as needed for victims of trafficking voluntarily returning home;
- Work with IOM Missions in country of origin to develop a reintegration plan based on pre-existing resources and implement and monitor reintegration assistance being provided to victims of trafficking;
- Independently write and prepare quarterly and final reports for the project for donor review and submission;
- Monitor financial expenditures for the project;
- Provide case data to HQ when needed;
- Liaise directly with the donor (J/TIP) on potential large caseloads when needed;
- Review Emergency Fund case data and independently prepare reports and proposals to donor.
- Revise and update, as necessary, informational materials, case management tools, and internal Standard Operating Procedures related to the Emergency Fund.
- Provide backup support in coordination with the Project Manager of the U.S. Program, to victims of trafficking in the U.S. who are beneficiaries of the Return, Reintegration, and Family Reunification Program for Victims of Trafficking in the United States (U.S. Program). This includes:
- Responding to program inquiries;
- Confirming receipt of applications and requests for assistance from IOM’s referring partners that are working with victims of trafficking in the U.S.;
- Follow-up with referring agencies to gather all necessary information to assist the case;
- Checking that no other source of financial assistance is available to the referred victim(s);
- Coordinating the assistance of various Missions and serving as the point of contact between the U.S. service provider and IOM Missions or local partners;
- Upon request, and in coordination with the Officer in Charge, provide support in liaising, report and proposal review and submissions for donors such as, J/TIP, INL, DRL, Regional Bureaus, and Embassies, as needed.
- Train and closely monitor any other staff who will work on the Emergency Fund.
- Assist the Unit in the submission and tracking of donor reports and narrative/budget proposals (J/TIP, USAID, INL, PRM, DRL) as required.
- Provide donor liaison support to the Unit if/when needed.
- Attend relevant meetings, trainings, and conferences on trafficking and report back to the office on such events.
- Support the Unit on AVRR and other vulnerable migrant issues as required.
- Undertake duty travel as requested.
- Perform other such duties, as may be assigned by the Chief of Mission.
Required Competencies:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following behavioural and technical competencies:
Behavioural |
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Accountability
Client Orientation
governments, and project beneficiaries
Continuous Learning
Communication
procedures
audience
audience Creativity and Initiative
Leadership and Negotiation
commitments Performance Management
procedures
Planning and Organizing
and others
handovers
members Professionalism
promotes equal gender participation
relevant cultural contexts
solutions Teamwork
environment
Technological Awareness
it to appropriate work
Resource Mobilization · Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs |
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Technical
· Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives |
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· Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs | |
Education and Experience | |
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Languages | |
Required: Fluent in English
Advantageous: Spanish, French |
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How to apply:
Please submit a letter of interest and up-to-date curriculum vitae by November 23, 2018 at the latest to IOMDCVN@iom.int
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. |