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Job Description
SPECIAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Open to Internal/External Candidates
Vacancy No.: | IOM-SVN/0014/2024 |
Position Title: | Project Associate Migration Health Nurse |
Position Grade: | G4 |
Required Positions: | One (1) |
Duty Station: | Metema, Ethiopia |
Type of Appointment: | Special Short-Term Contract, Six months with the possibility of extension |
Estimated Start Date: | As soon as possible |
Closing Date: | 07 March 2024 |
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.
Background
Ethiopia has one of the most complex human mobility environments in the world, with factors ranging from conflict, drought, environmental degradation, and damage to basic services and infrastructure, to changing livelihood strategies in an evolving political and economic milieu where poverty and progressive depletion of coping mechanisms available to the displaced and host communities exist in large portions of the country, often leading to more displacements. Health and MHPSS programs in Ethiopia support the vulnerable populations to cope with these situations by providing essential health and MHPSS services including medical consultations, nutrition, maternal and child health, health promotion, and referrals to tertiary health facilities. Health and MHPSS programs have been supporting the migrants from the Sudan crisis at the point of entry between Ethiopia and Sudan borders including Metema These activities are integrated with the MHPSS program to ensure the wholistic approach to patient care. In addition, it supports the governments through health system-strengthening activities.
Under the direct supervision of the Head of the sub-office in Amhara/Gondar, and the overall supervision of the Migration health officer/Senior Project Associate, the successful candidate will support the implementation of the MHPSS program in the target areas. In particular, he/she will:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
2. Retrieve, compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific project topics.
3. Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.
4. Support administrative coordination of project implementation, involving liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
5. Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery and bringing them to the attention of the supervisor.
6. Draft correspondence, reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentations and other forms of documentation.
7. Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions.
8. Respond to general information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications and Experience
Educational Qualification
University degree in Nursing or Public health from a recognized university
Experience
Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking, and other vulnerable groups; and,
Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
2 years work experience in nursing or public health in emergency
Experience working with migrants or refugees at the point of entry.
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook; previous experience in SAP is a distinct advantage.
Attention to detail, and ability to organize paperwork methodically.
Discreet, details and clients-oriented, patient, and willingness to learn new things.
Languages
Working knowledge of other local languages is an advantage.
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
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 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.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate about this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and a work permit, as applicable.
How to Apply
How to apply:
For external applicants to be considered, applicants are required to apply via ethiojobs.net and Internal applicants viaethiopiarmuhr@iom.int indicating the vacancy number and position title as mentioned in the vacancy announcement he/she applied for in the email Subject line.
Any application without this information in the subject line and that doesn't attach the following required documents will be excluded from the application:
o Motivation/Application letter
o CV (written in English) with three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone)
o Copies of Academic Certificates from Accredited Universities
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We strongly encourage qualified female applicants to apply!
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