Expediated SVN_Senior Project Associate (Migrant Protection)

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Protection (PXD) Unit, and direct supervision of the National Programme Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting day to day implementation of project activities under the portfolio of the Protection Unit and required to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Law, Political or Social Sciences, or Social Work, or related field from an accredited academic institution and four years of work experience.

Experience:

• Experience in the field of migration, IDP and refugee assistance and protection (including specific experience on Protection)
• Relevant experience, preferably in project Management and/or Migrant Protection and Assistance; 
• Good knowledge of Human Rights and Protection; Knowledge of Counter-Trafficking is an advantage. 
• Proven ability to maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counter-parts, international organizations and private sector entities; 
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office application, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word; 
• Previous work experience in international organization is advantageous

SKILLS:

• Strong communication skills and ability to draft clearly and concisely;
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team (strong task management).

Languages:

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

Competencies:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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.
• 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 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.

Required Skills

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