CFA2025/016_ Project Assistant_ Consultant_ PAP

Job Description

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Support CBI and Rental Assistance Activities:
   • Assist in the implementation of cash-based interventions and rental assistance projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery of assistance.
   • Identify and register vulnerable families based on pre-established criteria to ensure targeted support.
2. Documentation and Reporting:
   • Maintain accurate documentation of beneficiary registration, cash disbursements, and project activities.
   • Contribute to the preparation of reports, providing necessary data and insights.
3. Field Coordination and Beneficiary Interaction:
   • Conduct field activities, including cash distribution and monitoring of rental assistance, ensuring compliance with organizational procedures.
   • Engage with beneficiaries to provide clear information and address any concerns.
4. Monitoring and Evaluation:
   • Participate in monitoring and evaluation processes to assess project effectiveness and suggest improvements.
5. Administrative Support:
   • Assist in processing payments, managing records, and ensuring compliance with donor and organizational standards.
6. Efficient Task Execution:

• Quickly assimilate and execute tasks with minimal supervision, contributing to the timely achievement of project objectives.

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATION

1. A secondary school diploma or equivalent is required.

EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in supporting the implementation of humanitarian programs, including cash transfers, rental assistance, or similar activities.
2. Experience in beneficiary registration, documentation management, and direct interaction with beneficiaries in a field setting.
3. Experience in working with vulnerable populations in crisis situations is an asset.
4. Previous experience with IOM or similar humanitarian organizations is preferred.

SKILLS

1. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in managing documentation and reporting.
2. Ability to work efficiently under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
3. Good communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with beneficiaries and team members.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Languages[1]
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. 

REQUIRED

For this position, fluency in Creole, and French is required (oral and written).

Competencies[2]

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.

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 – Choose a level.

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 actions and delegated work.

Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
 

Qualifications

Required Skills

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