Program Assistant (RSU Community Mobilizer)

Under the overall supervision of the South Region Coordinator, the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Associate, and the technical guidance of the Program Associate (CRC Team Leader), the successful candidate will contribute to the roll-out of IOM resilience and solutions programmes focused on area-based approaches. he/she will perform the following duties.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support community mobilization for the CCCM programme activities, organization of assessments, focused group discussions, awareness campaigns, and community engagement activities at the site level. 

2. Support community mobilization for IOM and partners assistance distributions at catchment area level within targeted communities with particular emphasis on meaningful inclusion of women, children, elderly and persons with specific needs into decision-making processes.

3. Assist to enable effective dialogue with the catchment area population through the setting up of information sharing and feedback mechanisms

4. Provide information to the catchment area population about the assistance and services available in the CRC or the catchment area and how to access them. Promote the participation of the IDPs, returnees and host populations at catchment area level, with particular emphasis on meaningful inclusion of women, children, elderly and persons with specific needs.

5. Help identify and report gaps and/or duplication in service delivery at catchment area level in coordination with catchment area and relevant stakeholder and inform CRC team leader.

6. Assist in the implementation of community events, outreach campaigns and awareness-raising on key humanitarian subjects relevant to displacement site population engaging local government structures and community leaders to maintain a close coordination throughout the project.

7. Participate in multi-sector needs assessments, service provision monitoring and safety audits, among others at catchment area level, according to CCCM WG standardized tools and give basic support to the monitoring and evaluation of the project implementation.

8. Undertake duty travel to support the smooth implementation of all the tasks mentioned above.

9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in social sciences, political science, development, international relations, or related field, with at least one year of relevant work experience

            Or

• High School diploma with three (3) years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in community mobilization and community engagement

• Experience in Camp Coordination and Camp Management (an advantage)

• Strong ability to engage with community members, partners, and other stakeholders in a respectful manner (essential)

• Familiarity with the local area and surroundings (desirable)

• Experience with participatory fieldwork, methodologies, and monitoring

Skills:

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds

• Ability to work independently, with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Ability to work in challenging settings under pressure while respecting tight deadlines

• Knowledge of camp management-related technical guidelines, standards, and indicators.

Languages

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

• Working knowledge of Dari or Pashto is required.

• Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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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.

Core Competencies – Behavioural indicators

• 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.

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Interested candidates are required to apply through Tayo. Also, please take note that CTG does not accept applications in hard copies.

Before applying the candidate must carefully read the advertisement.

Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to apply and should fill their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by CTG through e-mail only.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate are accurate.