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Senior Project Assistant

United Nations Pakistan

 
Job Details:
 
Industry: N.G.O./Social Services
Category: Project Management
Total Position: 1
Job Type: Special Short Term ( First Shift (Day) )
Department: UN-IOM
Job Location: ICT
Gender: No Preference
Minimum Education Bachelors
Career Level: UG-99
Minimum Experience: 4 Years
Apply By: Nov 16, 2022
Posted: Nov 4, 2022
   
 
Job Description:

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.

Over the years, IOM has expanded and affirmed its role as the leading Organization assisting the Government of
Pakistan to ensure humane and orderly movement of people by devising practical solutions to shifting dynamics of
migration, protecting, assisting and supporting vulnerable migrant populations, promoting international cooperation
on migration issues and serving as a key source of advice on migration policy, research, data and practice.

On the thematic area of Immigration and Border Management IOM Pakistan is implementing a range of activities to
strengthen operational capacities of border management authorities of the Government of Pakistan to effectively
and efficiently manage cross-border movement of people. Activities contributing towards this response include
trainings on specialised topics relating to border management, provision of necessary IT and infrastructure support
to selected border crossings and technical support to streamline procedures relating to border management in
Pakistan.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of National Project Officer and in close
coordination with Migration Management Coordinator and relevant units, the successful candidate will be responsible
for the implementation of activities as outlined in the following sections:

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

In close coordination with the National Project Officer, support the planning and implementation of project
activities, ensuring the assigned progamming, project processing and administration is done in compliance
with the IOM and donor requirements 
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Contribute to the development of a work-plan, for planning utilization of financial resources and tracking
expenditures

Support the communication and implementation with relevant government officials and other project
stakeholders to maintain effective and productive working relationships.

In coordination with the National Project Officer, conduct capacity assessments during project implementation
and provide recommendations on how the project should tailor its approach to respond to emerging needs.

Provide input and expertise in the implementation of project activities, especially capacity building activities
for government counterparts.

Participate in the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools, including assessments,
surveys, and interviews, in order to document and determine the progress and impact of the project; identify
issues and deviations and initiate remedial actions.

Draft relevant materials for project activities such as progress reports, project briefing notes, etc.

Oversee all administrative tasks for project activities and coordinate with other units as required.

Undertake travel duty as may be required for the implementation of project activities.

Provide inputs for the development of relevant concept notes and proposals for the development of new
projects.

Perform other such duties as may be assigned 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Public Relation, Communication,
Development or a related field, with at least four years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in planning and overseeing implementation of project activities, preferable in area of migration.

Experience in preparation of project narrative reports, statements, communication materials and other
reports. 

Experience in project design, donor and partner liaison an advantage.

Experience working with UN agency or international organization; prior work with IOM and familiarity with
IOM protocols is an asset.

Experience in liaising with UN agencies, government counterparts, and international and national
humanitarian agencies.  

LANGUAGES

Required
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Fluency in Urdu and English (oral and written).  

Desirable

Working knowledge of other local languages in Pakistan.

 
 
 

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