OPEN FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Reference Code: 2016/13

Duty Station: Almaty, Kazakhstan

Position Title: Programme Assistant

Classification: Staff

Starting date: 01 January 2017

Type of Appointment: OYFT Contract

Organizational Location: IOM Almaty

General Functions:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Programme Officer, the incumbent assists in the implementation of IOM projects in Kazakhstan.

Responsibilities:

1. Assisting in timely implementation of project activities and keeping the Programme Officer informed on the status of implementation of each task;
2. Organizing the filing system of the project (project documents, correspondence, reports, etc.);
3. Organizing logistics of project events (training, seminars, conferences, meetings, presentations, and others), including travel and hotel arrangements, and trip itineraries when necessary;
4. Assist with informal translations of  documents related to the programme;
5. Assisting in maintaining the communication with project partners (governmental, non-governmental entities) on various project matters;
6. Consolidating and analyzing the information and data received from different counterparts and facilitating the exchange of information;
7. Assisting in monitoring of activities implemented by the project partners (NGOs, consultants) including raising issues affecting efficient implementation; collecting monthly reports and consolidating data for project reports;
8. Communicating with the project partners (NGOs) on matters of direct assistance to vulnerable migrants in line with IOM guidance notes;
9. Preparing reports on provision of direct assistance to vulnerable migrants (statistics, case studies, infographics, etc.);
10. Performing such other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

1. University degree (preferably in Law, Public Administration, Politics, Social Sciences, Business Administration, and/or International Relations) and at least three years of relevant professional experience;
2. Experience with government, diplomatic or with international and CSO;
3. Familiarity with IOM and its project development principles is an asset;
4. Ability to formulate clearly and concisely. 

Languages

• Russian
• English
• Kazakh 

Competencies:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Client Orientation
• Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Performance Management
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technological Awareness
• Readiness to travel                                      

How to apply:

Closing date: 10 December 2016, please kindly send your CV to the Этот адрес электронной почты защищен от спам-ботов. У вас должен быть включен JavaScript для просмотра. and Этот адрес электронной почты защищен от спам-ботов. У вас должен быть включен JavaScript для просмотра.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.