I. Position Information

Position title

Project Assistant

Position grade

SST UG-99

Duty station

San José, Costa Rica

Position number

XXXXXXX

Job family

Operational

Organizational unit

10007937

Is this a Regional, HQ, MAC, PAC, Liaison Office, or Country Office based position

Country Office

Position rated on

20076418

Reports directly to

Program Support Officer, Western Hemisphere Program

Number of Direct Reports

0

II. Organizational Context and Scope

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

The Western Hemisphere Program funded by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), seeks to strengthen the capacities of States in Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean to manage migration in a humane and sustainable manner. The Program has four pillars: migration management, regional dialogue and partnerships, migration crisis management, and communication for development.   

Phase XI of the Western Hemisphere Program includes carrying out a wide range of activities at the regional and national level in the area of ​​Migrant Protection and Assistance.

Under the overall supervision of the Western Hemisphere Program Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Migration Technical Specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks.

III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Support activities on Migrant Protection and Assistance of ​​the Program through research and systematization of information required on the subject and others related to the Program.
2. Prepare inputs for the elaboration of terms of reference and concept notes for the technical planning and execution of the different activities.
3. Provide technical support to organize regional events, including tracking and managing invitation lists, pre and post evaluations and reports.

IV. Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Six years of working experience with secondary education; o four years of working experience with bachelor’s University degree (master’s advantage) in Social Sciences or a related field; or any other related human rights or migration.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office programs, social media, knowledge of SharePoint or other collaboration and knowledge management platforms

Experience

• Experience in migration and human rights projects.
• Experience in training design and implementation.
• Experience working in an international and professional setting.

SKILLS

• Ability to manage and systematise information.
• Excellent ability in writing and drafting of reports.
• Good analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight timelines.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and diverse environment with various working styles.

V. Languages

Required

(specify the required knowledge)

Fluency in Spanish and English (oral and written).

VI. Competencies

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

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain 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 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.