Project Coordinator (Migration Health Division (MHD))

International Organization for Migration

Education

• Master s degree in Public Health, Health Policy & Management, Epidemiology, Medicine or a health-related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Proven Experience in health programme management from conceptualisation, development, monitoring toimplementation;Experience in capacity-building and procurement activities;
• Experience working with local community health actors;
• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions; and,
• Experience in organizing consultations, workshops and seminars with high level stakeholders.

Skills

• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organization, UN Agencies, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders;
• Competences in using health information systems and advanced IT tools for data visualization and process digitalization;
• Proven Track Record in outbreak preparedness and response and health security;
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and information management skills;
• Good knowledge of human and financial resources management;
• Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration health and public health issues in the country and in the region;
• Excellent conceptualization, analytical and writing skills;
• Ability of supervising multidisciplinary teams;
• Familiarity with financial and business administration;
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills;
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Language

IOM s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in (English and French) or (English and Arabic) is required.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM s competency framework can be found at this link Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

• Values- all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
• 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 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies - Behavioural indicators Level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM.