IOM Nepal Vacancy for Senior Project Associate

Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal

Classification: General Service Staff, Grade-6

Type of Appointment: One Year Fixed Term Contract

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: November 22, 2024

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.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Resources Management Officer and direct supervision of National Procurement Logistics and Government Liaison Officer, Security FP, the incumbent will be supporting procurement activities of the organization. The incumbent’s responsibilities will include the following:

Organizational Context and Scope

IOM, 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.

Under the overall supervision of the National Migration & Development Officer/Head of LM & HD and the direct supervision of National Project Officer (Migration, Business and Human Rights (MBHR), the successful candidate will support the coordination, programmatic implementation, communication support and assistance for timely start-up of the various phases or components of the Project ‘Promoting the Respect of Human and Labour Rights of Migrant Workers in the Supply Chains’, including but not limited to Migration, Business and Human Rights Programme in Asia and basket fund projects engaging the private sectors.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. In coordination with MBHR Project Manager (PM), support the successful planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the programmatic activities of the Project ‘Promoting the Respect of Human and Labour Rights of Migrant Workers in Global Supply Chains’.
2. Maintain effective coordination/liaison with the Ministries, government stakeholders and private sectors i.e., Private recruitment agency (PRAs) in Nepal to facilitate the project implementation.
3. Provide input to the ToR to onboard the service provider/project partner for empowering the migrant’s community with access to information on the regular pathways, pre-employment information’s, safe migration and financial literacy package targeting returnee migrant’s network, migrants network/Civil Society Organizations (CSO).
4. Support the roll out pilot initiative on sector specific corridor approach for promotion of fair and ethical recruitment of migrant workers in partnership with selected private sector partners and in close coordination with the donor.
5. Work closely with project partners, service providers and consultants contracted to provide technical guidance, research, and briefings on regular pathways to promote ethical recruitment and labour migration management issues.
6. Support the PM in developing capacity building program targeting the selected Private Recruitment Agencies, in strengthening its human rights due diligence (HRDD) in compliance with the donor’s Code of Conduct (CoC) and United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP).
7. Identify issues and areas of improvement with project implementation and report them to PM in a timely manner with solutions/recommendations.
8. Travel to the project field sites to monitor the progress of the activities carried out by the project partners.
9. Support in drafting donor reports, regular reporting’s to the donor in coordination with the regional PM and Regional Office for Asia Pacific (ROAP).
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, Law, Migration or other related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or
• High School diploma with six years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in report writing, translation (both English/Nepali).
• Experience in communications with beneficiaries and stakeholders, preferably in the field of humanitarian assistance and/or development.
• Experience working with UN agencies and/or NGOs will be an advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge of MS Excel, Outlook, Word
• Knowledge of microenterprise and networking
• Skillful in coordination with beneficiaries
• Knowledge of Monitoring activities
• Knowledge in report writing

Languages

Fluency in English and Nepali is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of other local language is desirable.

Required Competencies

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.
• 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 1

• 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.

Notes

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment.

Other

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment. Only Nepali Nationals will be considered for this position.

How to apply:

Interested Candidates are requested to submit their application indicating clearly the position applied, VN number and CV with three references to the following address: Human Resource Department, International Organization for Migration, P.O. Box 25503, Lazimpat Road, Panipokhari, Kathmandu or email to iomnepaljobs@iom.int by 22 November 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.

Posting period: From 08.11.2024 to 22.11.2024