International Organization for Migration (IOM),Project Liaison Assistant Jobs in Rwanda

VACANCY
NOTICE

Open
to Internal and External Candidates

Position
Title
: Project Liaison Assistant-Counter Trafficking Secretariat

Organizational
Unit : Project Department

Duty
Station
: Kigali (Ministry of Justice)

:
General Service Staff, Grade G4 (UN salary Scale for GS

Classification
staff)

Type
of Appointment : Special fixed term, nine (9)
months with possibility of extension

Estimated
Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing
Date
: July 31, 2017

Reference
Code : VN2017/02
– RW

Established
in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of
migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and nongovernmental
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.

IOM
is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from
qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. Internal and external
candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the
vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Under
the joint Counter Trafficking program a Counter Trafficking Secretariat will be
established and housed within Ministry of Justice. The Counter Trafficking
Secretariat will coordinate all counter trafficking work in Rwanda and closely
liaise with government and public institutions’ focal points assigned to
counter trafficking and key NGOs in the field. The Counter Trafficking
Secretariat will create and maintaining a database with most relevant and up to
date information about counter trafficking trends and initiatives in Rwanda.
Counter Trafficking Secretariat will provide up to date information on
provision of referral services to participating national and international
agencies.

Under
the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the
Counter Trafficking Project Officer, and in close coordination with the
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, the incumbent will be
responsible to coordinate the Counter Trafficking Secretariat activities.

Core
Functions / Responsibilities:

Compile
a list of all counter trafficking focal points in cooperation with
different national and international actors, state institutions and nongovernmental
organizations;
Reporting
and tracking TIP phenomenon and relevant events and activities;
Soft
secretarial support to regular TIP coordination meetings, including
drafting meeting agendas, sending out invitations, facilitation of
meetings as necessary, drafting summaries of coordination meetings,
circulation of relevant materials and publications among partner agencies;
Prepare
regular information bulletins on counter trafficking activities in Rwanda;
bulletins will include activities maps, statistical data, success stories,
etc.
Support
to partner agencies to implement thematic workshops, seminars, and conferences,
including follow up on participants’ and experts’ itineraries; setting up
of conference venues, administrative support and coordination with
government authorities, etc.
Perform
any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisors.

Required
Qualifications and Experience

Education

University
degree or higher in Administration Management, Social Sciences,
International Law, Criminal Law or a related field from an accredited
academic institution, with two years of relevant professional experience
in preferably from an international organization; or
Completed
High School certificate/diploma from an accredited academic institution,
with four years of relevant professional experience

Experience

Previous
working experience with NGOs, international organizations, government
institutions working on trafficking projects would be a distinct
advantage.

Knowledge
of international and host government efforts in Counter Trafficking or
GBV.
Demonstrated
ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in performing
responsibilities.
Mature
individual, able to work independently, effectively and harmoniously with
colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds at all
levels.
Tolerant
individual with ability to work with people from different background and
with flexibility and able to work on overtime, when requested.
Demonstrated
proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel,
PowerPoint, word as well as good knowledge working with databases and
online applications.

Languages

Fluency
in English and Kinyarwanda is required. Knowledge of French is an added
advantage

Required
Competencies

Behavioural

Accountability
— takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
Client
Orientation — works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
Continuous
Learning — promotes continuous learning for self and others;
Communication
— listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
Creativity
and Initiative — actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or
services;
Leadership
and Negotiation — develops effective partnerships with internal and
external stakeholders;
Performance
Management — identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of
self and others;
Planning
and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area
of responsibility;
Professionalism
– displays mastery of subject matter;

Teamwork
– contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related
needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
Technological
Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

Other

Appointment
will be subject to certification by the Organization’s (IOM’s) Medical Officer,
based on medical examination(s), that the candidate is medically fit for
appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the
Government of Rwanda, where applicable.

This
application is open to all Rwandese citizen and any other foreign national as
long as such an applicant has a right of residence and right to work in Rwanda
at the time of application (IOM will not be responsible in securing such Visas
or authorisations from the Government of Rwanda, any applicant of foreign
nationality must provide authentic certification from Government of Rwanda in
regards to right of residency and right to work in Rwanda at the time of
application).

How
to apply:

Interested
candidates are invited to submit their applications to iomrwandarecruitment@iom.int not later than July
31, 2017.

The
subject of your e-mail MUST indicate the Position title and reference
code. In
order for an application to be considered valid, IOM will only accept
applications which should include a cover letter (not more than one page) and
résumé (CV) highlighting the required education and experience

Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting
period:

From
17th July 2017 to 31st July 2017