Senior Project Assistant Vacancy-Job Ref: JKMLIOM/2010/202634

Senior Project Assistant Vacancy-Job Ref: JKMLIOM/2010/202634

Bamako (Mali)

Job Description
Founded in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a United Nations agency specializing in migration that works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands launched the “Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions” (COMPASS) initiative at the beginning of 2021. A second phase of the initiative will be implemented between 2024 and 2027.

The global initiative “Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions” (COMPASS) is designed to protect displaced persons, combat human trafficking and smuggling, and support dignified returns while promoting sustainable reintegration. Within this initiative, IOM works closely with governments and its national and local partners to implement structural improvements to migrant protection mechanisms, fostering sustainable reintegration and voluntary return. This project significantly contributes to capacity building and improved coordination mechanisms both within countries and across borders. Enhanced data collection capacity also contributes to adapting national and regional policies based on research findings.

The Senior Project Assistant will be required to :

Supporting the COMPASS program manager in Mali in the preparation, execution, coordination and monitoring of project activities, at the national and local levels;

Liaise and work closely with the program manager and local authorities, civil society and any other partners to ensure efficient coordination and implementation of activities related to this program;

Working closely with the COMPASS program team in Mali, and IOM colleagues;

Compile feedback from IOM colleagues and/or relevant units and support the senior reporting assistant in preparing requested reports and/or documents. Provide translations if necessary;

Maintain an accurate and efficient documentation system to document and monitor COMPASS activities in Mali;

Organize and participate in meetings within the framework of the COMPASS program in Mali; Draft the minutes of the meetings.

Conduct site visits to the implementation sites of the various COMPASS program activities in Mali in order to identify and analyze important developments on the ground;

Represent, where appropriate, the IOM at meetings with various external partners, such as, for example, NGOs and government focal points;

Develop the procedures and various monitoring and other tools that will be used for the implementation of activities in coordination with the COMPASS program manager in Mali and in line with the general instructions of the COMPASS team in Geneva;

Any other task that may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education

University degree or higher in social sciences, business administration or public administration, psychology or social sciences with at least four years of professional experience.

Experience

Excellent computer skills, particularly in SAP software, MS Office applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, Internet Explorer;

Excellent written and oral communication and negotiation skills;

Concepts on the topic of migration in general and on the topics of combating human trafficking in particular;

Ability to work with external partners and harmoniously with colleagues from diverse cultures and professional backgrounds;

Having a team spirit and being able to work independently;

Analytical and synthesis skills;

Personal commitment, flexibility, efficiency and a results-oriented approach;

Experience in a government or United Nations agency, or a regional or international organization is an advantage;

LANGUAGES

A very good command of French and English is required.

A good command of Bambara would be an asset.

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