Public & Private Partnership Assistant

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support administrative and operational activities of the Public and Private Sector Partnerships unit.

• Assist in maintaining databases of partners, contacts, and relevant information.

• Support the preparation of communication materials, reports, and institutional presentations.

• Facilitate workshops and training courses on durable solutions, as required.

• Hold meetings and interlocutions with private sector and governments with purpose to facilitating the implementation of multi-sectoral programming including shelter, protection, livelihood, and infrastructure interventions.

• Support the preparation, monitoring and analysis of general and specific aspects of project development and implementation.

• Administrative support - Identify and track follow-up actions; support travel, managing logistics, reporting, data collection and procurement actions as required.

• Perform other work-related tasks, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Academic BA in business administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Social Services, Economics, or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database .

Experience

• Experience with social and economic integration projects in partnership with government, civil society, UN, or private sector actors.
• Experience in dialogues with the private sector, including partnerships and continuous contact.
• Experience implementing and monitoring social and economic integration projects in partnership with government, civil society, UN and private sector actors.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant government counterparts, civil society, international organizations and private sector entities.
• Relevant field experience related to migration, refugees and stateless population.
• Experience in performing administrative tasks.
• Experience with project reporting.

Skills

• Good written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with budget/financial administration; proven resource management skills.
• Experience with handling confidential data.
• Excellent academic writing skills.
• Knowledge about relevant government, civil society, UN and private sector actors.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Languages

REQUIRED

For this position, fluency in Portugues and Advanced English is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge in Spanish is an advantage.

Required Competencies

Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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.
• 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

• 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 (applicable only if position is with direct reports)

• 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

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

• This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.

• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

• IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

• IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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