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JOB DESCRIPTION : 

IOM is a major global actor in transitional and resilience programming. Within Armenia, this includes building the bridge from the immediate response to displacement crises to early recovery and the transition to medium- and longer-term solutions to displacement.

Under the direct supervision of the IOM Programme Manager and overall guidance of the Head of Office (HoO) at the IOM Mission in Yerevan and in coordination with relevant central and regional units the National Project Coordination Officer is responsible for performing activities to advance progress toward durable solutions for the forcibly displaced persons in Armenia and improved access to livelihoods and employment opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES : 

- Lead the implementation of the activities to improve access to livelihood and employment opportunities, ensuring scope, budget, time and quality are in accordance with project specifications, donor requirements and IOM rules and regulations;
- Act as a focal point for coordination of the IOM livelihood and infrastructure rehabilitation-related activities implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse external parties, including local communities, non-government organizations, local businesses and other;
- Lead design processes and oversee compliance of technical specifications in the implementation of the community infrastructure rehabilitation activities to guarantee quality of output and alignment with national standards and IOM requirements;
- Support the development of business plans, consult regarding relevant local legislation, available state programmes, business set-up and development;
- Prepare inputs to the project reports, situation reports, programme updates as necessary and/ or as requested and ensure that relevant data and information are archived appropriately;
- Integrate cross-cutting issues, such as Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Environment, Conflict Sensitivity, Protection, Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR);
- Undertake field visits to coordinate project implementation, develop project activities, resolve problems with respect to project management and internal procedures, monitor project progress, and maximize project performance levels;
- Liaise with the programme/project counterparts, including Government agencies, UN Agencies, NGOs, and international organizations;
- Attend official meetings, appointments, seminars, training courses and further travel when required;
- Support in planning, coordination and arrangements for the mission’s events, such as seminars/conferences, presentations, and donor visits;
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : 

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Education
- Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience
- Experience in IOM administrative and internal control procedures desirable;
- Strong experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/ international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
- Knowledge of transition and recovery themes, such as durable solutions for displacement, livelihoods and socioeconomic integration, early recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction of public infrastructure and social institutions, community cohesion, disaster risk reduction, and similar;
- Solid project implementation and fieldwork experience;
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/ organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office365 (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.);
- Organizational skills and self-discipline to work in a complex environment and deliver quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines;
- Excellent written and spoken communications for a variety of audiences, with demonstrated success in proposal development and project management an advantage;
- Skilled in forming and maintaining coordinated, collaborative, and pragmatic working relationships across a wide diversity of actors, including staff, partners, stakeholders, and government authorities, among many others;
- Ability to work effectively within a team to obtain shared objectives; and
- Knowledge of IOM administrative rules and regulations is an advantage.

Languages
- For all applicants, fluency in Armenian and English is required (oral and written;
- Desirable: Working knowledge of Russian

Required Competencies:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and 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
- 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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES : 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs and Cover Letters to: HRIOMArmenia@iom.int with the subject line "Field Coordinator/ Liaison (Transition and Recovery) NO-A" by March 3, 2024 at the latest.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this job opportunity through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am, Thanks.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY : 

National Officer, NO-A

ADDITIONAL NOTES : 

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

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

Applications without mentioning the position title on the subject line will be disregarded. Also, please ensure that your application is complete with the mentioned documents. As a rule, candidates who have not properly submitted their application with required documents will be excluded from consideration.