National Project Officer - Migrants Protection Unit
Employer IOM Uzbekistan
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Information on vacancy |
Period of publication |
04.09.2025 - 18.09.2025 |
Field of activity / position: |
Other |
Duties |
I. POSITION INFORMATION
Position title: National Project Officer Position grade: NO-A Duty station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Organizational unit: Migrants Protection Unit Reports directly to COM
II. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in IOM Uzbekistan and, in collaboration with the Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS) at the Regional Office and relevant units at Headquarters and the Administrative Centres, the post holder will be responsible and accountable for the management and delivery of project activities under the Migrant Protection and Assistance thematic area ; working to support the protection of vulnerable migrants, including Survivors of Trafficking in partnership with the Government of Uzbekistan, organisations representing migrants, other UN agencies and individual migrants themselves. The post holder will the head of the Migrant Protection Unit in the IOM Uzbekistan Mission. III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
1.Coordinate the overall implementation and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of relevant projects in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor's requirements.
2.Keep the COM and regional project managers informed of the status of implementation; identify gaps and risks and suggest actions to improve implementation.
3.Prepare proposals for the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring & Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures to support effective project delivery
4.Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms on project related activities including project awareness and visibility, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials.
5.Coordinate the timely preparation and dissemination of project reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.
6.Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts.
7.Coordinate the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.
8.Advise the COM and other relevant colleagues on trends and new programming opportunities linked to the designated thematic area,
9.Support the preparation of project proposals and concept notes and a diverse range of communication products and other planning documents
10.Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums
11.Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff.
12.Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.
13.Perform other related duties as required. |
Requirements to the candidate |
Age: |
Irrelevant |
Gender: |
Irrelevant |
Residence: |
Uzbekistan |
Education: |
Irrelevant |
Professional requirements |
IV. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 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; or, •Master's degree in the above-mentioned fields
EXPERIENCE
•Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations; •Experience in working in the field of migrant protection, counter trafficking and legal and policy development; •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
•In depth knowledge of migrant protection issues, trafficking in persons and of the legal frameworks governing migration and migrant rights •In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas relating to Uzbekistan and Central Asia •Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming. •Knowledge of project development and project management in the development sector
V. LANGUAGES Fluency in English and Uzbek (oral and written) plus working knowledge of Russian (written and oral)
VI. COMPETENCIES
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies: 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 wherever possible. •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.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2 •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 action 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 level 2 •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 potential. •Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential. •Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization's goals and communicates a clear strategic direction. |
Working conditions |
Region |
Tashkent |
Employment |
Full |
Salary offered |
As per contract, NO-A |
Extra motivation |
• Annual Leave • Sick leave (certified and uncertified) • Maternity leave • Parental leave • Medical insurance |
Additional information |
Additional information: |
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. To apply please use the link: https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/16597 |
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