Field Assistant (Sulu)

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Satellite Office and direct supervision of the National Project Officers, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the coordination and implementation of relevant IOM activities in her/his area of responsibility.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Closely work with the project team in Zamboanga to facilitate the preparations and implementation of field activities, events, assessments, and admin support as needed.

2. Collect data and other information relevant to IOM and its programmes, and report to the supervisors accordingly.

3. Facilitate meetings with counterparts and act as interpreter in the exchange of information and on the occasion of official meetings.

4. Conduct regular field visits and participate in internal and external coordination meetings.

5. Submit regular reports and relevant project documents to the supervisors in a timely manner.

6. Assist in the day-to-day operational, administrative, and logistical activities as required, including preparation of reports, organization of meetings and assistance to field missions of authorized personnel, including IOM staff, donors and relevant stakeholders.

7. Provide regular updates on the context, community situations, security issues, and other significant events in the Areas of Responsibility.

8. Keep regular contacts and coordinate activities with local authorities, implementing partners, target communities as requested by supervisors.

9. Assist in monitoring the progress of project activities in the Areas of Responsibility.

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

· Preferably with bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Political or Social Science, Social Work, Health, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

· Experience in humanitarian, development and/or peacebuilding projects, an advantage

· Experience working with Island Provinces of BARMM and the Zamboanga Peninsula, preferred

· Extensive field work with counterparts from the government, international organization, and/or other international and national NGOs, an asset.

· Experience in the usage of office software like MS Word, Excel, etc.**

Skills

· Basic IT skills for data collection and computer literacy required

· Knowledge of context in Mindanao, particularly that of the Zamboanga Peninsula, or the Provinces Basilan, Sulu, or Tawi-tawi (ZamBaSulTa), a distinct advantage

· Extensive knowledge of ZamBaSulTa cultural practices and context preferred.**

Languages

Fluency in English and Filipino is required. Conversant with Sulu language is an advantage.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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 1**

· 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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency…

Other

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.