UN Jobs –  Programme Assistant (Counter Trafficking) – International Organization for Migration (IOM)

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Job Title:    Programme Assistant (Counter Trafficking) UN Jobs

Organisation:  International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reference No:  SVN/UG/001/2021

 

About US:

Established in 1951, International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

 

Job Summary:  Under the overall supervision of Programme Coordinator and the direct supervision and guidance of the National Programme Officer (Migration Management), in coordination with the Programme Coordinator, the successful candidate will support the implementation of the Counter trafficking component of the BMM II programme in Uganda and other counter trafficking activities in IOM Uganda and will be responsible for.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Provide overall support for the implementation of counter trafficking activities in Uganda including the Counter Trafficking component of the BMM programme in Uganda;
  • Support and work directly with the project implementing partners in the delivery of awareness raising and other relevant activities;
  • Assist in preparation of information relating to migrant assistance for public information activities, including for social media and contribute to the drafting of programme documents including, in collaboration with the communications teams;
  • In collaboration with project partners, assist in provision of direct assistance to victims of trafficking (VoTs) and potential VoTs;
  • Conduct monitoring and evaluation of IOM partners’ activities and provide regular written reports on IOM partners’ activities;
  • Provide logistical support including; organizing and coordinating workshops, meetings, seminars, and training in relation to the programme;
  • Update reporting and monitoring tools to keep track of programme activities and ensure that all relevant documentation is produced and made available upon request;
  • Perform any other duties as may be required from time to time in the programme unit.




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant should have completed Bachelor’s degree in Humanities and Social Sciences, Business Administration, International Relations. from an accredited academic institution with three (3) years of relevant professional experience; or Completed High school Diploma from an academic accredited institution with five (4) years of relevant professional experience.
  • Strong relevant professional experience with counter trafficking projects;
  • Professional experience in the development or implementation of counter trafficking or migration-related projects;
  • Solid understanding of trafficking in persons, labour migration, and related national/regional framework and regulations;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of information technology and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
  • Languages: Fluency in English and working knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

 

How to Apply:

All interested applicants may send their applications to hruganda@iom.int Reference Number and Position Title (SVN/UG/001/2021 – Programme Assistant) should be specified in the SUBJECT field.

 

NB: Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

 

Deadline: 22nd October 2021

 

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