National Project Officer on Labour Mobility

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 Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion thematic area 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 Labour Mobility Unit in the IOM Uzbekistan Mission. 

1.    Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the project in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor’s requirements.
2.    Keep the supervisor informed on the status of project implementation; identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation. 
3.    Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring & Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures.  
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 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.    Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.   
8.    Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums.
9.    Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents.
10.    Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff.
11.    Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc. 
12.    Perform other related duties as required. 
 

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 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 Labour Mobility, skills development, social and financial inclusion;

• 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.

Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. 

REQUIRED

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

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge of Russian (written and oral).

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 –  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 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 – 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 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.