Project Associate (Emergencies and Disaster Management) at IOM

Port Moresby, National Capital, Papua New Guinea -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coordination, Organizational Skills, Report Drafting, Documentation, Information Synthesis, Communication, Attention To Detail, Time Management, Teamwork, Microsoft Office

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture] Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates [https://www.iom.int/resources/iom-candidate-tier-systems] are considered as first-tier candidates. Organizational Context and Scope IOM has been operating in Papua New Guinea since 2001, working on complex emergencies, providing humanitarian relief, and building capacity of the Government. With generous support from the Governments of Australia, the US and the EU, and in close partnership with Government partners, the UN country team and civil society, IOM is reaching displaced populations in remote communities, assisting stranded migrants, and safeguarding the rights of vulnerable groups. Operating through its Head of Office in Port Moresby and numerous satellite offices in the provinces, IOM’s programmes focus on disaster management, emergency preparedness and response, counter-trafficking in persons, assisted voluntary return, migration and border management, and integration. Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the National Project Officer, Resilience Building in Port Moresby, the Project Associate (Emergencies and Disaster Management) will provide day-to-day assistance to the staff in EDM Unit including Port Moresby and in all Field Offices to support the implementation of project activities with attention to accuracy and consistency of work.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day assistance to the Emergencies and Disaster Management Unit in Port Moresby and field offices. Support the implementation of project activities with a focus on accuracy and consistency.