Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position title: Project Coordinator (Migration Health)

Duty station: Chisinau, Moldova

Classification: General Staff Category, Grade G-7, UN Salary Scale

Type of appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated start date: As soon as possible

 

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

 IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

   Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the National Migration Health Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the effective implementation of migration health project activities as follows:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

 Lead the implementation and monitoring of the project “Enhancing Gender-Sensitive TB Detection, Surveillance, Treatment and Prevention among mobile Populations from the Republic of Moldova” under the International Development Fund (IDF).

• Provide technical assistance to project partners in support of project implementation.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the migration health module within the national TB database.
• Participate in organisation and development of studies and research in the migration health field with focus on gender differences in health care seeking behaviour, access to TB treatment and knowledge on and perception of tuberculosis.
• Support of and participate in organization of national and international trainings, workshops, conferences and other information and educational activities in the field of migration and TB.
• Organize and coordinate a national information and community-based awareness-raising campaign targeting gender, migration, and TB.
• Initiate coordination meetings with implementing partners, public health authorities,  and government counterparts to ensure complementarity and avoid overlapping/duplication of project activities.

• Assist in monitoring the budget status and ensure the project expenditures are according to the workplan and project timeline.

• Draft project narrative reports and prepare inputs for briefings and background information requested by the key partners, donor(s) and other entities, as well as assist in the production of financial reports in accordance with project reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor work of the contracted personnel involved in project delivery ensuring its services have comprehensive and accurate outcome for implementation of individual project activities along with the expected overall project results.

• Assist in the development of project proposals and subsequent presentation to potential donors and relevant stakeholders.

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education and Experience:

• University degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences or Public Health with at least 5 years of working experience; or

• Master’s degree in Public Health Management will be an advantage;

• Experience in Migration Health area.
• Experience in project implementation and monitoring.
• Work experience in multinational companies or international organizations.

• Experience in the field of project administration will be an advantage.

Languages:

Fluency in English, Romanian and Russian is required.

Required Competencies

 Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain 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 & vision :works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

 Internals of the Organization will be considered as first-tier candidates. This vacancy is also open to second-tier candidates.

 Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

 Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

 How to apply:

Interested applicants are invited to send their curriculum vitae and cover letter in English to: hrchisinau@iom.md 

 Please, indicate the position you are applying for and reference code in the subject line of your message.

Closing date for applications is 20 November 2020, however interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply sooner.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 Posting period:

 From 05.11.2020 to 20.11.2020

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