Overview
The Project Assistant will support the Chief of Mission in ensuring coherence and efficient implementation of IOM Zimbabwe Programmes at the sub-office level, in line with the overall strategy and stakeholder expectations.
Tasks Summary
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
- Retrieve, compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific project topics.
- Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.
- Support administrative coordination of project implementation.
- Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery.
- Draft correspondence, reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentations and other forms of documentation.
- Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions.
- Respond to general information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Experience Requirements
- School diploma with four years of relevant experience; or, Bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant professional 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.
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
- Knowledge and experience working with IOM’s administrative procedures is a distinct advantage.
Qualification Requirements
• 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.
