Senior Policy and Coordination Assistant
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Construction, Business Administration, Law
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Classification: Consultant
Type of Appointment: Six-month consultancy contract
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Context:
Under the office of the Chief of Mission, the consultancy will support stakeholder engagement, coordination and policy work for the IOM Cambodia mission across the range of projects and policy initiatives that the mission is implementing.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Roles and Responsibilities:
- In coordination with the Chief of Mission, maintain regular communication with relevant authorities and stakeholders, including through attendance at meetings and workshops, and drafting of letters and other formal correspondence. Share feedback from meetings with relevant staff and centralize meeting notes, government communications and relevant documentation appropriately.
- Prepare presentations, analysis, and policy briefs related to migration in Cambodia, as well as develop concept notes, talking points, key messages, remarks and other products.
- Organize workshops, roundtable discussions, and other events to raise awareness on migration governance and management, and other key topics.
- Support stakeholder engagement through stakeholder mapping, regular communication, organization of engagement events and forums, and technical and policy discussions.
- Support policy development and initiatives designed to support Cambodia in the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration, as well as other IOM policy initiatives.
- Support the Chief of Mission in developing and implementing a strategic and coordinated approach to government engagement.
- Perform any other duties and tasks as required.
- Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
- Monthly work plan, and monthly progress report, as well as check-in with supervisor as requested.
- Required Qualifications and Experience
- Education
- University degree in business, law, political science, or other relevant fields
- Experience
- At least 5 years of experience in coordination, policy work, and liaising with governments and other related areas, preferably within the United Nations or International Humanitarian Organizations.
- Skill
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in performing responsibilities.
- Experienced Reporting Skills
- Ability to pay close attention to details and work with minimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team
- Languages
- Fluency in English and Khmer is required.
- 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 1
- 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.
- IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link- https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/aboutiom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
- Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
- Other:
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
- IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
