Senior Project Assistant Program Diaspora Vacancy-Job Ref: WJMGIOM/1206/2025814

Senior Project Assistant Program Diaspora Vacancy-Job Ref: WJMGIOM/1206/2025814

Antananarivo (Madagascar)

Organizational Context and Vision
As the leading United Nations agency in the field of migration, IOM works with its partners to contribute to addressing the growing challenges of managing migration flows, foster understanding of migration issues, promote economic and social development through migration, and work to respect the human dignity and well-being of migrants.

As part of its TADY program on diaspora engagement and in connection with capacity building to support national and sub-regional stakeholders responsible for mobilizing the Malagasy diaspora, IOM is recruiting a Senior Project Assistant – Border Management (TADY-Diaspora) for its Antananarivo Office. In this context, under the overall supervision of the IOM Madagascar Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Program Officer, the Senior Project Assistant – Border Management (Senior Project Assistant – Diaspora) will be responsible for:

Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1. Contribute to the technical implementation of all TADY (diaspora) program activities as outlined in the project framework documents and proactively identify problems in the technical implementation of project activities in order to adopt the necessary measures;
2. Participate in the evaluation and monitoring of project implementation, including by preparing monthly work plans and progress reports, and ensuring the collection and compilation of information necessary for monitoring and evaluating project implementation; 3. Provide technical and administrative support for conducting rapid assessments, training workshops, working meetings, and other conferences, as well as for developing awareness-raising and capacity-building modules;
4. Support the Program Officer and the Senior Logistics and Procurement Assistant in preparing and monitoring equipment purchases;

5. Support the Program Officer and the Administration Unit staff in monitoring the execution of project expenditures, in line with budgets approved by donors, and in accordance with IOM’s internal standards and regulations;
6. Contribute to maintaining dynamic working relationships with national counterparts, service providers, and all partners implementing interventions directly or indirectly related to the IBM program, to facilitate coherence and coordination of the various activities;
7. Participate in working meetings, thematic groups, and other coordination meetings related to the Diaspora program;
8. Provide administrative and logistical support for the recruitment and facilitation of consultants involved in projects;
9. Prepare progress reports that meet donor needs;
10. Assist in the development of new Diaspora Unit projects;
11. Support IOM’s visibility and communication efforts related to the implementation of the Diaspora (TADY) program;
12. Participate in meetings and other inter-agency consultations and other thematic groups within the United Nations.
13. Any other duties that may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Hold a university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in international relations, social sciences, political science, law, or a related field. Experience
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience implementing multilateral cooperation projects in the areas of governance, security, migration management, or a related field;
• Proven experience and capacity in cooperation and liaison with institutional partners, the United Nations system, and the private sector.

Languages
For this position, fluency in French and English is required (oral and written).
Skills
Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills;
Experience working in the United Nations system would be an advantage.
The incumbent must demonstrate the following technical and behavioral competencies:
VALUES – All IOM staff members must respect and demonstrate these five values:
Inclusion and Respect for Diversity: Respect and promote individual and cultural differences. Encourage diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and Transparency: Maintain high ethical standards and act in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrate the ability to work in a calm, competent, and committed manner and exercise prudent judgment in addressing daily challenges.
Courage: Demonstrate a willingness to take a stand on important issues. Empathy: Showing compassion for others makes people feel safe, respected, and treated fairly.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Teamwork: Developing and promoting effective collaboration within and across units to achieve common goals and optimize results.
Delivering Results: Producing and delivering quality results in a timely and service-oriented manner. Is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed results.
Knowledge Management and Sharing: Continually seeking to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.
Accountability: Taking ownership of the organization’s priorities and taking responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encouraging and contributing to clear and open communication. Explaining complex topics in an informative, inspiring, and motivating manner. MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Leadership: Provide clear direction, lead by example, and demonstrate the ability
to achieve the organization’s vision. Help others achieve and develop their leadership and professional potential.
Empowering Others: Create an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
Building Trust: Promote shared values ​​and create an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
Strategic Thinking and Vision: Work strategically to achieve the organization’s objectives and communicate clear strategic direction.
Humility: Lead with humility and demonstrate openness to recognizing one’s own shortcomings.
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