Programme Admin Assistant (MHD) IOM Moldova

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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:

Following the launch of military operations across Ukrainian territory on 24 February 2022, substantive flows and displacements across Ukraine and toward neighboring countries have been reported countries in the following days. While air travel has been suspended in Ukraine and Moldova, Ukraine shares land border with four European Union (EU) Member States: Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia. Other non-EU countries (3) which share their border with Ukraine include Republic of Moldova, Russian Federation and Belarus. Large in and out flows to and through Moldova of Ukrainian and Third Country nationals created the need to transfer of persons in clear need of international protection.

IOM travel assistance serves to address individual health and safety and to manage conditions of public health concern as individuals move across geographical, health system and epidemiological boundaries. Within health assessments programmes, pre-departure medical screenings are performed in order to assess a migrant’s fitness to travel and provide medical clearance. These measures also ensure that migrants are referred to appropriate medical services once they arrive at their destination countries. Migrants who need medical assistance and care during travel are escorted by health professionals to avoid complications during the movement.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, Emergency Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Migration Health Officer the Programme Admin Assistant will be responsible for:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide day-to-day administrative and logistical support to Migration Health Program staff during program implementation.
2. Schedule and inviting refugees to the predeparture health check-ups for the airlifts within EU solidarity platform.
3. Process Medical refugees’ data in MIMOSA according to the Predeparture Evaluation Health Check Form.
4. Provide daily statistic data to the Predeparture Medical Coordinator.
5. Assisting in the organization of the trainings related to the Migration Health in Moldova.
6. Prepare purchase requisitions and payment requests to ensure timely implementation of program activities.
7. Assisting and participating in the organization of the meetings with government, non-governmental, and UN agencies/institutions, taking minutes of the meetings, brief notes/notes for the file.
8. Assist in drafting contracts for consultants, trainers, and other related actors within the Migration Health Program activities in coordination with relevant staff.
9. Verify data received by implementing partners and program staff.
10. Respect IOM’s Data Protection Principles.
11. Perform other duties as they might be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Public Health or other related fields with at least 3 years of working experience; or
• High School diploma with five years of relevant experience.

Experience

• Experience in Migration Health area.
• Experience in field of public health, administration.
• Work experience in multinational companies or international organizations.
• Experience working with UN, IGO's, international NGO’s would be an advantage. 

Skills

• Good computer skills - Word, Excel and Internet;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Languages

Fluency in English, Romanian and Russian is required. Working knowledge of Ukrainian language is an advantage.

Required Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other

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

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, security clearances and a valid COVID certification.

A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested applicants are invited to send the CV and cover letter in English to: hrchisinau@iom.int  

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

Closing date for applications is 23 June 2022, however interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply sooner.

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts the applications duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period: From 16.06.2022 to 23.06.2022