Job Description

Open to Internal and External Candidates

• Position: Site Assistant (SNFI)
• Organizational Unit: SNFI Unit
• Duty Station: Yemen, Ibb
• IOM Classification: Hourly (H2)
• Type of Appointment: Hourly Contract, 3 Months (With a possibility of renewal)
• CFCV No.: CFCV2024.028
• Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
• Closing Date: Monday, 24th June 2024

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.

Organizational Context and Scope:

Working under the overall supervision of the Project Assistant, the Site Assistant will support and provide humanitarian assistance to persons in need through the SNFI Unit of the IOM.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1.    Participate in conducting assessments and surveys of sites, collecting information on overall services available,
2.    Participate in verification of beneficiaries as required, and in coordination with the Programme Assistant.
3.    Contribute to distributions as and when required to IDPs, returnees, host communities, migrants and
other individuals selected for assistance under IOM’s various assistance programs, if and when required.
4.    As guided by the Project Assistant and Site assistant, support in monitoring disbursements of funds and financial service providers, ensuring assistance provided is as per agreed amounts.
5.    As necessary, support other teams with assessments, including the preparations of the assessment tools and focus group sheets and post distribution monitoring activities.
6.    Participate in market price monitoring of key items related to IOMs cash programme and of vendors using developed templates and provide analysis as to the trends and price increase/decreases. 
7.    Participate to Provide advice and support beneficiaries to obtain ID cards, working closely with the Field Team Leader, as and when required.
8.    Ensure regular monitoring of SNFI activities, including data collection and reporting. Monitor the progress, effectiveness, and impact of SNFI interventions.
9.    Contribute to the drafting of technical document in collaboration with the IOM CCCM/SNFI team when needed.
10.    Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• High school diploma or Bachelor’s degree (Engineering degree is preferable) with one year of experience.

Experience:

• Experience in the humanitarian sector preferable and working with vulnerable individuals.

LANGUAGES

• For all applicants, fluency in Arabic is required, working knowledge of English is an advantage.

Required Competencies

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. 

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.

Other

• Internals of the Organization and NMS candidates will be considered as first-tier candidates. This vacancy is also open to second-tier candidates.
• The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
• Females with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.As part of the application process, all candidates, regardless of the type or duration of the contract, must disclose any known relative who works for IOM or is engaged with IOM in any capacity.
• Non-compliance with the relative disclosure requirement can constitute a basis for withdrawal of offer of employment, or if the employment has begun, terminating the employment contract and/or disciplinary action.