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Organization: Internachonal organization for migration
Location Kampala
Duration Six months, with possibility of extension
OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
VN 18/08/013
Position title Senior Project Assistant (Migrant Assistance)
Classification Consultancy
Starting Date As soon as possible
Background
The project entitled Coordinated Response to Human Trafficking in Uganda (CRTU) aims to address human trafficking in Uganda, focusing on children from Karamoja who are exploited to beg in the streets of Uganda’s urban centres. The project outlines a humane and orderly reception and case management of Karimojong children who are victims of trafficking and/or exploitation. Through the CRTU, beneficiaries are provided assistance directly from reception in Kampala to return in Karamoja. Based on a detailed placement and risk assessment conducted by Karamoja-based caseworkers, a reintegration plan is developed for each client. Reintegration efforts include enrolling eligible children in school, providing socio-economic assistance to beneficiary households, as well as conducting regular follow-up visits and family consultations.
Functions
- Working under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator and in close coordination with the Project Officer, the incumbent will conduct the following functions:
- Assist in coordinating, organizing and supervising the day-to-day activities of Kampala-based CRTU caseworkers;
- Develop and maintain operational relationships with relevant stakeholders in Kampala, including international organizations, non-governmental organizations and local partners;
- Train and oversee IOM and designated local implementing partners’ caseworkers in counter trafficking and case management based on IOM guidelines;
- Assist in the establishment of a counter trafficking referral network among relevant counter trafficking stakeholders in Uganda;
- Work with designated staff and local implementing partners to ensure beneficiaries are adequately counseled for health and psychosocial support;
- Work with CRTU staff to identify challenges early and assist in resolving them;
- Provide regular reports on CRTU activities, including descriptions of challenges, solutions and action points;
- Work in close coordination with counterparts in the IOM Moroto sub-office to ensure complete coordinated of case management between Moroto and Kampala staff;
- In coordination with IOM’s Administration, Finance, and Logistics units, ensure close monitoring of financial accountability and adequate use of IOM assets and resources for implementing partners;
- Assist in preparing payments, receipt vouchers and funding requests as required;
- Track and verify Kampala-based implementing partners’ narrative and financial reports;
- Fulfill agreed reporting requirements on office management issues;
- Undertake any other duties as instructed by the supervisors.
Desirable qualifications:
- Advanced degree in relevant field, including International Studies, Law, Human Security, Development, or Migration;
- Experience coordinating assistance for victims of trafficking and/or exploitation, including conducting assessments, individualized service plans, and referrals
- Familiarity with IOM case management best practices and policies, including data protection principles
- Experience leading formal and informal trainings aimed at building caseworker capacity;
- Minimum two years experience with international aid and development;
- High level of proficiency in MS Office applications;
- Flexibility and ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines;
- Resourceful and strong ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours in field posting with limited direct support;
- Solid team spirit and willingness to work with people of linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds; and
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
How to apply:
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV detailing previous relevant work experience to IOM HR department to hruganda@iom.int clearly indicating the job reference number
Closing Date: 29.08.2013
http://reliefweb.int/job/595806/senior-project-assistant-migrant-assistance
