Project Assistant

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title: Project Assistant
Duty Station: Hanoi, Vietnam
Classification: General Service Staff, Grade 4
Type of Appointment: 9 months, with possibility of  extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 5PM 30 Aug 2018
Reference Code: VN2018/HN/05(E)

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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. Internal candidates should meet the minimum of time in post requirement of eighteen months or more. This requirement will be reduced to six months for internal candidates who are incumbents of a position confirmed for discontinuation.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) IOM Vietnam, and the direct supervision of a Head of Programme Unit and Migration Health Project Development and Implementation Officer, the successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Conduct desk reviews on national laws, strategies, policies and programmes that support migrants’ health in Viet Nam
• Draft findings of desk reviews
• Research, collect and analyse relevant information on identified issues within the field of migration and health
• Support drafting of project proposals and other reports
• Assist in translation work from Vietnamese to English and vice versa
• Support logistics and organization of events, meetings and workshop when needed
• Undertake duty travel as required
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Vietnamese national
• Bachelor’s degree with 3 year experience, preferably with public health, medicine, nursing, social science, or relevant field
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and respect diversity
• Working experience or knowledge in migration issues for non?governmental organizations, international governmental organizations or government institutions is a strong asset
• Proven written and analytical skills
• Proven ability to produce quality work to set deadlines
• Team work oriented but with a capacity to work independently
• Good writing and communication skills
• Computer literacy

Languages

Fluency in English and Vietnamese is required. Other relevant languages are an advantage.

How to apply:

All interested candidates should download and complete an IOM Personal History Form from the IOM Viet Nam website at www.iom.int.vn 

Completed applications, including IOM Personal History Form, application letter, and copies of diplomas and certificates, recommendation letters, etc. may be delivered to the IOM Mission Office in Hanoi at 304 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh district or submitted electronically to [email protected] referring to this Vacancy Notice’s Position Title.

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts profiles with IOM Personal History Form duly completed.

Applications are non-returnable and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Posting period: From 17.08.2018 to 30.08.2018