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Job Description
Position Title: Project Officer (Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA))
Duty Station: Amman, Jordan
Classification: Official, Grade P2
Type of Appointment: Fixed-term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: November 01, 2008
Closing Date: October 07, 2008
Reference Code: VN 2008 46 (O) - EXT
IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non-represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered: Angola, Bahamas, Belize, Cape Verde, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Jamaica, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malta, Mauritania, Mexico, Montenegro, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Rwanda, Slovenia, Somalia, Yemen, Zambia
General Functions:
Under the general supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Amman and the direct supervision of the Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) Global Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for providing overall assistance and support to
the COA project.
In particular he/ she will:
1. Assist in the overall management of pre-departure sites in Asia, Africa, Europe, Middle East and South America.
2. Assist in maintaining links with the Government of Canada, IOM Missions, Canadian Missions abroad, COA site coordinators and trainers, Service-Providing Agencies (SPOs) in Canada and landed Permanent Resident to Canada holders.
3. Assist with the in-service training and supporting of information needs of a team of multi-ethnic staff throughout the world.
4. Advise and assist COA Ottawa-based training resource developer and support person with inputs from the field.
5. Assist IOM Missions with the establishment of new COA overseas training operations, and preparation of reference and training resource materials.
6. Assist in organizing and delivering mobile training operations in non-COA countries, as required.
7. Collect and coordinate monthly and/or quarterly narrative and statistical reports from sites on COA-related activities.
8. Write in-depth particular cultural profiles to be included in our reporting to the Government of Canada.
9. Assist with the development and implementation of a pre-departure and post-arrival evaluation system.
10. Represent IOM CO projects at international conferences.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
**Desirable Qualifications:
Education and Experience**
a) University degree in Education, Training, Management or other relevant field experience;
b) three years of experience in Canadian immigrant service-providing organization and /or refugee settlement;
c) teaching, training and curriculum development experience;
d) proven management experience;
e) experience in working and handling logistics in refugee
processing locations, an advantage.
Competencies
a) Excellent written, communication and analytical skills;
b) good analytical and organizational skills;
c) proven ability to live and work effectively and harmoniously in a multi-cultural setting;
d) demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a team;
e) commitment to immigrant and refugee issues;
f) personal commitment; flexibility, efficiency and drive for
results combination;
g) thorough understanding of the challenges immigrants and refugees
face upon settlement in Canada and in other receiving countries, including Australia and the United States, an advantage;
h) willingness to work under stressful conditions a distinct advantage.
Languages
Thorough knowledge of English. Working knowledge of French an advantage.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, , by October 07, 2008 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
