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• To
  contribute to the design of better and more coherent labour policies that
  will address employment issues in Uganda, particularly those related to
  youth by developing a Labour Market Needs Assessment Report and a Labour
  Force Survey Report.
• To
  enhance Ugandan socioeconomic development through strengthened labour
  migration policies, practices, productivity and protection in Uganda
• To ensure
  that migration is mainstreamed into Uganda’s second National Development
  Plan

• Conduct administrative
  tasks and provide logistic secretarial support to the implementation of
  the three project’s activities in a timely manner.
• Make all
  necessary administrative arrangements and facilities for conducting
  workshops, training sessions, roundtables and meetings
• Draft
  correspondence and ensure follow-up
• Support
  the project officer in the recruitment of national consultants
• Assist
  the project officer in coordinating work of consultants and IOM staff to
  ensure that the project goals and objectives are reached
• Offer programming
  support in the monitoring and implementation of activities and take
  follow-up actions (consultants, logistic support, admin/finance, etc.).
• In
  consultation with the project officer, contribute to the preparation of
  interim and final reports (technical and administrative/ financial) and
  other reports on project activities by providing information, preparing
  tables and drafting selected sections.
• Perform any
  other duty within the incumbent’s capabilities as may be assigned by the
  supervisor

• The
  Project Assistant for the United Nations IOM must have completed  a secondary school diploma in relevant
  field of study
• Possession
  of four of more years’ relevant experience working on labour issues in
  general
• Possess
  the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders
• Prior experience
  working with government on labour issues
• Good
  understanding of migration, particularly labour migration issues
  particularly within the East African context.
• Proficiency
  in Spoken and written English
• Knowledge
  of Ugandan local languages will be considered an advantage
• High
  degree of Accountability:
• Strong Client
  Orientation and Inclination:
• Continuous
  Learning:
• Creativity
  and Initiative:
• Excellent
  communication skills
• Good Leadership
  and Negotiation skills:
• Performance
  Management skills
• Planning
  and Organizing skills
• Excellent
  Professionalism
• High
  teamwork
• Technological
  Awareness
• Resource
  Mobilization

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