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United Nations IOM Jobs – Senior Project Assistant (Migrant Assistance) at International Organization for Migration
Law Jobs In Uganda, NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda, Social Sciences Jobs in Uganda, Uncategorized
Organisation: International
Organization for Migration (IOM)
Organization for Migration (IOM)
Ref: VN 18/08/013
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Programme
Coordinator
Coordinator
About Project:
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.
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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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; - Perform
any other duties as instructed by the supervisors.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
candidate should possess an advanced degree in relevant field, including
International Studies, Law, Human Security, Development, or Migration; - Two
or more years experience with international aid and development; - 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; - Computer
literacy skills i.e. 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; - Fluency
in written and spoken English is essential.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working
with the United Nations’ IOM should send a cover letter and CV detailing
previous relevant work experience to IOM HR department
to hruganda@iom.int clearly indicating the job reference number
with the United Nations’ IOM should send a cover letter and CV detailing
previous relevant work experience to IOM HR department
to hruganda@iom.int clearly indicating the job reference number
Deadline: 29th August 2013
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