Programme Assistant with IOM Kuwait

Eligibility criteria

Age

18 - 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in (up to 5) in the UN or demonstrated interest Progressively responsible administrative or programme experience on development issues preferably on issues related to sustainable development is required at the national or international level.

Other desired/mandatory required technical knowledge;

•Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;

•Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

•Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;

•Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;

•Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;

•Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

•Have affinity with or interest in X (fill in relevant area of the host agency’s work), volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.

Area(s) of expertise

Administration, Communication, Translation and interpretation

Languages

Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Economics or Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration and Political Sciences, or related field will be given due consideration.

Competencies and values

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.