OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATE

Reference No. : SVN/MZ10/2024/048

Grants Field Assistant – Health
Position Title :
Pemba, Mozambique
Duty Station :
Grants Management
Organizational Unit :
Unit, ERRU
Classification : General Service, Grade: G-5
Type of Appointment : Special Short Term Graded Contract, 6 (six) months with
possibility of extension

Report to : Grants Programme Manager

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 03 February 2025

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN
agency 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. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following
internal candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are considered as first-tier candidates:

- Internal candidates in Professional and Higher Categories and National Officer (NO) Category with
r e g u l a r or fixed-term contracts should meet the minimum time in post requirement of 12
months, for Special Short-Term contract holders, the minimum time in post is 6 months at the time,
of the closing of the VN.
- There is no time-in-post requirement for staff members in the General Service (GS) category.

In addition, all applicants should meet eligibility requirements for languages, education and work
experience requirements stipulated in the SVN.

Context:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN Migration Agency is a dynamic and
growing inter-governmental organization, with 174 member states. IOM is committed to the
principle that “humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society”. Established in 1951,
IOM works with partners, government, and civil society to promote international cooperation to
address operational challenges of migration and mobility, assist in the search for practical solutions
to migration problems, and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including
refugees and internally displaced people. IOM addresses the migratory phenomenon from an integral
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and holistic perspective, including links to development, to maximize its benefits and minimize its
negative effects. IOM has been operational in Mozambique since 2005 and has offices in Maputo,
Beira, Pemba and Nampula. IOM Mozambique is launching the Rapid Response Fund (RRF) which
will provide small grants to local partners for humanitarian response across the country.

Under the overall supervision of the Grants Programme Manager and the direct supervision of the
National Project Officer (Grants and Capacity Building), the successful candidate will support the
implementation of the RRF in Mozambique with a specific focus on the sector of Health. They will
support the implementation of programming, partnerships, and emergency response in key conflict
and disaster affected areas of the country, with a focus on providing administrative and
programmatic support.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Provide support to the National Project Officer in the overall coordination and
implementation of Health activities across Mozambique, specifically supporting the kick-off
and monitoring of projects relating to Health and other emergency interventions funded
through the RRF.
2. Support the National Project officer to liaise with teams across units, including technical focal
points, for the planning and coordination of Health activities.
3. Support with administration for preparing partner agreements, reporting, fund
disbursements, working closely with finance and resource management counterparts.
4. Support the National Project Officer to communicate and coordinate with local implementing
partners serving the role of a focal point person, including through the proposal development
process, project kick-off, briefings, meetings, training and technical support, share relevant
guidance documents (i.e. SPHERE and health cluster guidance documents), tools and
standards to support a principled and coordinated response based on knowledge of the local
context, working closely with other team members to support grant implementation
throughout the project cycle.
5. Support in coordination with other actors supporting Health programming to verify
adherence to common standards, harmonisation as well as build awareness of gaps and
needs to guide partners.
6. Prepare reports and briefs relating to project activities, including supporting with
compilation of achievements and progress to-date.
7. Support in contracting of external consultants and vendors by coordinating with relevant
internal units and identifying potential third parties/experts for relevant technical support.
8. Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial
aspects of the project in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor’s
requirements.

9. Undertake duty travel to support implementing partners in the field throughout project
implementation, supporting them through monitoring, assessments, liaison with
counterparts, etc.

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

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 Required Qualifications and Experience
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human behavioural sciences, development studies, political science,

engineering or related field with three (3) years of relevant professional experience; or

• High School diploma with five (5) years of relevant professional experience.

Skills

• Experience in the field of Health interventions

• Experience in supporting administrative tasks and project implementation for a
humanitarian organization
• Experience working with conflict and disaster-affected communities including refugees,
internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
• Experience working closely in an administrative function, liaising with finance, admin
and procurement departments to support project implementation

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and Portuguese is required (oral and written).

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

Values
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural
differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected, and fairly
treated.

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.

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 • Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes
responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication.
Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.

Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding
confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
verification of Education certificate and security clearances.
How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications in ENGLISH, with:

a) Cover letter, clearly specify suitability and availability date.
b) Detailed curriculum vitae, including historical salary, skype user ID, phone number and
minimum three referees (preferably former direct supervisors).

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment
system, through the link below:

View the internal job posting

View the external job posting

Only applicant who meets the above qualifications will be considered.

No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview,
processing, training, or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank
accounts.

Posting period:
From 21.01.2025 to 03.02.2025

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