Under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission and direct supervision of Emergency Health Officer, and in close coordination with related partners, the Programme Assistant  will be responsible for supporting provision of medical and  Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services.

RESPONESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support the Programme Coordinator and Project Managers (PM) / Unit Heads in planning, implementation, and monitoring of operational project activities in IOM’s work with respective implementing partners, in accordance with the projects proposals and other relevant documents.
• In close coordination with the Programme Managers and M&E officer, prepare and edit donor reports to support compliance with donor regulations and obligations, as well as the report finalization process with Headquarters and the Regional Office.
• Support PMs in overseeing all information management tools required to track service delivery and identify gaps including reports, mapping, spreadsheets, and others as required.
• Support in developing and maintaining close collaboration and dialogue with relevant stakeholders, such as Government entities, United Nations agencies, International Non-Governmental organizations, etc. to enhance project’s effectiveness and avoid duplication.
• Support PMs in monitoring budget in coordination Resources Management Unit to ensure accurate and timely implementation of all projects.
• In coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation team, organize the collection, processing, analysis, documentation of project data for reporting purposes and ensure a systematic approach in data management.
• Ensure that cross-cutting issues such as gender, children, environment and other vulnerable groups are considered during programme development and implementation.
• Provide and coordinate inputs for information requests from Headquarters, the Regional Office, other IOM missions and external partners, such as donors, government, partner agencies, and implementing partners, in close coordination with Programme Coordinator.
• Coordinate with the Media and Communications Officer to produce visibility materials for publicity to appeal to donors for resource mobilization by recommending and producing content.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

 EDUCATION:

• Bachelors, or Equivalent or Higher degree in Psychology/Counselling/Social Science/Public Relation/Economics/Development Studies/ International Relations or other relevant disciplines from an accredited academic institution with 3 years of relevant experience.
• High School Degree/Certificate in above mentioned disciplines from an accredited academic institution with 5 years of relevant experience.

EXPERIENCE

• A background in MHPSS, community driven development, resilience and/or working with displacement affected communities.
• Proven experience in: the logical framework approach, Result Based Management and other strategic planning approaches; M&E methods and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory); implementation of M&E systems and plans; training in M&E development and implementation; information analysis and report writing;
• Proven experience in data management, analysis and reporting in a humanitarian or development context;
• Expert knowledge of MS office and advanced statistical skills including knowledge of database management, statistical and project management software is a strong advantage;
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and to write clearly and accurately;
• Knowledge and understanding of the migration issues, return and reintegration in the region is an advantage.

LANGUAGES:

REQUIRED:

• Fluency in English, Pashto, Dari, Urdu is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE:

• Working knowledge of any other local language/s.