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Tarptautinės Migracijos Organizacijos Vilniaus biuras

Programme Coordinator - Crisis Response

1488-1950 €/mon. Net
Vilnius - Tarptautinės Migracijos Organizacijos Vilniaus biuras

Job description

Under the overall supervision of the Head of IOM Vilnius Office the incumbent will be responsible for coordination and implementation of all activities related to crisis response in Lithuania.

S/he will be responsible and accountable for the development of the work plans, supervision of staff and coordination of all activities in accordance to IOM standards. In close cooperation with the Head of Office the incumbent will support IOM Vilnius efforts in expanding response to crisis coordination activities in order to make IOM Vilnius as one the main institutions of information and service provision for people in crisis and emergency situations.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates and monitors all daily activities of the Unit, including information gathering, analysis, producing info-materials, provision of consultations and other services to migrants, organization of events, seminars, trainings, and coordinating PR activities; supervises and supports the staff of the Unit, ensures training, when relevant.
2. Coordinates with the relevant units at the IOM Regional Office in Brussels and IOM Headquarters in Geneva on project implementation, reporting and other relevant issues;
3. Establishes and maintains good working relationships with government officials, NGO’s and other relevant stakeholders with an aim to create a network of specialists working in the area relevant to migration, especially in emergencies;
4. Establishes and maintains cooperation with municipalities in order to expand emergency response activities to the regions;
5. Establishes and maintains working relations with media representatives. Drafts statements, press releases and articles on relevant activities, using also innovative communication channels, in particular social media;
6. Initiates and organises meetings, workshops, seminars, trainings, expert roundtables, collects feedback and reports to projects’ partners.
7. Plans and keeps track on project expenditures; drafts periodic and annual project reports on activities ensuring effective management of the projects;
8. Reports on the developments in the field of migration and other issues related to emergency activities; provides proposals for actions, new activities;
9. Provides technical inputs and administrative assistance for new project proposals and other project development and fundraising activities;
10. Attends official meetings, appointments and duty travel;
11. Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Education

  • School diploma with seven years of relevant experience; or,
  • Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

  • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
  • Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups;
  • Experience in project development and management;
  • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills
  • Knowledge of main migration issues in Lithuania and current situation in the EU;
  • Good spoken communication skills - ability to interact with various individuals as well as organizations;
  • Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.


Languages

Excellent working knowledge of Lithuanian, English and Russian. Knowledge of any other language is an asset.

Company offers

Work life balance

Remote work possibility 30 working days (6 weeks) annual leave

Health

Extra days off for healthcare paid 100% Private health insurance covering all your expenses at public and private healthcare institutions

Office

Pet friendly environment

Other

Frequent training

Salary

1488-1950 €/mon. net
General Service Staff, Grade G-7 (IOM income is tax exempted)
Tarptautinės Migracijos Organizacijos Vilniaus biuras

Tarptautinės Migracijos Organizacijos Vilniaus biuras

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.
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