SVN 23308 Project Associate (Public Health) - G5

PHU works in close coordination with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) Lebanon, health sector partners, UN agencies, NGOs, health facilities, implementing partners, and other relevant stakeholders to support continuity of essential health services, strengthen preparedness and response capacities, and enhance access to healthcare services for vulnerable and affected populations across Lebanon.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes (HoP) in Lebanon and direct supervision of the National Project Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for carrying out a range of technical and administrative tasks supporting the implementation and monitoring of projects under the PHU ensuring timely and effective delivery consistent with IOM rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of public health project activities.
2. Retrieve, compile, summarise, analyse, and present information and data on public health projects and related areas.
3. Monitor budget by verifying availability of funds, obtaining necessary approval and updating budget-related information.
4. Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, liaising with diverse organisational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions.
5. Draft status reports, identify operational challenges and implementation gaps, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.
6. Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.
7. Respond to complex information requests and inquiries, establish and maintain project files and records, and support the organization of meetings, workshops, training sessions and community engagement activities.
8. Participate in meetings, field visits and other coordination activities with local authorities, partners, healthcare providers, communities, United Nations agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other relevant stakeholders.
9. Assist in monitoring the work of Implementing Partners (IP) and other service providers and report delays, gaps or non-compliances to the supervisor.
10. Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.
11. Perform such other relevant duties as maybe assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

-High school diploma with a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in public health, communicable disease programmes, humanitarian programming or other related fields; or

-Bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, health sciences or another related field from an accredited academic institution, with a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in public health, including communicable disease or humanitarian programmes.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in implementing, monitoring and reporting on public health or humanitarian programmes.
• Experience supporting public health programmes, including healthcare access, communicable disease programming and community engagement.
• Experience collecting, verifying, compiling and presenting programme data and supporting the preparation of reports and other technical documentation.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations;

• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups; and,
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-government or government institutions/organisation in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

• Good knowledge of public health project implementation, monitoring and reporting.
• Knowledge of healthcare access, communicable disease programming and community-engagement approaches.
• Ability to collect, verify, analyse, compile and present programme information and data.
• Ability to identify operational issues and propose appropriate follow-up actions.
• Good organizational, administrative, time-management and prioritization skills.
• Good communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and engage appropriately with vulnerable populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

 Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

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

Working knowledge of French is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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.

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.

 

Notes

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Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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