Field Assistant - CTG for IOM

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Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Officer in Charge (OiC) and in accordance with instructions received from the Chief of Mission, the Field Assistant will support the mission in the implementation of emergency activities, within the framework of IOM's role in inter-agency response coordination mechanisms. He/she will support the OiC in the implementation of emergency activities. The Field Assistant will be tasked with collecting information regarding humanitarian situations and will liaise with other humanitarian actors to ensure participation in and coordination with wider humanitarian initiatives in place.

The Field Assistant will form strong links with relevant parties to meet IOMs objectives with respect to overall policy coordination and delivery of humanitarian and emergency assistance. The position requires frequent travels to the Afghan countryside.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:
1. In collaboration with UN Specialized Agencies, national and provincial government
authorities as well as international and national NGOs, facilitate effective delivery of international humanitarian/emergency assistance for emergency/disaster situations; prepare situation reports, apprising of situation to date and specifying requirements of stricken areas.
2. Oversee and monitor distribution of humanitarian assistance and provide written reports with details of distribution process and any associated issues.
3. In coordination with supervisor (OiC), participate and/or assist in organizing meetings, work groups and consultations regarding the planning and implementation of humanitarian assistance.
4. In coordination with supervisor, oversee and monitor distribution of humanitarian assistance and provide written reports with details of distribution process and any associated issues.
5. In coordination with supervisor (OiC), assist national and provincial government authorities in handling emergency situations; ensure appropriate mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information both in and outside the IOM system
6. In coordination with supervisor (OiC), monitor, analyze and report on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management activities or emergency situations; develop and maintain a “watch list” of areas with potential for humanitarian crisis and report this information accordingly.
7. Any other related task that may be assigned by the supervisor in the province office.
8. Liaise with other IOM sub offices, including Kabul, in addition to other departments in IOM such as Finance, Logistics, Security, etc. as required.

Job Requirements

High School (Essential)

Bachelor’s degree (Essential)

Submission Guideline

. interested Afghan National Candidates should submit their applications via e-mail, indicating on the SUBJECT line the title and vacancy number of the position applied for, to career.ctg@gmail.com or zainullah.hap.iom@gmail.com
Please note that applications received after the closing date (4th March 2012) will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for an interview.

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