Position title: Project Assistant (Component 2)
Position grade: G5/1
Duty station: Accra and Sunyani
Reporting directly to: Project Manager
Overall supervision by: Chief of Mission

Organisational Context & Scope:
With funding from the European Union, IOM Ghana is implementing a project titled "Ghana Integrated Migration Management Approach (GIMMA)". The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the Government of Ghana's efforts to manage migration effectively through the establishment of an integrated migration management approach.

The project specifically aims at enhancing the institutional capacities of Ghana Immigration Service (CIS) to implement effective migration management measures, increase the awareness of (potential) migrants on safe and legal migration and provide alternative livelihood options, as well as strengthen the migration data management system within Ghana

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission of IOM Accra and the direct supervision of the GIMMA Project Manager and in coordination with the National Project Officer, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following responsibilities:

•   Support the overall implementation of project component 2: sensitisation to safe and legal migration and alternative livelihood options.
•   Assist in rehabilitating the Migration Information Bureau (MIB) in Accra and the Migration Consultation Centre (MCC) in Sunyani through developing various tools and information materials, making logistical arrangements, including procurement, printing and distribution, arranging trainings, and establishing referral networks.
•   Work closely with the media and participate in radio programmes and media briefings to publicize the MIB and MCC and conduct information outreach campaigns.
•   Support the work of short-term experts and consultants to conduct assessment activities, organise trainings and provide equipment at MIB and MCC.
•   Support the development and implementation of the Information Campaign Strategy and .Operational Guidelines for MIB and MCC.
•   Support the reintegration of returned Ghanaian migrants in the Brong Ahafo Region through developing business plan, providing in kind support and setting up business in coordination with migrants, communities and stakeholders.
•   Maintain strong liaison with project focal points, stakeholders, partners, CSOs, community members and relevant embassies both in Accra and the Brong Ahafo Region.
•   Organise stakeholder forum meetings regularly and promote collaborations with stakeholders and partners.
•   Represent IOM at events, meetings and coordination forums, in coordination with the Project Manager.
•   Conduct monitoring visits to ensure that project activities are carried out timely and appropriately.
•   Assist in building linkages and synergies with other project components and programme areas and identifying future project needs.
•   Provide inputs, including data and statistics to the preparation of reports and prepare project related correspondence, project visibility materials and other documents as may be required.
•   Coordinate with Resource Management Department to ensure that administrative, financial, procurement and logistics arrangements for project activities are carried  out appropriately, timely and efficiently.
•   Support activities of other components as necessary.
•   Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor's degree with five years of professional experience. Secondary school certificate, higher national diploma, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
•   Work experience with an international organisation, UN agency or NGO would be desirable
•   Willingness to travel to rural and remote areas of Ghana
•   Excellent drafting skills, experience in writing briefings, articles and press releases, and information materials
•   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•   Experience organising trainings and meetings at community level
•   Excellent computer skills in using Microsoft Office software and other commonly used softwares
•   The successful candidate will be required to live and work both in Accra and Sunyani and its environs.

Technical:

•   Knowledge of the political and socio-economic context of Ghana with strong understanding of migration
•   Familiarity with the Brong Ahafo Region
•   Proven track record of successful coordination with Ghanaian government Abilities to work independently and with minimum supervision

Languages:
English :    Fluent

Advantageous
Working knowledge of local languages especially those spoken in the Brong Ahafo Region

Location: Accra and Sunyani

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates with required qualifications and skills should directly send their CV and Cover Letter in English:-

toaccravacancies@iom.int

Closing Date: 20 November, 2014

Please mention "Project Assistant Component 2" on the subject line. Your CV should be less than 3 pages
Your Cover letter should clearly state the reason why you are interested in applying to the position and how your qualifications