Position Title: Project Consultant

Duty Station: Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK)

Duration of Assignment: Three months

Estimated Start Date: 18 February 2019

Closing Date: 17 May 2019

 

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.

[Context]

Since the opening in 1999, IOM Korea has been playing a key role in liaising among
governmental and non-governmental actors in the field of humanitarian assistance in the
Republic of Korea, and promoting the principle of humane and orderly migration that
benefits both migrants and society by offering quality trainings and research products.
Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and overall guidance of the Head of
Office (HoO), the incumbent will be responsible for assisting the implementation of the
Capacity-building Project for Humanitarian Actors in the Republic of Korea (ROK) and other
related activities of the office.

[Core Functions / Responsibilities]

1. Provide substantive support in the preparation, organization and servicing of capacity
development trainings, workshops and other events of IOM Seoul office, particularly
in the area of logistics planning and coordination.

2. Coordinate communication with project partners and other key stakeholders such as
NGOs, government entities and humanitarian actors in ROK, and ensure their
engagement and active participation in trainings and other capacity-building events
organized by the IOM Seoul office. Manage invitations and RSVP for training
attendants.

3. Support in internal communication and coordination with other teams of IOM Seoul
office as well as regional and global HQs for the preparation of trainings and events
under the project. Keep track of communications, identify follow-up actions and
assist in administrative procedures including travel organization and procurement.

4. Attend meetings related to the project and ensure timely sharing of key information
with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

5. Assist in the preparation of training materials including PowerPoint presentations,
handouts, evaluation surveys and other print materials.

6. Compile and analyze evaluation outcomes and draft summary reports. Conduct
quantitative and qualitative research in support for the operationalization of the
project and produce reports in various formats as required.

7. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

[Core Values and Competencies]

a) Professionalism: Knowledge of the Organization’s rules and regulations as they pertain to
the incumbent’s area of responsibility;

b) Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills. Working
effectively and harmoniously with colleagues and counterparts from diverse cultures and
professional backgrounds;

c) Communication: Ability to speak and write clearly and
effectively;

d) Planning and Organizing: Using time efficiently. Ability to prioritize
assignments, allocate appropriate time for completing work and meet deadlines. Ability to
work under pressure and handle a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner.
Self-driven, inventive, innovative, collegial, committed, efficient, accurate and prompt;

e) Commitment to Continuous Learning: Initiative and willingness to learn new skills;

f) Technological Awareness: Excellent computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of public information products software an asset;

g) Trust: Reputation for dealing honestly and openly with staff. Respected by peers, clients and staff.

[Desirable Qualifications]

a) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited academic institution, preferably in
Business Administration, Communications, Migration Studies, International Studies or other
relevant fields;

b) Minimum 2 years of professional experience after graduation in event
management, conference organization, communications or other relevant areas;

c) Proven ability to multitask as well as strong organization and communication skills are required;

d)Experience in working or studying in an international environment is preferred;

e)Knowledge of the Korean humanitarian sector is an asset.

[Personal Development]

The incumbent will be given substantial opportunities to be engaged and build up hands-on
experience in a wide range of work areas of IOM Seoul Office in line with global priorities
and operations of IOM. In particular, the incumbent will be able to deepen knowledge in
topics related to international humanitarian standards, capacity-building and knowledge sharing,
humanitarian project management, national policies and key stakeholders in the
Korean humanitarian sector.

[Languages]

Full professional proficiency in both Korean and English is required.

[How to apply]

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and an updated CV (no more than four
pages) in English to iomseoul@iom.or.kr by Sunday, 27 January 2019.

*Please indicate “IOM Project Consultant Application 2019_Your Name” in the subject line.
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.