National Project Officer (Global Fund)

[Erbil,Iraq ]

Context:

 

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and the direct supervision of the Head of Migration Health Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for implementation and coordination of MER project activities in Erbil and governorates, as part of the agreed MER activities for Iraq. The incumbent is expected to carry out his/her duties in accordance with highest ethical standards and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivity

 

 

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

 

1. Coordinate implementation and monitoring of planned MER activities in his/her area of responsibility.  
2. Coordinate with the officials of ministry of health including the National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) and related other ministries for the smooth implementation of project activities.
3. Provide technical guidance to the implementation of the MER activities according to the operational plan / work plan and activities timeline and in alignment with national program guidelines.
4. Monitor project implementation in conjunction with NTP focal persons; personally, visit intervention sites and provide supportive supervision of project activities to ensure delivery of project outcomes defined in the performance framework and at a community level.
5. Identify problems/challenges in project implementation that hindered activity implementation and identify possible solutions to fast-track delayed activities.
6. Coordinate the creation, collection and sharing of information related to GF MER in appropriate format requested by GF MER project.
7. Prepare and submit a weekly situation report to the Head of Unit and the Head of Sub-Office, on the status of project implementation and on any important developments to support the decision-making process on future activities.
8. Contribute to the development of new projects in consultation with the officials of ministry of health.
9. Prepare quarterly reports in the prescribed format as per the need of MER project.
10. Participate in the preparation of annual and quarterly work plans, including budgets
11. Coordinate the creation, collection and sharing of information related to GF MER in appropriate forums

12. Share information on incoming shipments through with the respective national programmes focal points and ensure the timely approval of any required supporting documents to smoothen the customs clearance formalities.

1. Coordinate with the warehouse focal person at the NTP, ensure availability of adequate space for incoming cargo and monitor the timely distribution of the products to identified distribution centres following an approved distribution plan.
2. Undertake other duties that may be assigned from time to time which are relevant to the position

Context:

 

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and the direct supervision of the Head of Migration Health Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for implementation and coordination of MER project activities in Erbil and governorates, as part of the agreed MER activities for Iraq. The incumbent is expected to carry out his/her duties in accordance with highest ethical standards and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivity

 

 

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

 

1. Coordinate implementation and monitoring of planned MER activities in his/her area of responsibility.  
2. Coordinate with the officials of ministry of health including the National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) and related other ministries for the smooth implementation of project activities.
3. Provide technical guidance to the implementation of the MER activities according to the operational plan / work plan and activities timeline and in alignment with national program guidelines.
4. Monitor project implementation in conjunction with NTP focal persons; personally, visit intervention sites and provide supportive supervision of project activities to ensure delivery of project outcomes defined in the performance framework and at a community level.
5. Identify problems/challenges in project implementation that hindered activity implementation and identify possible solutions to fast-track delayed activities.
6. Coordinate the creation, collection and sharing of information related to GF MER in appropriate format requested by GF MER project.
7. Prepare and submit a weekly situation report to the Head of Unit and the Head of Sub-Office, on the status of project implementation and on any important developments to support the decision-making process on future activities.
8. Contribute to the development of new projects in consultation with the officials of ministry of health.
9. Prepare quarterly reports in the prescribed format as per the need of MER project.
10. Participate in the preparation of annual and quarterly work plans, including budgets
11. Coordinate the creation, collection and sharing of information related to GF MER in appropriate forums

12. Share information on incoming shipments through with the respective national programmes focal points and ensure the timely approval of any required supporting documents to smoothen the customs clearance formalities.

1. Coordinate with the warehouse focal person at the NTP, ensure availability of adequate space for incoming cargo and monitor the timely distribution of the products to identified distribution centres following an approved distribution plan.
2. Undertake other duties that may be assigned from time to time which are relevant to the position

Education

 

 

• Master’s degree in in Medicine, Public Health, Nursing or a related field from an accredited academic institution
• University degree in in Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 2 years of relevant professional experience

 

Experience

 

• professional working experience in related field, preferably within migration health, immigration medical assessments, epidemiology and/or international public health;
• Hands-on technical experience working in disease control programs in the governmental or nongovernmental sector; understanding of the elements of WHO / UNAIDS global strategies for HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria and challenges to their implementation; experience in capacity building /mentoring
• Health Sector experience in difficult areas/situations in Iraq
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity and commitment in carrying out responsibilities; Independent Worker;Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results;
• Previous work in UN or International Organization an advantage 
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Good level of computer literacy.
• Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results
• Ensures application of institutional financial policies and guidelines
• Advocates incorporation of financial considerations into processes and procedures
• Effectively applies knowledge of relevant financial discipline

 

 

Skills

• At least one year of experience using the following tools: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visual Studio (ASP .NET C#), SQL Server. Experience in the development and implementation of population database systems (such as registrations, census or surveys).
• Minimum one year of experience in systems analysis and development, data modelling and SQL programming
• Minimum one year of experience in develop and maintaining data system with ODK.

 

Languages

 

• English, Kurdish and Arabic are required.
• Any other language is an advantage.

 

Required Competencies

 

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

 

Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team’s work.
• Displays a high level of cultural awareness, sensitivity to different ways of working and leverages individual strengths in order to build a better team.
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and ensures that the contribution of others is recognized.
• Helps create a positive team spirit, putting aside personal considerations to help the team achieve its goals.

 

Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

 

• Produces high-quality results and workable solutions that meet clients’ needs.
• Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations.
• Monitors own and others’ work in a systematic and effective way, ensuring required resources and outputs.
• Aligns projects with Organization’s mission and objectives and demonstrates a good understanding of the impact of team’s and own work on external and internal counterparts.

 

Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

• Disseminates and shares knowledge openly and actively contributes to knowledge/network communities for topics relevant to area of expertise.
• Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately.
• Builds networks for the effective communication and exchange of knowledge and ideas and puts others into contact with various sources of knowledge.
• Contributes to an environment that is conducive to innovation and learning.

 

Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

 

• Proactively seeks responsibility in delivering towards the goals of the Organization.
• Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated.
• Stands by the actions of team or department, publicly accepting ownership.
• Takes responsibility of own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

 

Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

 

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
• Seeks to share information with others, with due respect for diversity and the confidentiality of specific sensitive information.
• Listens and seeks to understand without bias, and responds appropriately.
•  Shares information and keeps others up to date; actively seeks others’ views and ideas and respects their contribution.

While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal applicants.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via a link:

 

https://iraq.iom.int/jobs/national-project-officer-global-fund

 

For an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.