OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

 

Vacancy Notice ASO/007/2004

Duty Station:               Rome

Position title:               Project Assistant

Type of Appointment: Special all-inclusive contract, part-time, six months duration,                                                                          renewable if funds available

 

 

General Functions:       Under the general supervision of the Director, Regional Office for the Mediterranean and Chief of Mission in Italy and the direct supervision of the Head of the Psychosocial and Cultural

Integration Unit (PCI) , the incumbent will be responsible for specific activities related to the development and coordination of the Psychosocial and Trauma Response (PTR) Serbia Project. In particular he/she will:

 

  1. Assist the Senior Advisor to the Head of the Psychosocial and Cultural Integration Unit in research activities for the PTR Serbia Project.

 

  1. Systematically search for, analyze, organize and archive information and literature derived from medical, social science (psychology, sociology, anthropology, pedagogy), media and government sources, dealing with psychosocial and cultural integration issues.

 

  1. Assist on proposals for possible interventions in PTR Serbia.

 

  1. Liaise with other members of the Psychosocial and Cultural Integration Unit.

 

  1. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

 

 

Desirable qualifications:

 

Education, experience and personal qualities

 

 

 

 

University Degree in Psychology or Sociology or relevant field and/or equivalent practical experience. Working experience in psychosocial projects. Good computer, written and verbal skills. Good organizational  and communication skills. Initiative, flexibility, efficiency and respect for diversity. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds. Good knowledge of IOM an asset.

 

 

Languages:                     Thorough  knowledge of English and Italian.

 

Method of Application:    Candidates holding an IOM contract should submit the internal application form to the Rome Administrative Support Office quoting the above vacancy notice number.

                                         External candidates shall submit the IOM Personal History Form quoting the above vacancy notice number.

 

 

Closing Date: 29 October 2004

 

** The tenure of contract of staff members holding a regular contract will remain unchanged