The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an independent,

intergovernmental organization based in Geneva, Switzerland.  IOM has a

global network of 158 offices in 85 countries that provide services to

both governments and migrants in managing migration worldwide.

 

The IOM Mission in the United Kingdom (IOM London) is inviting

applications from motivated and enthusiastic individuals to fill the

position of Programme Assistant. The individual we seek should possess

the following qualifications:

 

Essential Skills

 

* A good degree in a relevant social science discipline and/or a

relevant post-graduate qualification

 

* Grounding in quantitative research methods including

questionnaire design and data processing in Statistical Package for the

Social Sciences (SPSS).    

 

* The ability to write clearly 

 

* The ability to establish networks with relevant governmental,

non-governmental organisations, community groups as well as other

international organizations.

 

Desirable skills

 

Knowledge about migration issues 

 

The monthly gross salary for the position is  £1,915.  Interested

applicants are invited to send their curriculum vitae by e-mail together

with a cover letter to [log in to unmask]  by 31st March

2004. [List mod.'s note: See terms of reference below.]

 

Only applications from shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged

 

Maria Nelia Collantes-Adams

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TERMS OF REFERENCE



Duty Station:  London

Date of Job Description:  19 March 2004

Position Title:  Programme Assistant

Classification:  Employee, G4

Nature of appointment:  6 months fixed term

Monthly Gross Salary:  1,915.00 GBP (UN local salary scale)

Organizational Unit:  IOM London 

	

General Functions: 



Under the direct supervision and close coordination with the Programme Manager 

and the overall direction of the Chief of Mission, the Programme Assistant 

will provide direct support in the implementation of the Survey on Zimbabwean 

nationals in the United Kingdom and South Africa.



Duties will include:



- Assist the Programme Manager with the overall operation of the programme and 

report regularly to the Programme Manager



- Identify and develop a database with the list of potential multipliers with 

contacts and information about each organisation and inform Programme Manager 

of any new developments.



- Carry out a literature review on Zimbabwean migration, diaspora and 

transnational activties



- Disseminate information about the programme using the network of multipliers 

through outreach activities, mailings, compiling information packs and 

presentations



- Assist the Programme Manager in liaising with relevant governmental, non-

governmental organisations, Zimbabwean community groups as well as other 

international organizations on programme issues, as necessary



- Assist the Programme Manager in liaising with the Researchers working with 

IOM in the United Kingdom and South Africa 



- Assist the Programme Manager and the Researchers with the design of the 

questionnaire to be used to assess demographic data, needs, qualifications, 

professional backgrounds and aspirations of Zimbabwean nationals in the United 

Kingdom and South Africa



- Distribute the questionnaire to the multipliers in the United Kingdom in 

order to reach the Zimbabwean diaspora across the country



- Organise and  conduct the data collection process



- Assisting with the development and management of a database to include 

detailed information on those members of the diaspora willing to participate 

in the development efforts of Zimbabwe



- Assist the Programme Manager in liaising regularly with MRF Pretoria and 

provide colleagues with administrative assistance 



- Assist the Programme Manager in drafting reports and notes for files on 

activities being conducted under the programme



- Support and assist the Programme Manager in ensuring the correct financial 

and statistical data is collected and compiled for reporting



- Attend official meetings, appointments and travel in consultation with the 

Programme Manager



- Assist the Programme Manager in the preparation of meetings and 

presentations as necessary



- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Programme Manager/CoM





Essential skills



- A good degree in a relevant social science discipline and/or a relevant post-

graduate qualification



- Grounding in quantitative research methods including questionnaire design 

and data processing in SPSS.    



- The ability to write clearly 



- The ability to establish networks with relevant governmental, non-

governmental organisations, Zimbabwean community groups as well as other 

international organizations.





Desirable skills



Knowledge about migration issues 



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