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Vacancy Announcement (SVNMM019) Vacancy Announcement (SVNMM019) The International Organization for Migration (IOM) office in Yangon, a Geneva‐based international organization with over 150 offices world‐wide, is seeking qualified professionals to join the IOM offices in Yangon, Mawlamyine, Kalay, Hpa‐An and Myawaddy Townships, Myanmar. No. of VA No. Position Title Duty Station position National Information Management VA/16/033 1 Yangon, Myanmar Officer Geographic Information System (GIS) VA/16/034 1 Yangon, Myanmar Assistant VA/16/035 TB Counsellor 1 Mawlamyine Township, Mon State VA/16/036 Procurement and Logistics Assistant 1 Kalay Township, Sagaing Division VA/16/037 Driver 1 Hpa‐An Township, Kayin State VA/16/003 PE Supervisor 1 Myawaddy Township, Kayin State (Re‐announce) *Remark: Above vacancies are for Special Short‐Term contracts.* Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter and an updated CV with a maximum length of 3 pages including names and contact details of 3 referees (copies of certificates and further documents are not required at this stage) to below address; International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission in Myanmar – Yangon Office 318‐A, Ahlone Road, Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar Tel Land Line : +95‐1‐210 588, +95‐1 230 1960~2 Tel CDMA : 09 7323 6679, 09 7323 6680 Fax : + 95‐1‐210588 (Ext: 5010) Email : [email protected] (OR) International Organization for Migration (Mawlamyine Sub office) Attention: Admin /Finance Assistant No.65, Upper Main Road Mayangone Township, Mawlamyine, Mon State Phone: 09 731 40217, 09 731 40218, 057 22717 IOM Mission in Myanmar – Yangon 318‐A, Ahlone Road, Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar E‐mail: [email protected] • Website: http://www.iom.int Tel: +95‐1‐210588 • Fax extension 5010 (OR) International Organization for Migration (Kalay Sub office) Attention: Admin /Finance Assistant No.8/8, Bogyoke Street, Kalay Township, Sagaing Region Phone: 09‐403‐723‐737 / 09‐333‐50‐212 (OR) International Organization for Migration (Hpa‐An Sub‐office) Attention: Admin/Finance Assistant No. 1217/1218, Ywar Thit Queen Quarter, Hpa‐An Township, Kayin State, Myanmar. Phone: 09 731 40214, 09‐4210‐65333 (OR) International Organization for Migration (Myawaddy Sub Office) Attention: Admin /Finance Assistant Bogyoke Road, Ward (5), Corner of Yar Kyaw (1st) Road (near Htan Hna Pin Taxi Gate) Myawaddy Township Ph: 09 4252 74044, 09 4252 96419 Application deadline: 01 April 2016 (Friday). Note that the cover letter should clearly state the title of the position that is applied for. Only short‐listed candidates will be contacted. IOM Mission in Myanmar – Yangon 318‐A, Ahlone Road, Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar E‐mail: [email protected] • Website: http://www.iom.int Tel: +95‐1‐210588 • Fax extension 5010 TERMS OF REFERENCE I. POSITION INFORMATION Vacancy Announcement SVN (internal and external) Position title Peer Educator Supervisor Position grade BFS‐3 Duty station Myawaddy Township, Kayin State Seniority band: Band V Job family: DIC Mobilization Organizational unit: Migration Health Position number Position rated ¨ Nil Subject to rotation Nil Reporting directly to Social Mobilization Coordinator Overall supervision by Head of Sub‐office Managerial responsibility Directly reporting staff Nil II. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE IOM is committed to the principle that safe and orderly migration is a benefit to migrants and society, and is essential for achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. As a global intergovernmental organization with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, IOM supports governments to effectively manage the various challenges related to migration. In the health sector, this involves acting as a technical agency to address national priorities and as an implementing agency which partners with government, non‐State actors, communities, and other agencies to strengthen health systems and promote health equity for hard‐to‐reach mobile populations, migrants, and their local host communities. Within the context of promoting safer migration, IOM’s Eastern Myanmar health programme is comprised of several projects that extend the reach of government health systems to locations, which host internal migrants and are transit as well, source, and return communities for international migrants. IOM’s programme involves close partnership with government counterparts and builds capacity of partners and migrant hosting communities for health promotion, diagnostics, referral, treatment, and for extension of service delivery to vulnerable groups. The comprehensive package addresses key health challenges faced by migrants, including maternal and child health, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and in some locations primary care. 1 III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub‐office, and direct supervision of Social Mobilization Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for Mobilization, Awareness raising and Health education of target risk group such as Female Sex Worker (FSW), Men who Have Sex with Men (MSM) and their partners in order to prevent HIV/AIDS transmission among risk groups including the identification of the TB‐HIV co‐ infection. In particular, she/he will be responsible for actively participating in prevention activities of HIV/AIDS transmission among target risk groups in Myawaddy township. a) Managing and coordinating Train PEER educators with the support of Social Mobilization Coordinator and DIC medical team. Conduct peer education sessions in the peer groups Lead, facilitate and support PEER educators in conducting peer education and health education sessions on HIV/AIDS, TB, STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease), condom distribution, and other BCC (Behaviour change communication ) sessions in KAP group and in general population. Communicate and advocate the gate keeper the services available at DIC and establish the mutual understanding and trust among them Support Social Mobilization Coordinator and DIC medical team in mobile activities. Support Social Mobilization Coordinator in organizing of any special event in collaboration with other IOM team members. Support the targeted risk groups in providing counselling, care and support, and improving their knowledge, attitude and practice related to HIV/AIDS. b) Data collection and reporting Collect data relating to PEER educator activities, financial data and submit report to Social Mobilization Coordinator on monthly basic. Participate in monthly meeting and assist Social Mobilization Coordinator in planning the activities in the field Undertake the regular monitoring visit to support peer educators in the field c) Other Ensure to follow IOM’s staff rule and regulation. Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors IV. COMPETENCIES The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies Behavioural Accountability Accepts and gives constructive criticism 2 Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs Monitors own work to correct errors Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings Client Orientation Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work Continuous Learning Contributes to colleagues' learning Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills Communication Actively shares relevant information Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience Performance Management Provides constructive feedback to colleagues Professionalism Masters subject matter related to responsibilities Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities Incorporates gender‐related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions Teamwork Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment Contributes to, and follows team objectives Gives credit where credit is due Seeks input and feedback from others Actively supports and implements final group decisions Technical Technological Awareness Effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate level on matters related to substantive migration issues and the work of IOM Effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context Correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global, and political context 3 V. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 1. Myanmar national. 2. Experience and well knowledge about the environment of targeted risk groups (FSW and MSM) and willing to work with this risk group. 3. At least passed in high school level education. 4. Good interpersonal communication skills including ability to talk in public and to establish links with local and target risk group. 5. Ability to work in group works, discussions, motivates others in a participatory manner. 6. Experience in health related projects for INGO, NGO or government and institutions focusing on HIV/AIDS and STI in at least 2‐3 years. VI. LANGUAGES Required Myanmar Fluent Advantageous Able to speak local languages would be considered as an advantage. Local residents are encouraged to apply 4 .
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