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1 SVNMM072 Open to Internal and External Candidates Position Title : wnship Community Project Assistant Duty Station : Hpa-An wnship, Kayin State Classification : Field Service Staff, FS-4 Type of Appointment : Special Short Term Contract with possibility of extension Vacancy Number : VA/17/099 Closing Date : 05 December 2017 Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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. IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates. Context: 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, IOM supports governments to effectively manage the various challenges related to migration, and also provides assistance to migrants. In the health sector, this involves acting as a technical agency to address national priorities and as an implementing agency which partners with government, communities, and other agencies to strengthen health systems to meet the needs of hard to reach mobile populations, migrants, and their local host communities. Within the context of promoting safer migration, IOM s Eastern Myanmar Health Programme comprises several projects that extend the reach of government health systems to locations which host internal migrants and are also transit, 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. Core Functions / Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Medical Officer (TB/HIV) and overall supervision of Head of Sub Office, the incumbent will be responsible to work mobility affected communities to identify their specific health vulnerabilities, in particular in relations to TB/HIV and help them Page 1 / 5

2 to increase their awareness and resilience by developing specific prevention activities and support to infected and affected patients and their families. a) Supporting communities of assigned township to develop health promotion activities and accessible to service using social mobilization approach Facilitate community mobilization through regular interaction with local counterparts and outreach health workers (OHW) and peer educators. Performing community based HIV testing service HTS (HIV screening) according to the National Guidelines on HTS in line with National AIDS program Provide necessary assistance to OHW and PE in their activities. Facilitate ad hoc capacity building activities and identify initial and refresher training needs for OHW and other community volunteer, as well as specific groups in the community such as self-help group, according to needs. organize monthly reflection meetings with OHW to share experiences and challenges on activities in the township. Ensure the preparing monthly work plan in planning for special performance such as social mobilization activities. Record and report as requested on programme process and on any findings relevant to the project. b) Assisting the recruitment and training of Outreach Health Workers (OHW) and in his/her project area. Facilitate the recruitment process of OHW/PE in his/her project area. Transfer basic knowledge and updated information on TB/HIV diseases to OHW and PE. c) Supervising the OHW/PE in the area of Prevention, diagnosis and treatment Liaise with OHW to ensure communities have continued access to prevention, diagnosis, treatment services for TB/HIV including hospital referrals of severely ill patients in assigned geographic locations. 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 Supervise and support OHW/PE in developing a network of sputum collection points, HIV testing points, accessible by HIV/TB screening and treatment services by migrant mobile population in his/her project area. Ensure all beneficence received care and support related with HIV and TB from township/station hospitals, follow up, monthly drug withdrawal and monitor DOTS completion and Home base care through OHW/ PE. Assist migrants and their family members to ensure receiving TB/HIV relative services without interruption when they move away from his/her project area to reduce the defaulter and treatment failure rate. Ensure access to the HTS services of all presumptive TB clients in assigned geographic locations. Facilitate a referral service of HIV positive TB patient to NAP or other partners for further management especially OI and ART. d) Supervising care and support services provided by OHW and PE. Ensure the receiving support (transportation and/ or meal allowances) for hospital referrals of TB diagnosis, HIV diagnosis and treatment of all HIV/TB cases and severe ill patient hospitalization in the IOM/MOHS health facilities. Page 2 / 5

3 Ensure access to follow up management of DOTS supervision and home base care through OHW. e) Data collection and Reporting Collect relevant information not only related to three diseases but linked to general security, including natural disaster, and report to Head of Sub office. Supervise and check the OHW s monthly activity reports (quantitative and qualitative) and submit the monthly activities report to data base team. Supervise and check the OHW s monthly financial claim/ report which will be initially endorsed by finance Assistant. f) Monitoring and evaluation Ensure the effective monitoring and evaluation of the programme in assigned geographic locations. Monitor the achievements of OHWs through monthly reflection meetings and regular monitoring visits to their assigned villages. Evaluate the performance of OHW through IOM evaluation form adjusted for OHW biannually. Prepare and conduct regular field monitoring and provide necessary feedback and support to OHWs. g) Public/private relations and communication Assist the HSO/ MO (TB/HIV) in organizing advocacy meetings with key persons in the wnships /Villages. Develop and maintain good professional relationships with all health actors through regular informal / formal meetings in the township level. Establish and maintain regular formal and informal contacts with all health actors, local administrative, religious and educational authorities as well as other implementing partners (INGO and NGO) in the township level, to explain the program and receive feedback. Uphold, explain, and defend the IOM principles, position and strategy in the population local authorities and other partners in the township Serve as IOM s focal point in the designated wnship in liaison with the local authorities and township health services. h) Other duties as may be assigned. Required Qualifications and Experience Education Myanmar national with University Degree in community development, health, or related field. Experience Three years professional working experience, health and development sector preferable. Experience of community-based work, using participatory methodologies would be a definite advantage. Personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility. Ability to analyze information, evaluates options, think and plan strategically. Ability to lead group works and discussions, motivate and develop others in a participatory manner. Page 3 / 5

4 Capacity to work independently; sensitivity to participatory approach, gender issues. Personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, including ability to talk in public, good writing, communication and negotiation skills, ability to liaise with government authorities, NGO and other institutions in township level. Computer literate (MS office). Languages Fluent in Myanmar and fair in English writing and speaking Able to speak local languages would be considered as an advantage. Local residents are encouraged to apply Required Competencies Behavioural Accountability accepts and gives constructive criticism, follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies, meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs, monitors own work to correct errors and takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings. Client Orientation - identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiaries. Continuous Learning - contributes to colleagues' learning, demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills, demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas and keeps abreast of developments in own professional area. Communication - actively shares relevant information, clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures, writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience, listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience. Creativity and Initiative - actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services, expands responsibilities while maintaining existing ones, persuades others to consider new ideas, proactively develops new ways to resolve problems. Leadership and Negotiation - convinces others to share resources, actively identifies opportunities for and promotes organizational change, presents goals as shared interests, articulates vision to motivate colleagues and follows through with commitments. Performance Management, provides constructive feedback to colleagues, identifies ways for their staff to develop their abilities and careers, provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations, uses staff evaluations appropriately in recruitment and other relevant HR procedures and holds directly reporting managers accountable for providing fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations. Planning and Organizing - sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others, identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others, organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers, identifies risks and makes contingency plans, adjusts priorities and plans to achieve goals, allocates appropriate times and resources for own work and that of team members. Page 4 / 5

5 Professionalism - effectively applies knowledge of relevant financial discipline, develops / follows internal control procedures to prevent fraud and mismanagement, ensures application of institutional financial policies and guidelines, advocates incorporation of financial considerations into processes and procedures, 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, delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate, actively supports and implements final group decisions and takes joint responsibility for team's work. Technological Awareness - learns about developments in available technology, proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions, understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to appropriate work. How to apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter together with complete duly filled and signed Personal History Form (PHF) (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 No.50-B, Thiri Mingalar, 2nd street, Ward 8, Kamayut wnship, Yangon, Myanmar Tel: , , , hryangon@iom.int (OR) International Organization for Migration (Hpa-An Sub office) Attention: Admin /Finance Assistant No.1217/1218, Ywar Thit Queen Quarter, Hpa-An wnship, Kayin State, Myanmar Phone: Posting period: 21 November December 2017 Page 5 / 5

6 If you are applying for a specific Vacancy Notice, please quote relevant position title and vacancy number: Applications must be filed in English language. Applications in other languages may be rejected. Make sure you complete all four pages of the personal history form. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION No.50-B, Thiri Mingalar 2nd street, Ward 8, Kamayut wnship, Yangon MYANMAR PERSONAL HISTORY ATTACH PHOTOGRAPH HERE 1. A) Surname First Name Middle Name Maiden Name, if any B) List any other names used 2. A) Permanent Address B) Telephone No. 3. A) Present Residence (Specify City, Province or State, Country) B) Since (date) Until (anticipated date) C) Telephone No. D) address (1) E) address (2), if applicable 4. A) Place of Birth B) Date of Birth C) Citizenship at Birth D) Present Citizenship E) Passport or Identity Card No. Date of Issue/Date of Expiry Place of Issue (in full) 5. Sex (Check) 6. Marital Status (Check) Male Female Single Married Widow(er) Divorced Separated 7. Have you any depedents? Yes No If answer is "Yes" give following information: Name Age Relationship Name Age Relationship 8. LANGUAGES (List mother tongue first) Language READ WRITE SPEAK Excellent Good Poor Excellent Good Poor Excellent Good Poor Page 1 of 4

7 9. EDUCATION: Give full details, using the following space in so far as it is appropriate of schools or other formal training or education from age 14 (e.g. high school, technical school, apprenticeship, university or its equivalent): Name and Place Type Years attended Certificates, diplomas, degrees or academic distinctions obtained 10. A) Indicate speed in words per minute (if applicable) Shorthand Typing English French Spanish Other Languages B) List any special skills you possess and machines and equipment you can use 11. List all organizations with which you are or have been affiliated. This list is to include all affiliations, whether social, professional, fraternal, etc. 12. List activities in civic, public or international affairs and name any significant publications you have written. 13. For what kind of work do you wish to be considered? 14. A) Are you willing to accept a post requiring travel? B) Would you accept short term employment? C) Would you accept an emergency field assignment at short notice? 15. In the event of your being selected, how much notice would you need before appointment? 16. Have you any objections to our making inquiries of your present employer? Yes No Page 2 of 4

8 17. EMPLOYMENT RECORD : Starting with your present, list in reverse order each activity in which you have been engaged, accounting fully for your time. List military service and any period of unemployment of more than six months' duration. Use a separate block for each period and additional sheets if necessary. Present or most recent Annual emoluments: Salary Allowances tal tal annual emoluments: tal annual emoluments: Page 3(a) of 4

9 17. EMPLOYMENT RECORD : Starting with your present, list in reverse order each activity in which you have been engaged, accounting fully for your time. List military service and any period of unemployment of more than six months' duration. Use Present or most recent Annual emoluments: Salary Allowances tal tal annual emoluments: tal annual emoluments: Page 3(b) of 4

10 17. EMPLOYMENT RECORD : Starting with your present, list in reverse order each activity in which you have been engaged, accounting fully for your time. List military service and any period of unemployment of more than six months' duration. Use Present or most recent Annual emoluments: Salary Allowances tal tal annual emoluments: tal annual emoluments: Page 3(c) of 4

11 18. References: List three of your current/previous supervisors. Name in full Complete Address ( , Telephone) Business or Occupation 19. (a) Have you ever been arrested, indicted or summoned into court as a defendant in a criminal proceeding, or convicted, fined or imprisoned or placed on probation in connection with such a proceeding, or have you ever been arrested or required to deposit bail or collateral for the violation of any law or regulation, civil or military (excluding traffic violations)? Answer ''Yes'' or ''No'' (b) If your answer is ''Yes'' under item 19 (a) above, attach separate sheet giving details of all arrests and fines other than minor traffic violations. Specify charge, date, place where arrested, and disposition. 20. State any other relevant facts. Include information regarding any residence or prolonged travel abroad, give dates, areas, purpose, etc. State any significant experience not included in Section 17 which you believe will serve in the evaluation of your record. 21. State any disabilities which might limit the performance of your work. (Appointment is subject to compliance with medical requirements.) Having answered every question above, I, the undersigned, declare that the information contained in this form is, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and accurate, knowing that, if employed, any false declaration or concealment of material facts may result in disciplinary action including dismissal. Place and Date Signature PLEASE NOTE Applications will not, as a general rule, be valid or retained by the Organization for more than one year from date of receipt. While you may rest assured that your candidature will be carefully examined, receipt of this form will not be acknowledged, and any further correspondence will be initiated by the Organization. Page 4 of 4