Open to External Candidates
Position Title : Consultant
Duty Station : Bangkok, Thailand
Classification : Consultancy (All-inclusive fees of USD 10,000 for 40 working days, June - September 2019)
Type of Appointment : Consultancy Contract
Desired Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 30 May 2019
Reference Code : CFCV027/2019
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.
- ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:
The project “Supporting National Level Migration Health Coordination Mechanisms in Asia”, funded by the IOM Development Fund, supports the Ministry of Public Health in Thailand to establish multi-sectoral migrant health coordination mechanisms at the national level; conduct national and regional situational analyses on migrant health; and facilitate the development of national level action plans to respond to new global level guidance on principles and priorities for addressing migrant health.
Efforts to strengthen migration health coordination at the national level includes establishing multi-sectoral forums that bring together a wide range of key governmental actors, as well as UN agencies, civil society and development partners, in order to enhance coordination and identify strategic avenues for closer cooperation that can be maintained into the future.
Under the overall guidance of the Project Coordinator and the technical supervision of the Regional Migration Health Advisor, the successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of the project.
- RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Core Functions / Responsibilities
- Review and update the existing IOM’s annotated bibliography data and systematic literature review of migrant health research in Thailand and finalize them in close collaboration with the Regional Migration Health Unit.
- Conduct situational analysis on migration health in Thailand based on the results from the above-mentioned annotated bibliography review. The consultant will organize workshops and conduct interviews with key stakeholders working on migration health in Thailand to update the situations and validate the results.
- Support the Project Coordinator in organization and logistical coordination of regional and national workshops and meetings on migrant health held in Bangkok, Thailand.
- Prepare and submit summary reports of regional and national workshops and meetings on migrant health, highlighting the main topics discussed, key outcomes, recommendations, and suggested follow ups.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
- DESIRABLE 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
- Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
- Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s Degree in Public Health, International Health, Health Systems Strengthening, Social Science, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or University Degree in the above fields with two additional years of relevant professional experience.
- A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in migrant health, public health, or research.
- Experience of working with government or in the areas of migration health is considered an asset.
- LANGUAGES:
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Thai language is an asset.
Other:
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications along with a duly completed IOM Personal History Form to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int by May 30, 2019 at the latest. The form can be downloaded from http://thailand.iom.int/sites/default/files/Recruitment/IOM%20Personal%20History%20Form%20with%20Declaration.xls Kindly indicate the reference code CFCV027/2019 followed by your full name in the subject line.
Applications should include: a) a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability; b) a curriculum vitae; c) a duly completed IOM Personal History Form (may be downloaded from http://thailand.iom.int/).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 16.05.2019 to 30.05.2019
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