Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
Organizational Context and Scope
In close collaboration with national and local authorities and experienced Partners, in the context of the project 'Helios+: Comprehensive actions for the integration of third-country nationals into the labour market' in the Region of Crete" with MIS Code 6018664 under the Programme "Crete 2021–2027'', IOM aims at promoting the integration of beneficiaries of international protection and temporary protection into the Greek society through activities for employability support, the provision of Greek language courses and vocational training, the support for independent living, including rental subsidies, activities promoting social cohesion and inclusion.
Under the overall supervision of the National Project Officer, the technical advice of the CBI Focal Point and the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator, the successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Participate in the provision of support and training to project staff regarding rental and vocational training subsidies’ workflows and controls.
- Provide technical assistance regarding the completion of lease contract agreements between counterparties.
- Prepare the required financial documentation related to the payments of rental subsidies to HELIOS beneficiaries.
- Support the coordination with IOM Finance Department to ensure compliance with the internal procedures (SOPs) regarding disbursements/credits to beneficiaries.
- Suggest potential updates on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on good practice and feedback collected while performing the assigned duties.
- Continuously update the related database and ensure the quality of inserted data.
Maintain internal filing system.
Prepare regular reports to senior management.
- Produce, collect and conduct quality control of the required means of verification.
Perform any other duty that may be assigned.
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