Classification: National Officer, NO-B
 

Type of Appointment: One Year Fixed-Term, with possibility of extension
 

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

•  University degree from an accredited academic institution in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology or a related discipline with four years’ relevant experience.
  OR
•  Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology or a related discipline with two years’ relevant experience.

Experience

• Four years of relevant laboratory experience in a busy institution, preferably in a laboratory.
•  Proven management and organizational and planning skills.
•  Experience in leading a team with supervisory role.
•  Effectively applies and transfers relevant technical knowledge and practices to personnel and laboratory operations.
• Computer literate with understanding of data collection and analysis for monitoring and continuous improvement of laboratory services and performance.
•  Excellent awareness of the laboratory role in health systems, optimal use of resources for quality and efficient services delivery.
•  Experience working in a Laboratory settings with ability to make critical decisions.
• Experience working with UN agencies/INGOs will be an advantage.

Skills

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,
•  Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

Languages:

Fluency in English and Nepali (oral and written).

Required Competencies:

VALUES – All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

•  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.
•  Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES – Behavioural indicators – Level 2

• 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

•  Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
•  Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

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