Programme Assistant

IOM KWT organization mission TBD

The IOM office in Kuwait was established in 1991.

Mandate and Roles: IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It plays a key role in supporting the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through different areas of intervention that connect both humanitarian assistance and sustainable development. IOM Kuwait works in close partnership with the Government of Kuwait on migration governance, including strengthening the capacity of relevant national counterparts on the protection of victims of trafficking. The mission also mobilise resources for humanitarian programs around the world.

National UN Specialist Volunteers in Kuwait are entitled to:

– Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) in the amount of KWD 799.41
– Entry Lumpsum USD 400
– Annual and learning leaves;
– Free Medical and life insurance; and – Free access to different learning platforms.

For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, and in close coordination with for the liaison support staff , ., the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
– Support the mission with any capacity building initiative
– Support liaising with the government counterparts and other relevant stakeholders, on the dissemination of IOM policies and positions including promotion of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), the migration related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
– Support in the preparation of presentations, infographics, and reports
– Support in conducting analysis of key migration changes and developments in Kuwait Support in reaching out to the private sector and promotion of Islamic Philanthropy Fund –
– Support in administrative tasks including preparation of meeting minutes
– Perform other related tasks/duties as required.