VN 2017/134 (P) - Programme Manager (P3) - Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Position Title Programme Manager

Duty Station : Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 27 June 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya,

Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) or his/her designate in Port au Prince, the successful candidate will provide all in country coordination and supervision with

regards to the project: Support and Reinforce the Establishment of the Haitian National Border Police.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the overall implementation of the “Support and Reinforce the Establishment of the Haitian National Border Police” project and be responsible for its financial, administrative, and technical implementation, in compliance with IOM policies and standards, as well as donor requirements.

2. Manage and coordinate the work of all project staff members in operations/logistics, procurement, capacity building and trainings, research, analysis and monitoring and evaluation. 3. Develop and maintain work plans, implementation strategies, and expenditure plans to ensure timely implementation and achievements of project activities and results. 4. Manage the recruitment of staff and consultants in close coordination with the IOM Haiti Page 1 / 3Resource Management Unit and supervise the work of all project staff. 5. Prepare donor and other reports and ensure timely submission, in line with donor requirements and IOM procedures and standards.

6. Provide advisory services and mentoring to national authorities with the aim to support planning, designing and managing appropriate interventions related to the project. 7. Work closely with IOM Immigration and Border Management (IBM) experts to ensure that the trainings target actual needs and sustain the programme’s goals and outputs. 8. Undertake duty travel, relating to project assessments, liaison with counterparts, and project implementation, as required.

9. Present IOM activities to local members of the Public, Private Sector, Civil Society and the Government.

10. Actively take resource mobilization efforts to find international donors and additional funding for the concerned Haitian authorities.

11. Develop and implement a visibility strategy, in line with donor requirements. 12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience. • Studies in the National Border or Police Academy of country of residence may be considered an equivalent diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• Experience in project implementation and project management;

• Familiarity with international borders and/or border related issues from an operational and policy perspective;

• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems;

• Prior experience working in Haiti is a distinct advantage;

• Previous experience/cooperation with state services (border guard, customs, police, military) is an asset;

• Advanced information analysis skills, good drafting skills.

Languages

Fluency in English and French is required. Working knowledge of Haitian Creole is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

Page 2 / 3• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders; • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others; • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 27 June 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 14.06.2017 to 27.06.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/134 (P) - Programme Manager (P3) - Port-au-Prince, Haiti (55088160) Released Posting: Posting NC55088161 (55088161) Released

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