SVN 2017/118 (P) - Programme Officer (P2) - Geneva, Switzerland

Position Title Programme Officer

Duty Station :Geneva, Switzerland Classification Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Seven months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible

Closing Date : 03 July 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, 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 direct supervision of the Senior Migration and Development Specialist in the Department of Migration Management at IOM Headquarters, and in coordination with IOM Focal Points in the target countries, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for providing support and contributing to the implementation, monitoring and development of the transition phase of the IOM-UNDP Mainstreaming Migration into National Development Policies programme.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide support and assistance for timely implementation of the transition phase of the Migration Mainstreaming programme. Follow up on logistical and administrative arrangements, cooperate with national and international authorities, provide information and assist with arrangements required for the recruitment of project staff, procurement and ensure that donor reporting information and schedules are available.

2. Monitor implementation of global and country level activities as planned in the national multi-annual work plans (AWPs) and budgets. Assist the Programme/Project Manager in monitoring, assessing and evaluation project/programme activities and proposing corrective Page 1 / 4action to expedite the delivery of inputs.

3. Contribute to the development of the project document for the 3rd phase of the Mainstreaming Programme by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing the local context for the planning and administration of the project, and drafting of the project proposal.

4. Support development and monitoring the implementation of the Programme’s knowledge management and communication strategy by designing and managing a mechanism for the systematization of good practices and lessons learnt and liaising with relevant counterparts in UNDP for the development and dissemination of knowledge tools and products. 5. Carry out preliminary policy research and contribute to the drafting of position papers and other key knowledge products based on the lessons learnt from the programme. Contribute technical inputs for the development of training and knowledge tools and deliver training to enhance the capacities of both IOM Focal Points and the partner national and local governments and other key actors on mainstreaming migration.

6. Liaise with the project/programme partners, such as governmental authorities, diplomatic missions, and any other concerned agencies and working groups, aiming at coordinating and promoting new activities and facilitating the implementation of ongoing activities and discussing fund raising for new projects/programmes.

7. Work with experts, consultants and other project partners to ensure adjustment of the JMDI’s M4D Net online platform to meet the needs of the new phase of the Programme and oversee its general maintenance as a strategic communication and global knowledge management and communication tool on Migration and Development.

8. Undertake duty travel relating to project/programme assessment, liaison with counterparts and support targeted advocacy, policy and coordination efforts of the Programme. 9. Contribute to the preparation of regular project/programme reports according to IOM and donor formats as required. Draft project revisions, including adjusting project budgets on the basis of changed work plans.

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Development, Political or Social Sciences, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or • University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• Experience working in the field of migration issues, including in different countries or regions in an international environment migration and development fields;

• Experience in IOM project management and in implementing inter-agency initiatives within the United Nations;

• Experience in knowledge management and communication as well as experience in design and facilitation of capacity building activities and knowledge products is considered an asset; • Experience liaising with different stakeholders including government authorities, donors, UN agencies and/or non-governmental organizations, including establishing dialogues with counterparts and other stakeholders to strengthen advocacy efforts is considered an asset. Page 2 / 4Languages

Fluency in English and French or Spanish is required. Working knowledge of any other language is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• 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:

system, by 03 July 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.

Page 3 / 4Posting period:

From 20.06.2017 to 03.07.2017

Requisition: SVN 2017/118 (P) - Programme Officer (P2) - Geneva, Switzerland (55093891) Released Posting: Posting NC55093903 (55093903) Released

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