VN 2017/173 (P) - Regional Project Development Officer (P4) - San Jose, Costa Rica

Position Title Regional Project Development Officer

Duty Station : San Jose, Costa Rica

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P4

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

Closing Date : 17 August 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, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

3. External female candidates.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director for Central America, North America and the Caribbean in San Jose, the successful candidate will identify IOM-relevant project opportunities, develops project proposals for Country Offices (COs) as required, and will provide general programme and project development support in the Central America, North America, and the Caribbean region.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Act as a resource person on all aspects of project development within the region. Keep abreast on the development of new IOM projects and funding opportunities. 2. Develop and maintain contacts and networks with all COs and, where relevant, national Project Developers, to identify resource capacities, and gaps on project development, and to provide support.

3. Identify IOM-relevant project opportunities based on national and regional needs and donor Page 1 / 4priorities, in close coordination with the Regional Liaison and Policy Officer (RLPO), where available, with inputs from COs, and under the thematic guidance of the Regional Thematic Specialist (RTS).

4. Plan and organize all aspects of new regional and country specific programmes and projects with a special emphasis on regional synergies and cooperation as well as monitor and backstop ongoing activities.

5. Inform national and regional strategy development in close collaboration with the RLPO and RTS.

6. Support the conceptualization, development and design of COs projects in line with the IOM Constitution, IOM Strategy and the Organization’s policies, thematic guidelines and the IOM Project Handbook and any national and/or regional strategies and priorities. 7. Conceive and develop projects in countries where IOM does not have a COs. 8. Provide guidance to COs on inter-agency programme and project development with special reference to the UN and UN trust funds.

9. Enhance effective IOM knowledge management at the regional level, including project tracking, data capture and analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and information sharing. 10. Provide general guidance and support on project development and management to COs in line with the IOM Project Handbook.

11. Assess training needs and coordinate training efforts on the IOM Project Handbook for IOM staff and key partners within the region.

12. Support RTS in the development of thematic regional and multi-thematic proposals. 13. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations and/ or Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, IOM project development, and management;

• Demonstrated expertise in the thematic area relevant to project development; • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs;

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation;

• Experience of regional issues a distinct advantage.

Page 2 / 4Languages

Fluency in English and Spanish are required. Working knowledge of French is an advantage. Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• 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 17 August 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 04.08.2017 to 17.08.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/173 (P) - Regional Project Development Officer(P4) -San Jose, Costa Rica (55138843) Released

Posting: Posting NC55138844 (55138844) Released

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