VN 2017/177(P)-Project Officer(Reintegration & Community Stabilization)(3Positions)(P2)-Niamey or Agadez, Niger

Position Title Project Officer (Reintegration & Community Stabilization) (Three Positions)

Duty Station :To be determined

Classification Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

Closing Date : 23 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, 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

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager (Migrant Resource and Response Mechanism (MRRM)), the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub-Office in Agadez (if based in Agadez), and the direct supervision the Programme Officer (Migration and Development), the successful incumbent will provide support in the coordination of reintegration and stabilization activities in the mission. Reintegration and community stabilization programmes aim at providing safe and dignified return options for migrants in distress returning from Northern Africa and for perspective migrants as alternative to irregular migrations. Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to strategic planning of community stabilization and reintegration activities as well as the development of implementation modalities through close collaboration with relevant Project Managers, government representatives at national and local levels, beneficiary communities, and other relevant stakeholders in Niger and in Countries of Origin (CoO). 2. Coordinate activities with other IOM units – Finance, Logistics and Procurement, among others, for a smooth implementation of project activities.

Page 1 / 43. Monitor the development and implementation of project modalities, provide technical guidance regarding compliance to project partners, programme staff and implementing entities and liaise with IOM sub-offices in Niger and in CoO for the monitoring of reintegration and community stabilization initiatives.

4. Participate in the identification of business opportunities for migrants and local communities, vocational trainings, and contribute to the development of community stabilization and reintegration projects in Niger as well as in countries of origin in collaboration with IOM offices in West Africa.

5. Maintain relationships with local actors including stakeholders, government officials, business community, diaspora communities, civil society, UN and I/NGOs partners on return and reintegration activities for migrants.

6. Monitor and follow up on the proper documentation and reporting of reintegration activities and projects carried out; ensure supportive documents for the projects are recorded in the database and draft portions of donor reports concerning reintegration activities. 7. Undertake duty travel as required to provide technical guidance to project staff and implementing partners and to compile field monitoring reports highlighting implementation challenges and solutions.

8. Facilitate and encourage the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender, children, and other vulnerable groups in the project and considered in the office’s activities. 9. Compile lessons learned from past activities, experiences from other Communes, and beneficiary feedback for the revision of strategies and action plans.

10. Contribute to resource mobilization efforts, identifying potential new project opportunities and contributing to the preparation of project proposal.

11. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations 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

• At least two years of work experience in community stabilization, reintegration and capacity building related activities in a developing country and post-conflict context; • Experience in programme management, preferably in migration and/or other displacement situations;

• Experience in project formulation and implementation at national and international levels; • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, and with other national and international institutions;

Page 2 / 4• Familiarity with the region an asset.

Languages

Fluency in English and French is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage. Note

Duty station to be determined later if Niamey or Agadez Niger.

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.

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 23 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.

Page 3 / 4Only 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 10.08.2017 to 23.08.2017

Requisition: VN2017/177(P)-Project Ofc(Reintegration&CommStb)(3Posts)(P2)-Niamey/Agadez,Niger (55143873) Released

Posting: Posting NC55143874 (55143874) Released

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