SVN 2017/165 (P) - Programme Officer (P2) - Djibouti City, Djibouti

Position Title Programme Officer

Duty Station :Djibouti, Djibouti Classification Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible

Closing Date : 24 September 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, Belize, Cabo Verde, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission and in coordination with the Regional Programme Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for providing support and assistance for the timely start-up and implementation of the IOM component of the GIZ Better Migration Management (BMM) Programme and EUTF Reintegration Facility Programme, with a specific focus on various phases including project implementation, coordination, monitoring, reporting, project development, and resource mobilization.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Under the supervision of the COM, assist in the management and overall implementation of the BMM and EUTF Reintegration Facility Programme in a timely manner by following up on logistical and administrative arrangements, cooperating with relevant authorities, providing information, assisting with arrangements required for the recruitment of project staff, and ensuring that donor reporting information and schedules are available. 2. Track and analyze project progress, identify and document significant project events, decisions, deviations or problems and recommend appropriate action to expedite the delivery of inputs according to work plan.

3. Draft portions of required progress, donor and other project reports in coordination with RO Page 1 / 3Nairobi and in alignment to EU requirements and facilitate proper information exchange for all operational aspects of the project.

4. When needed and feasible, coordinate response to individual cases and refer or treat them as appropriate (e.g. screening, interview, counselling, referral or assistance). 5. Contribute to the development of new proposals in the area of migration management, with a focus on activities related to migrant assistance and protection, counter-trafficking and counter-smuggling as well as Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR), by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing needs and the local context for the planning, development and administration of individual projects, and drafting segments of project proposals in accordance with IOM institutional guidelines, standards and best practices. 6. Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, stakeholders and partners to discuss operational and implementation issues, solutions and recommendations. 7. Attend and participate in Steering Committee and other meetings, relevant seminars and other events aimed at developing new projects and programmes and promoting IOM's image and activities.

8. Undertake duty travel relating to project assessment, project implementation, monitoring, and liaison with counterparts, and provide information and technical guidance with respect to project management and internal procedures.

9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, 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 in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, IOM project development, and management;

• Experience in project development and/or management, with a preferred focus on protection and assistance;

• Experience in liaising with national and international institutions and donors (preferably EU); • Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably monitoring of multi country programmes/project;

• Excellent writing and communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with project partners;

• Ability to interpret information and identify and analyse problems;

• Excellent report writing skills and level of computer literacy;

• Knowledge on East and Horn of Africa is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in French and English is required.

Desirable Competencies:

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• 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.

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 24 September 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 11.09.2017 to 24.09.2017

Requisition: SVN 2017/165 (P) - Programme Officer (P2) - Djibouti City, Djibouti (55174610) Released Posting: Posting NC55174611 (55174611) Released

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