SVN 2017/229 (P) - Project Officer (Return Response) (P2) - Gitega, Burundi

Position Title Project Officer (Return Response)

Duty Station : Gitega, Burundi

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 : 19 December 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, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji, 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:

As part of the Joint Response Plan (Sept 2017 – Dec 2018) IOM Burundi will facilitate a safe, orderly and dignified voluntary return of displaced returnees in partnership with the humanitarian community taking into account the needs and concerns of local communities. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Emergency Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for timely managing all the onward transportation assistance and related IOM activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Plan, coordinate and implement transportation strategies related to returns operations. 2. Supervise the operations teams, and provide guidance and capacity building as necessary. 3. Develop operations work plans, in coordination with all relevant actors, and maintain them updated as the operations evolve.

4. Prepare/revise operational Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and build capacity of staff to implement them. This includes the issue of very brief SOPs that are coordinated with relevant actors and keep into account IOM standards.

Page 1 / 45. Coordinate with the Resource Mobilization Unit (RMU) in the mission to ensure all procurements of services and related payments are implemented smoothly and according to IOM standards and rules. This includes supporting in the preparation of tenders, contract agreements and closely following vendor commitments including bus companies. 6. Represent IOM in relevant coordination forums in-country and develop and maintain working relationship with IOM partners, including government entities, UNHCR and the relevant government authorities to ensure seamless implementation of the operations (providing sub office updates, challenges and solutions).

7. Further develop/identify the set of tools needed during the operation: manifests, reporting formats, tracking system/database, etc.

8. Prepare reports, briefings, background information, narratives and statistical reports as necessary and required.

9. Identify, develop, manage and implement new project opportunities and activities in the province in cooperation with the relevant local authorities and public/private entities in relation to internal and cross border migration.

10. Identify and implement measures to maintain a high level of integrity in the return programs; explore and propose new project development ideas.

11. Mainstream protection indicators and its partner’s capacity to identify and prioritize protection needs, with particular emphasis on Gender Based Violence violations. 12. Ensure incident reports and weekly reports are completed and submitted to the Field Security Officer and suggest ways forward to prevent further incidents.

13. Ensure that the field staff have access to and knowledge of the referral pathway to assists survivors of human right violations, ensuring that the information collected is passed through to the sector leads responsible for the response.

14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Law, Management, Information Management, Disaster Risk Management 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 managing humanitarian projects including movement operations in post-conflict/emergency zones and/or sensitive environments;

• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and coordinate activities and to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds; • Sound knowledge of IOM project implementation;

• Familiarity with liaising with governmental authorities and local communities, as well as national and international institutions;

• Experience in one of the organizations of the UN Common System and field experience are a distinct advantage, good knowledge of inter-agency and cluster processes; • Familiarity with the Great Lakes and/or East Africa region is an asset; • Excellent demonstrated analytical skills applied on a wide range of factors, parameters, Page 2 / 4policies and priorities for the assessment and resolution of complex situations, including technical understanding.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French 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:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 19 December 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 Page 3 / 4your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system. Posting period:

From 06.12.2017 to 19.12.2017

Requisition: SVN 2017/229 (P) - Project Officer (Return Response) (P2) - Gitega, Burundi (55277291) Released

Posting: Posting NC55277294 (55277294) Released

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