SVN 2018/38 (P) - Project Manager (P2) - Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Position Title Project Manager

Duty Station : Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 22 February 2018

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:

Under the overall supervision of the IOM Chief of Mission (CoM) in Tajikistan, the successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and contributing to the management of IOM’s community stabilization and emergency programming, with specific focus on the Tajik-Afghan border areas. S/he will be responsible and accountable for the overall implementation of all community stabilization programming in target area activities related to livelihoods, infrastructure rehabilitation, social cohesion, preventing violent extremism, and emergency preparedness and response. S/he will actively contribute to donor and governmental liaison, as well as project development.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist with planning, preparation and adjustment of all aspects of the project and programme including project work plans, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools, and arrangements required for the effective implementation of programmatic activities.

2. Ensure project budget control. Maintain necessary resources to match overall project implementation requirements. Monitor project expenditure trends and recommend adjustments to meet project requirements. Ensure visibility as per donor requirements. Page 1 / 33. Supervise and provide training to staff within the Community Stabilization and Emergency Unit.

4. Monitor all aspects of work within the community stabilization project and support staff and assist in identifying problems and providing solutions to ensure the timely delivery of outputs. 5. Actively contribute to donor liaison, coordination with partners, and governmental cooperation, participating in inter-agency forums, meetings and workshops when required. 6. Draft and coordinate regular project reports, including ad hoc, interim, annual and end-of-project reports, in a timely manner, in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.

7. Monitor, follow up on and facilitate the provision and inclusion of adequate public information around the project including visibility, press releases, media/social media outputs and situation reports. Respond to requests for information from donors, IOM Sub-Coordination office, Regional Office, and Headquarters.

8. Act as the Migration Crisis Operational Framework (MCOF) focal point, coordinating IOM’s response to emergencies where required, facilitating staff development on MCOF, and drafting inputs for planning and development of internal strategies for the Mission. 9. Coordinate the selection, monitoring and compliance of implementing partners, including drafting Terms of References (ToRs), budgets, and supervision of delivery and reporting. 10. Undertake duty travel relating to project/programme assessment, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and new project/programme development, as required.

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law, 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

• Demonstrated capacity in project management and budget tracking, including grant management and infrastructure rehabilitation;

• Proven track-record in successful project development;

• Experience in transition and recovery programming, as well as emergency preparedness and response;

• Experience in liaising with governmental and donor authorities as well as with national and international institutions;

• Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues in Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Tajik and/or Russian is an advantage. Desirable Competencies:

Page 2 / 3Behavioral

• 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 22 February 2018 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 09.02.2018 to 22.02.2018

Requisition: SVN 2018/38 (P) - Project Manager (P2) - Dushanbe, Tajikistan (55327296) Released Posting: Posting NC55353564 (55353564) Released

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