SVN 2018/67 (P) - Programme Support Officer (2 Positions) (P2) - Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Position Title Programme Support Officer (2 Positions)

Duty Station :Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh 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 : 27 March 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, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic,

Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana,

Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands,

Mauritania, 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 Emergency Coordinator in Bangladesh and the direct supervision of the Programme Support Unit Coordinator in Cox’s Bazar, the successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of programme support, development, and reporting for all IOM programmes in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Gather information for weekly situation reports based on active and regular dialogue with the IOM Programme Units and produce the final (daily/weekly) reports for internal and external use. 2. Support the Programme Support Unit (PSU) and Emergency Coordinators with the preparation and/or finalization of evaluation reports, reports on programme learning, and finalization of deliverables.

3. In coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, use data to compile quick results reporting on programme status and impact, including success stories, press releases, regular reports, and thematic clusters.

4. Report on programme status, impact and response to specific issues to a variety of audiences and through various formats in coordination with the Media and Communication Page 1 / 4Officer.

5. Support Programme Managers in the development of Programme Strategy documents and programming standards for dissemination in line with the Humanitarian Response Plan and IOMs Appeal.

6. Prepare transversal analysis and snap-shot documents as needed.

7. Analyse and report on programming within the overall IOM Joint Response Plan. 8. Provide recommendations to the Programme Managers, based on rolling analysis of reporting on programming, options aimed at achieving maximum strategic programme responsiveness and accountability to beneficiaries.

9. Review the quality of all IOM reporting and support Programme Managers in ensuring donor and IOM compliance across programs.

10. Provide technical support to the Grants Manager in reviewing of IOM Implementing Partners Reports and provide capacity building to Partners on Project development and Reporting accordingly

11. Support the mission’s donor relations by contributing to project funding submissions/proposals and appeals.

12. Liaise with Programme Managers in development of new proposals for negotiations and donor liaison purposes, including liaising with the Needs and Population Monitoring (NPM) team to ensure evidence based programming.

13. Research, draft and present any other documents necessary for project development, reporting and donor liaison purposes.

14. Keep accurate and pertinent records of all correspondence, project development and reporting files and administration information.

15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

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

• Field experience in the Migration, Humanitarian or Development fields, with project design, and government and donor liaison;

• Experience in liaising with donors, governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs;

• Experience in preparing narrative and financial project reports, statements and/or projections; • Superior reporting and writing skills;

• Demonstrated knowledge of project formulation, administration and evaluation techniques and practices;

• Strong skills in the development of log frames, result matrices and work plans; • Preferably within the International Humanitarian Field and within the organizations of the UN Page 2 / 4Common System;

• Good level of computer literacy, including database applications;

• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate administrative activities; • Working experience in the region and/or in an emergency context is an asset. Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Bangla 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 27 March 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 Page 3 / 4completed.

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 14.03.2018 to 27.03.2018

Requisition: SVN2018/67(P)-ProgrammeSupportOfficer(2Positions)(P2)-CoxsBazar,Bangladesh (55404834) Released

Posting: Posting NC55404841 (55404841) Released

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