SVN 2018/99 (P) - Project Officer (GFATM) (P2) - Erbil, Iraq

Position Title Project Officer (GFATM)

Duty Station : Erbil, Iraq

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 : 23 April 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 guidance of IOM Iraq Chief of Mission (CoM), the direct supervision of the Emergency Health (EH) Response Officer, in close coordination with the Heads of Office (HoOs) in Basra and Erbil and Head of Programmes and Liaison (HPL) in Baghdad, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the implementation of IOM’s health assistance activities, particularly the Tuberculosis (TB) project funded by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) in Iraq.

S/he is expected to carry out his/her duties in accordance with the strictest ethical standards, maintaining partnerships with Government, international organizations and non-governmental agencies, and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities. Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the overall administration and coordination of the project “Prevention and Continuity of Care and Treatment of Tuberculosis amongst vulnerable populations in Iraq, including IDPs & Refugees” in Iraq funded by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. 2. Monitor and analyse the project’s progress, specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness, recommending appropriate actions, and assisting the development of evaluation protocols. Track and record project expenditures and budget, ensuring that project funds are disbursed in Page 1 / 4accordance with the funding agreement and IOM’s financial regulations, and propose corrective measures in coordination with the Emergency Health Response Officer and Resource Management Officer.

3. Assist in arranging all TB drugs and lab requirements and substances quantifications, and coordinate with National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP), Global Drug Facility (GDF), Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) officer and World Health Organization (WHO) drug consultant for TB commodities procurement. Facilitate the establishment and implementation of better procurement systems and clearance processes in Iraq for TB drug and lab needs importation.

4. Supervise support staff responsible for the implementation of different activities of the project in various locations. Monitor the work of consultants (including secondments), and facilitate professional development training for staff.

5. Coordinate and liaise closely with the National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP) under the Ministry of Health (MOH), International Health Department (IHD) and KIMADIA- Drug Quality Control- Baghdad MoH in order to ensure harmonized implementation of activities that are delivered within the framework of national health response strategies.

6. Organize meetings and liaise on a regular basis with WHO, including Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office - WHO regional office in Cairo, as well as with other health partner organizations and key stakeholders involved in the health response in Iraq, especially with a focus on TB.

7. Coordinate closely with the IOM Middle East Region (MER) project team (based in Amman and Geneva) responsible for the integrated grant management platform for project “Middle East HIV, TB and Malaria Response”, which is also funded by the GFATM Fund.

8. Follow up on the drafting of periodic technical progress reports and ensure the timely submission of both narrative and financial reports to the GFATM, in line with the funding agreement and IOM’s programmatic and budgetary policies, in close coordination with the EH Response Officer, EH Reporting Support Officer, the Migration Health Division in IOM Headquarters (HQs) and the Project Development Support Unit. Report regularly to the EH Response Officer and HoOs in Erbil and Basra and HPL in Baghdad on project achievements, issues with partners from government and the international community, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs for IOM Iraq health programme.

9. Participate in health and other coordination-related meetings; liaise and coordinate with national and international health assistance authorities, agencies and organizations regarding health-related matters including resource requirements and follow-up phase of the project. Key counterparts will include the Ministry of Health, WHO, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Health Cluster partners, national universities and international humanitarian and development donors among others. 10. Coordinate with the IOM Iraq Emergency Coordinator in the implementation of emergency health response activities for internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, and other vulnerable groups within the IOM Migration Crisis Operational Framework (MCOF) strategy. 11. Engage, actively coordinate and share information with the Migration Health Assessment and Travel Health Assistance Programme (H1) especially on technical TB related matters and other IOM programme units involved in emergency response, community stabilization and migration management in Iraq.

12. Identify potential entry points for expanded collaboration with local health authorities and partners on health-related activities; provide technical inputs for the development of new project ideas and concept notes in coordination with relevant programme units in Iraq, Regional Office (RO) Cairo and HQs.

Page 2 / 413. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• Relevant professional experience in the field of public health and Tuberculosis in development and/or humanitarian context addressing the health needs of vulnerable populations such as migrants and IDPs;

• Experience in humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, infectious diseases in resource poor settings;

• Experience in working with government and/or at international agencies;

• Working experience in the Middle East and North Africa region an advantage; • Strong project management skills and experience.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage. Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• 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.

Page 3 / 4The 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 23 April 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 16.04.2018 to 23.04.2018

Requisition: SVN 2018/99 (P) - Project Officer (GFATM) (P2) - Erbil, Iraq (55442963) Released Posting: Posting NC55442972 (55442972) Released

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