SVN 2018/259 (P) - Project Officer (Enterprise Development Fund Management) (P2) - Erbil, Iraq

Position Title Project Officer (Enterprise Development Fund Management) 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 : 31 October 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, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe,

Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

IOM is a major actor in post-conflict recovery and reconstruction, and as such is heavily involved in livelihood development and job creation programmes. IOM’s strengths lie in its field presence around the country and operational capacity to rebuild community infrastructure, conduct vocational and other trainings, providing grant funding at local level to support business development and a variety of other areas key to recovery. Crucially, lack of economic opportunity—even more than ideology—is cited as a major push factor leading to recruitment of youth by violent extremist groups.

Under the overall supervision of the Head, Returns and Recovery Units (RRU) for IOM Iraq and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Economic Recovery), the successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical guidance and inputs under the livelihoods and job creation pillar of IOM’s programmes supporting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) return and community recovery / reconstruction. S/he will work in close coordination with other thematic specialists, field staff, partner agencies and government in facilitating implementation of the different projects within the return and recovery portfolio.

The livelihoods and job creation portfolio primarily consist of providing support to small and medium businesses through an Enterprise Development Fund (EDF). The EDF is a grant mechanism to drive large-scale job creation through private sector recovery. IOM intends to provide financial support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on a rolling basis across Iraq, Page 1 / 4according to evaluation of needs, business plan and potential for job creation of businesses. IOM requires EDF management support and technical assistance.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Grant Management and programme implementation

information including changes made to records and approvals in the EDF MIS.

• Work with RRU Regional Coordinators to ensure technical aspects of the EDF MIS is in place, including all necessary documentation and followed up regularly in EDF locations. • Support the Programme Coordinator in all activities related to the management of the EDF. This will include keeping track of agreements and milestones, analysis of enterprise capacity and development needs.

• Conduct regular field monitoring visits and evaluations of EDF. Facilitate reviews conducted by consultants. Ensure lessons learned and good practices are documented and shared with other team members.

• Check that existing beneficiary feedback and complaint management mechanisms are effective and responsive and inform project implementation.

Human Resource Management

• Oversee operational staff responsible for managing the EDF; provide training on all related aspects of the funding process and EDF database and ensure a high level of performance within the team.

• Support Regional Coordinators to put capacity development plans in place for the RRU teams based on needs assessments exercise.

Project planning, monitoring and reporting

• Review progress in achieving program objectives and targets in collaboration with Regional Coordinators and the Programme Coordinator

• Provide weekly updates and reporting to the RRU Programme Manager and Programme Coordinator

• Assist the Programme Manager, Project Managers and Project Development Unit in preparing narrative reports and project proposals as required by the donor and IOM

Other

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business or Public Administration, Finance, Development Studies, International Relations, Private Sector Development, Rural Development 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

Page 2 / 4• Operational experience in financial inclusion / microfinance / small business lending; • Work experience in making grants or investments and/or field experience in developing countries;

• Experience in interventions aimed at enhancing socio-economic conditions of vulnerable populations, such as micro-finance, private sector development, local economic recovery, employment promotion, agricultural development, entrepreneurship building, vocational and technical education, and training or poverty reduction;

• Experience or understanding of development finance, public-private partnerships in developing countries, public sector financing mechanisms of the private sector, etc., is highly advantageous;

• Experience in liaising with government authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs, and building effective partnerships with private sector;

• Previous working experience in the Middle East and Northern Africa region is highly advantageous. Work experience in a developing country context with local company, investment firm or start-up;

• Working knowledge of rigorous impact measurement, programme monitoring and evaluation, and cost-effectiveness analysis, commitment to evidence-based decision-making and social impact evaluation.

Languages

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

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

•Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Page 3 / 4Other:

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 31 October 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 18.10.2018 to 31.10.2018

Requisition: SVN2018/259(P)-ProjectOfficer(EnterpriseDevelopmentFundManagement)(P2)-ErbilIraq (55691231) Released

Posting: Posting NC55691292 (55691292) Released

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