VN 2017/16 (P) - Programme Manager (P3) - Dhaka, Bangladesh

Position Title Programme Manager

Duty Station :Dhaka, Bangladesh Classification Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible

Closing Date : 29 January 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo

Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia,

Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya,

Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela

(Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Skills and Migration is a growing focus area for new projects globally, and Bangladesh is at the centre of this development with most of the labour migrants still falling in the low to unskilled categories. A wide variety of programmes funded by bilateral and multilateral donors is already underway in Bangladesh to address the national skills gap to increase productivity and employability of the population. However these initiatives tend to focus on the national market and only include international migration and the need to international recognition of the skills qualifications system in the most cursory manner.

IOM in Bangladesh is in the forefront of advocating for the inclusion of Labour Migration in the skills ecosystem and to this end has launched several new partnerships with International Labour Organization, the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, to name a few. Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager and the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission of IOM Bangladesh, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and management of the Skills Programme in IOM Bangladesh, and strengthening the partnership with International Labour Organization (ILO), as well as other traditional donors in the Skills space, such as Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC) and Global Aid Canada.

Page 1 / 4Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and manage the timely and efficient implementation of the programmatic, administrative and operational activities of the assigned projects (Skills, Korean Telecom (KT), and Andaman Sea Reintegration).

2. Ensure all the project related data is maintained properly with inclusion of programme activities and ensure the quality of the final project reports.

3. Ensure project narrative and financial (in coordination with the RMO) reports are prepared and submitted to the donor on timely manner.

4. Ensure that strong donor liaison takes place, both in terms of supporting the relationship with existing donors, as well as building new relationships to support the project expansion. 5. Maintain strong coordination among all relevant stakeholders (Government of Bangladesh (GoB), UN, INGOs and NGOs) for smooth project operations across the Board of IOMs operations.

6. Oversee the preparation of Mission related information materials, mission reports and other promotional/visibility materials.

7. Support the Consultants / Business Development Specialists in identifying business development opportunities and brand building initiatives for the project. 8. Monitor project progress according to project work plan and facilitate the submission of project progress report to donors.

9. In coordination with the Resources Management Officer monitor project expenditures and assist in preparation of the financial reports.

10. Work with the team in development of new project/programme ideas and proposals for the Mission’s engagement.

11. Prepare case stories and other similar documents in line with assigned responsibilities. 12. Undertake duty travel related to programme assessment, liaison with counterparts, problem solving and new programme developments, as required.

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, English, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or • University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• Experience working with an international organization, UN agency or NGO; • Work experience liaising with media, donor community and other implementing partners; • Excellent communication and negotiation skills;

• Project Management Skills;

• Good proposal and report-writing skills;

Page 2 / 4• Strong strategic and creative thinking;

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;

• Learns about developments in available technology;

• Understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to appropriate work.

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

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.

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 29 January 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 16.01.2017 to 29.01.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/16 (P) - Programme Manager (P3) - Dhaka, Bangladesh (54939623) Released Posting: Posting NC54939653 (54939653) Released

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