VN 2017/17 (P) - Project Manager (2 Positions) (P2) - Multiple Duty Stations 

Position Title Project Manager (Two Positions)

Duty Station :Multiple Duty Stations Classification Professional Staff, Grade P2

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:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, and in close coordination with the Regional Unit for Reintegration in West and Central Africa, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and assisting with the management and implementation of the EC-funded project.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Monitor specific aspects of project implementation, identify problems and propose action to expedite the delivery of inputs. Follow-up on logistical and administrative arrangements, cooperate with national and international authorities. Monitor project financial, administrative and technical aspects, in line with IOM’s policies and procedures, as well as donor requirements.

2. Monitor other projects funded within the framework of the European Union Trust Fund in terms of reintegration approach, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, data collection and information elaboration.

3. Monitor project progress, analyze progress and implementation reports, identify and Page 1 / 3document significant project events, decisions, problems or deviations, and recommend appropriate action.

4. Supervise all staff assigned to the project, and monitor the work of consultants recruited to support and/or undertake specific activities.

5. Maintain strong partnerships with Government entities and with the European Delegation, other implementing partners, UN agencies and other stakeholders in the project’s target countries.

6. Draft progress and other reports and ensure proper information exchange on all operational aspects of the project between IOM, the EU and other stakeholders.

7. Act as IOM technical and administrative focal point for return/repatriation and reintegration and provide information and assistance as required.

8. Contribute to the development of new projects by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing the local context for the planning and administration of individual projects, identifying new project possibilities in the country on AVRR, and drafting segments of project proposals.

9. Participate in relevant seminars and meetings, as well as other events aimed at promoting IOM’s activities and projects in the region.

10. Undertake site visits and duty travel as required, provide information and support with respect to project management and internal procedures for monitoring and reporting, and draft comments on designated aspects of project progress as an input to programme monitoring. 11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law and/or International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience on project management; or

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

• At least 2 years professional experience in project management, including managing Migrant Assistance and Return/Reintegration project with a Government or UN agency, or a regional or international organization.

• Experience implementing similar projects in the Middle East and/or North Africa, and/or reintegration projects in Sub-Saharan countries is preferred;

• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organizations and private sector entities. Languages

Fluency in English and French is required.

Note

Duty stations will be in Conakry Guinea and Burkina Faso.

Page 2 / 3Desirable 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 your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 16.01.2017 to 29.01.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/17 (P) - Project Manager (2 Positions) (P2) - Multiple Duty Stations (54939820) Released

Posting: Posting NC54939821 (54939821) Released

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