VN 2017/18 (P) - Regional Programme Coordination Officer (P3) - Dakar, Senegal

Position Title Regional Programme Coordination Officer

Duty Station : Dakar, Senegal

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 : 26 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 Regional Director for West and Central Africa and the direct supervision of the Migrant Assistance Regional Thematic Specialist (RTS) in the Regional Office in Dakar, and in coordination with relevant IOM offices in West and Central Africa, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the activities in targeted countries under EU-funded initiative “Protection and reintegration of returnees along the central Mediterranean migration route”.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Manage the overall planning of programme activities in the region, in due coordination with involved IOM field offices and respective Regional Offices, relevant Departments in Headquarters, government institutions and donors.

2. Coordinate the implementation of the Programme, ensuring compliance with IOM standards, policies and procedures in the areas of voluntary return and reintegration and protection and assistance to vulnerable migrants.

3. Assist targeted IOM field offices in developing a harmonized reintegration approach, including Page 1 / 4the establishment of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the delivery of reintegration assistance at the individual and the community level, in line with programme’s eligibility criteria. Ensure compliance in Countries of Origin throughout the programme’s implementation. 4. Establish synergies among all project activities, including, but not limited to, trainings, workshops, data collection and analysis, awareness-raising and information campaigns to achieve the overall objectives of the programme. Ensure complementarity between the programme and other IOM activities in the region.

5. When requested, represent IOM at the Project Steering Committee, both at Brussels and Dakar level.

6. Ensuring consistency and synergy in the establishment of referral systems to relevant service providers for the assistance and protection to migrants supported under the programme, including through the reinforcement of existing or the set-up of new Migrant Resource and Response Mechanisms.

7. Provide technical assistance and guidance to the targeted IOM field offices in the development of a results-based performance management framework, including methodologies, monitoring and evaluation tools, and data collection instruments.

8. Develop and implement a communication plan, in line with the Communication and Visibility Manual for European Union External Actions, to ensure proper information sharing both with stakeholders and with media/external actors.

9. Review programme’s reports prepared by IOM field offices for consistency and accuracy and ensure proper information exchange on policy and operational aspects of the projects between IOM, donors and other stakeholders. Elaborate general and/or specific information on programme activities as requested by donors/external parties, IOM Missions, the Regional Office, Headquarters and other relevant counterparts.

10. Develop relevant training curricula for the programme components and deliver trainings as appropriate to IOM’s staff.

11. Represent IOM in programme related meetings and conferences on a national and international level; guarantee that the Organization’s interests, goals and positions are properly represented and new conceptual ideas and initiatives introduced and discussed with IOM’s counterparts.

12. Undertake coordination missions to CoO.

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law, International Relations 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

• Professional experience in AVR and reintegration assistance with a UN agency, or an international organization;

• Experience in managing EU funded projects;

• Experience in implementing AVRR projects from/to North Africa and West and Central Africa; Page 2 / 4• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government and Non-Governmental counterparts, international organizations and private sector entities. Languages

Fluency in English and French 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 26 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:

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