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Position Title: National Project Officer

Duty Station: IOM Philippines Country Office (Manila)

Classification: National Officer Staff, Grade NO-A**

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 03 December 2020

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. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Head of Programmes, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and providing guidance and support to Migrant Protection and Assistance (MPA) projects in the Philippines.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate with UN agencies and the United Nations Resident Coordination Office on a joint programme on the Global Compact of Safe and Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) especially in the context of fair and ethical recruitment and sustainable reintegration.

2. Coordinate with the Head of Programmes in engaging with IOM regional office and HQ to develop training materials and localize institutional approaches and tools for the Philippines, in particular on reintegration frameworks for returned international migrant workers and receiving communities.

3. Delivery, or co-delivery of trainings to government and civil society on migrant protection, reintegration and ethical recruitment.

4. Create training schedules and coordinate logistics and planning for their delivery within the Philippines.

5. Collect and consolidate a database of existing materials that may assist with the development of tools and approaches on reintegration;

6. Consult with relevant IOM colleagues in HQ and country offices on the Global Compact of Safe and Orderly Migration to ensure that activities are in line with IOM’s broader approach.

7. Independently, and as part of a team, consult with government counterparts to implement project activities.

8. Support the development of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks for both project outputs government efforts on the GCM.

9. As required, act as the liaison point for Government, other IOM missions and other external partners on the GCM and UN Migration Network;

10. Develop regular progress reports, project updates, talking points and briefing materials related to the GCM and UN Migration Network as needed;

11. Communicate, in a timely manner, with the Head of Programmes regarding any potential obstacles or issues that would impede activities;

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    ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

12. Identify new areas for project development.

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Social Sciences or any related field from an accredited academic institution, or
• University degree in the above fields with minimum two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Strong understanding of the Global Compact of Safe and Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) and the UN Migration Network.
• Experience in the field of return and reintegration and associated frameworks and ethical recruitment.
• Previous work experience is an advantage. **

Skills

• High level of computer literacy, specifically in MS Office applications;
• Ability to analyze and interpret information and data.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other

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.

This position should be filled only by candidates who are a national at the country of the duty station.

The position involves onsite and/or offsite work (or a combination of both). The working modality will be further discussed during the interviews if candidate is available to work on-site and/or offsite.