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Position Title : Project Manager (Social Cohesion)

Duty Station : Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 03 February 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 work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; El Salvador; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States

of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCOM) and the direct supervision of the Transition and Recovery Coordinator of IOM Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for supporting the formulation, design, planning, implementation monitoring and evaluation of projects related to social cohesion and security in IOM targeted areas of intervention.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the development of concept notes, project proposals and strategies by providing

technical inputs on community security, conflict prevention, access to justice, media engagement and hate speech mitigation (with the aim to develop a holistic multi-pronged medium-term strategy contributing to strengthening social cohesion and addressing key driving factors of inter-communal conflict and protection risks).

1. Contribute to the development a comprehensive framework and tools for a systematic context-specific social cohesion strategy, to promote the strengthening of the protection and peaceful coexistence among refugees and host communities.

2. Contribute to context analysis in both refugee camps (and camp-like settlements) and host communities in Teknaf and Ukhia Sub-Districts to inform IOM protection and transition programming and the development of future interventions.

3. Monitor security trends and conduct conflict sensitivity assessments oversee the design and implementation of community policing project and coordination with law and order institutions.

4. Draft policy briefs, position papers, talking points, and other such documents for IOM senior management for engagement within the Organization, and externally with government, UN agencies, the diplomatic community and donors based inside and outside of Bangladesh.

5. Support management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of ongoing social cohesion and community security projects.

6. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, Political or Social Sciences, Social Work 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

• A minimum of five years of experience in the field of conflict analysis, conflict transformation, conflict prevention, peacebuilding, protection and humanitarian response;

• Experience in emergency operations, humanitarian law, protection of civilians and liaison with other UN and non-UN humanitarian actors;

• Experience in community policing and community engagement projects;

• Knowledge of the region and/or country is an advantage;

• Strong strategic analysis capacity, writing skills and organizational and planning skills.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database

(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required 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. https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p

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Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

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.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.