Position Title: Project Manager (Community Stabilization)
Duty Station: Niamey, Niger
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: 30 November 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:
Internal candidates
Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; 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:
The programme seeks to assist local and regional governmental authorities and communities along major migration corridors and aims to reduce factors causing instability, conflict, forced and irregular migration, and address the needs of marginalized groups and host populations.
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission, and the direct supervision of the Senior Community Stabilization Coordinator, the successful candidate will manage, provide advice and ensure the implementation of the stabilization programme in the Agadez region, in line with IOM Niger’s strategy and IOM global guidance.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Manage the Community Stabilization (CS) projects in the Agadez region: ensure timely and quality implementation of all project activities in line with results matrices, including preparing narrative, progress and other reports, the development/implementation of SOPs, and the provision of close administrative and budgetary backstopping in compliance with all IOM’s instructions and policies.
Ensure timely support by other relevant units in the mission, including Finance, Logistics and Procurement, Programme Support Unit (PSU), Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Migration data and Research (MDR), among others, for the smooth management and implementation of project activities.
In coordination with the CS senior coordinator, supervise other project officers overseeing CS activities in the field, with particular attention to community mobilization and consultations, grant management, and information management.
Provide advice to project partners, programme staff and implementing partners and liaise with IOM sub-offices in the Agadez region to assess community engagement activities. Contribute to the development of a strategic approach to community mobilization and engagement ensuring the inclusion and contributions of women and youths.
Coordinate and liaise with IOM’s Regional Office in Dakar to ensure compliance with regionally funded CS projects, such as those by the European Union Trust Fund.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners in Niamey and Agadez region, including government officials, private sector, civil society, UN and I/NGOs working on community stabilization programs in Niger.
Establish mechanisms for and ensure the proper monitoring, recording and documentation of all activities in line with IOM policies and procedures, and donor requirements and agreements.
Coordinate with the Media and Communications unit to ensure the visibility of the programme results, with a focus on ownership of local partners.
Undertake duty travel to provide advice and support to project staff, local authorities and implementing partners for project development and implementation management, project performance assessment, and the resolution of implementation challenges and problems.
Ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender and the inclusion of vulnerable groups in CS programme and project activities.
Assess beneficiary feedback and lessons learned from activities implemented in different communities, and revise and adjust strategies and action plans.
Identify new project opportunities, describe and justify project possibilities consistent with approved programmes and ongoing activities, prepare project and funding proposals, and follow up on donor negotiations and resource mobilization efforts.
Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, 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
• Work experience in community engagement, local development, or capacity building related activities in a conflict and post-conflict context and stabilization, social cohesion, peace building processes;
• Experience in project management and implementation, preferably in migration and/or other displacement situations;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, and with other national and international institutions;
• Experience in project formulation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting;
• Familiarity with the region an asset.
Skills
• Analytical writing skills for proposal and report writing;
• Very good communication skills;
• Community mobilization’s skills;
• Good interaction with different nationalities.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of local language is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
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.pdf
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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
This vacancy is archived.