Position Title : Project Officer

Duty Station : Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

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 : 06 April 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; 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 direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and implementing specific Capacity Building in Migration Management portfolio projects of IOM Côte d’Ivoire, including the Germany-funded project “Enhance the capacity of Côte d’Ivoire’s authorities to Comprehensively Address Trafficking in persons and Migrant Smuggling – COCOTIP”. This project will provide the full spectrum of support associated with counter-trafficking and counter migrants smuggling activities that IOM provides, including direct assistance and protection, capacity building for partners and strengthened infrastructure.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

  1. Provide support and assistance for the timely start-up of the various phases or components of the COCOTIP project in a timely manner, following up on logistical and administrative arrangements in line with IOM’s policies and procedures, as well as donor requirements.

  2. Monitor specific aspects of project implementation, identify problems and propose action to expedite the delivery of inputs. Analyze progress and implementation reports, and identify and document significant project events, decisions, problems or deviations.

  3. Maintain liaison and good working relations with Government entities, implementing partners, UN agencies and other stakeholders in the project’s target countries.

  4. Draft progress and other reports and facilitate information exchange on operational aspects of the project between IOM, the programme’s donors and other stakeholders.

  5. Contribute to the development of other counter trafficking and counter migrant smuggling projects by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing the local context for the planning and administration of individual projects, and drafting segments of project proposals.

  6. Provide technical inputs for the development of training materials and the organization of relevant workshops, seminars, trainings in the field of counter trafficking, counter migrant smuggling and Immigration and Border Management (IBM).

  7. Participate in relevant seminars and meetings, as well as other events aimed at promoting IOM’s image and activities.

  8. Organize and undertake site visits and duty travel as required.

  9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

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

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

Experience

• Experience in project management, including managing Migrant Assistance and/or Counter Trafficking and/or Counter migrant smuggling and/or Immigration and border management project with a Government or UN agency, or a regional or international organization;

• Experience implementing similar projects in the 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.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills;

• Familiarity with budget/financial administration; proven resource management skills;

• Good knowledge of project management, monitoring and evaluation principles and practices.

Languages

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

Fluency in English and working knowledge of French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of 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.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.

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