Country: Niger
Organization: International Organization for Migration
Closing date: 8 Apr 2021
Position Title:
Project Officer (LHD)
Duty Station:
Niamey, Niger
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:
08 April 2021
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:
In the framework of IOM Labour Mobility and Human Development thematic programming, IOM Niger is implementing the project “Initiatives for the development of the enterprise†(IDEE) with the objective to increase economic opportunities for Nigerien youth and to offer an alternative to irregular migration. It builds on the lessons learned and the results of the first phase of the IDEE project implemented between 2017 and 2020.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the Senior Programme & Policy Liaison Officer in Niger, and in close coordination with the Regional Technical Specialist on Labour and Human Development (LHD) in the Regional Office in Dakar, the successful candidate will serve as a focal point for the mission's work on the LHD portfolio and be responsible for the effective implementation of relevant project activities, including the
supervision of project support staff, and liaising with the partners, such as government counterparts and the donor.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Contribute to the implementation of the project according to the documents approved by the donor and the terms of the contract, as well as in compliance with IOM financial and donor internal standards and procedures.
Monitor the workplan and specifically the General Operational Plan (POG) and annual operational plans (POA) as requested by the donor.
Coordinate the project teams in the 4 regions of implementation.
Maintain liaison and coordination with Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs)/ Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Niger to conduct vocational trainings and start-up development activities, ensure their regular monitoring and facilitate evaluation of the implemented actions.
Research and document emerging labour migration trends in Niger, draft briefs, proposals and other written materials to facilitate resource mobilization and other strategic engagements with key partners, including donors and government entities.
Contribute to ongoing tasks related to project development and management and fund raising activities specifically linked to the Labour and Human Development (LHD) portfolio, and participate in relevant meetings and events as required.
Facilitate external communication for visibility purposes of the project, its activities and its results.
Facilitate timely and quality reporting to the donor inclusive of financial reporting and audit needs.
Undertake duty travels as required providing technical guidance to project staff and implementing partners and compile field monitoring reports highlighting implementation challenges and solutions.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
Experience
Skills
Languages
IOM's official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).
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:
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 08 April 2021 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 26.03.2021 to 08.04.2021
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
Requisition: VN 2021 64 Project Officer (LHD) (P2) Niamey, Niger (56913695) Released
Posting: Posting NC56913696 (56913696) Released
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