Position Title:**National Project Officer**
Duty Station: IOM Philippines Country Office (Cotabato City)
Classification: National Officers, NO-A
Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 21 August 2020
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Manila and direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office (HoSO) in Cotabato, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for project implementation and management of resources related to the transition and recovery activities in Mindanao.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Support the management of transition and recovery project activities, as guided by the Head of Sub-Office, including the implementation of activities and budget control, to ensure the completion of assigned projects.
- Provide guidance and coordination to project field staff in implementing, monitoring, and documenting activities.
- In close coordination with the Resource Management Unit, monitor the project’s expenditures and coordinate the documentation process.
- Ensure that the day-to-day implementation and monitoring of the project activities are in accordance with the work plan, project document, and IOM rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
- Coordinate with relevant actors and authorities operating in the area to ensure that project activities are relevant and timely.
- Support the enhancement of information management system and ensure regular and timely information sharing between Offices and with relevant stakeholders.
- Identify operational bottlenecks, through consultations with team members, and report issues and solutions to the Head of Sub-Office.
- Participate in meetings with government as deemed necessary by the Head of Sub-Office.
- Prepare regular reports for the Head of Sub-Office on achievements, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs for assigned projects.
- Assist Head of Sub-Office in the coordination of project monitoring and reporting.
- Ensure technical compliance with IOM, donor, and government regulations in programme implementation.
- Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents.
- Undertake duty travel in support of the programme.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Master’s degree in Social Science, Political Science, International Development, Peace and Conflict Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or
- University degree in the above fields with minimum two years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Extensive experience in Institutional/Community Capacity Building, Knowledge Transfer, Livelihood, Social Infrastructure, Transition and Recovery programming, a distinctive asset.
- Experience in management in humanitarian or development operations and/or Government Social Services.
- Familiarity with the context of BARMM, especially the Provinces of Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, an advantage.
- Experience in liaising with senior government counterparts, including the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE), Ministry of Health (MOH).
- Experience in project design, operations management and field implementation.
- Familiarity with IOM administrative and financial management, an advantage.
Skills
- Strong remote management, coordination and liaison skills required.
- Familiarity with financial and business administration an advantage.
- Solid IT skills and computer literacy.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Mindanao context is a distinct advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English and Filipino is required. Working knowledge of any BARMM language.
Notes
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies
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
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 and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
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