Position Title : Programme Officer (Migration Health)
Duty Station : Aden, Yemen
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 : 22 July 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; 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; 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:
Working under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission, and the direct supervision of the Senior Programmes Coordinator (Migration Health) in Sana’a and the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office, the successful candidate will be responsible for the successful management, coordination and overall implementation of the portfolio of Health programmes and projects of IOM in Aden and areas under the control of authorities in Aden, Yemen.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Supervise the technical components of the Health Programme, ensuring that the output is in line with globally accepted standards.
Support the Programme Officer – (Migration Health) in ensuring that all the Health projects implemented under the coordination of IOM Aden office meet their intended scope, time, quality and budget. Notify in a timely manner of any change request pertinent and take action to address any delays or workarounds required for timely completion of activities.
Manage and monitor the implementation of all projects coordinated by the Aden office, remotely and through regular visits to the areas of operation, ensuring that the Health staff are properly utilizing the resources made available to effectively provide services to the beneficiaries. Ensure infrastructure and equipment meet the professional standards of quality and safety and are sufficient and adequate for provision of the services.
Manage contracts with service providers or implementing partners. Coordinate with the administrative units of IOM to ensure adequate contracts management; close out procedures and final payments to the contractors.
Supervise health staff as well as external consultants, involved in health projects in Aden; ensure that performance evaluations for health staff are completed in a timely manner.
In coordination with the relevant colleagues, ensure that all relevant permits and authorizations are obtained from the local authorities to guarantee project stability and good relations with the local government.
Provide the necessary information and documentation for the preparation of project proposals.
Mainstream the Prevention of Gender Based Violence, Accountability to Affected Populations and other Health related aspects in every phase of the implementation of the Health activities in close coordination with the relevant colleagues.
Act as the Deputy to the Senior Programme Coordinator – (Migration Health) and substitute him/her in case of leave of absence.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with a Master’s degree in Community or Public Health, Nursing, Medicine or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Minimum of four (4) years, post-graduation, (post internship in countries with mandatory internship programmes) continuous clinical experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary hospital setting. The last clinical posting should be within the last five years;
• Demonstrated experience in managing health-related programmes at a professional level in an emergency and conflict environment;
• Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring staff;
• Experience working with international organizations, regional organizations, ministries of health and other governmental entities, the private sector and civil society.
Skills
• Proven capacity to implement programmes in migration and health;
• Knowledge of preparing project proposals, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing;
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in difficult areas/ situations; and drive for results.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French, and/or Spanish 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
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 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.