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Position Title : Project Manager (Digital Redevelopment)

Duty Station : Bangkok, Thailand

Classification: Consultancy

Type of Appointment : Consultancy Contract

Desired Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 06 October 2020

Reference Code : CFCV024/2020

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

1. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:

The Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons and Related Transnational Crime (Bali Process) is a non-binding and state-driven process involving 49 members (countries and international agencies), including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC), as well as a number of observer countries and international agencies who participate in this voluntary forum.

The Regional Support Office of The Bali Process (RSO) was established in 2012 to facilitate the operationalization of the Regional Cooperation Framework (RCF) to reduce irregular migration in the Asia and Pacific region. The RSO aims to support and strengthen practical cooperation on refugee protection and international migration, including human trafficking and smuggling, and other components of migration management in the region. The RSO is co-managed by the Australian and Indonesian Governments.

More information can be found at www.baliprocess.net

2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The Project Manager (Digital Redevelopment) will oversee the largest redevelopment of the Bali Process’s digital engagement platforms (public website and Members Portal) for its Members and public-facing communication channels since the Process was established.

Deliverables:

· Coordinate with a selected vendor to develop a unique, functional and seamless digital experience for the Bali Process. This includes engaging with the vendor and stakeholders to ensure the proposed prototype and eventual final product meets the needs of end-users.

· Review, catalogue and re-write (where necessary) existing content to ensure it is suitable for migration to new digital platforms.

· Work with existing vendors to appropriately store/archive existing data.

· Overseeing, in coordination with the vendor, appropriate levels of user-acceptance testing of proposed products.

· Conducting post project evaluation activities that will include the identification of successful and unsuccessful project elements. It is expected that the successful candidate will offer solutions to unsuccessful elements where available.

· Ability to work to tight deadlines and ensure projects are delivered to requirements and project plan.

· Other tasks as directed by the RSO Co-Managers

3. DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:

Values

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

• 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

• 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

• 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.

4. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or**
• Ten years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in achieving outcomes in a cross-cultural environment and engaging appropriately with stakeholders across a range of fields (Government, IO, NGO, Private Sector) and across a range of seniority.
• Strong ability to communicate in writing (English) with influence.
• Previous experience in Government or an International Organization will be considered favorable, but not essential.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Knowledge of contract management rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of digital product development will be considered favorable, but not essential.

5. LANGUAGES

Required: Fluency in English (Oral and Written)

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.