Duty Station : San Salvador, El Salvador
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 : 21 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:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission for El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, and in close coordination with relevant units in the Regional Office San Jose, Headquarters (HQs) and IOM Liaison Office in Washington and IOM Tokyo, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the coordination, supervision and implementation of project development, reporting, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) activities in the Northern Triangle region.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Project Development & Reporting
Draft, edit, and/or review donor reports from projects to support compliance with donor regulations and obligations, and monitor the endorsement process with the Regional Office.
Draft and coordinate the preparation of concept notes and proposals for potential donors and funding opportunities, in coordination with respective units and Regional Project Development Officer.
Provide information for and facilitate the incorporation of cross-cutting themes (i.e. gender, protection, etc.) in project concept notes and proposals in line with IOM, donor, and other key guidelines.
Conduct research to strengthen concept notes and proposals.
Coordinate with Finance staff to prepare budget proposals.
Support the endorsement and activation of projects, in close coordination with Project Managers and pertinent IOM departments.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Facilitate the design, development, implementation and oversight of M&E) tools and activities of relevant projects according to program goals and objectives in close coordination with Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and relevant colleagues in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Monitor data collection, analysis, and reporting, and follow up with project teams.
Provide feedback to project managers based on monitoring of project activities and results, systematizing best practices and lessons learned.
Facilitate regular feedback from beneficiaries, donors, and other stakeholders on activities and services provided through the organization’s support in close coordination with field colleagues.
General Programme Support
Provide and coordinate inputs for information requested by Headquarters, Regional office, other IOM missions and external partners such as donors, UN agencies, implementing partners, etc.
Support Public Information Unit and projects with drafting and editing visibility materials for diverse stakeholders and purposes including information sheets, fact sheets, etc.
Draft inputs for strategic documents for donors and other stakeholders related to resource mobilization efforts, IOM thematic areas, emerging needs, and other areas.
Undertake duty travel as required.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Master’s degree in International Relations, Social Sciences, Business, Statistics 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 with international humanitarian organizations, non-governmental or
Governmental institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting;
• Prior reporting experience on projects funded by USAID a distinct advantage;
• Prior experience with IOM in Project Management and/or Monitoring Evaluation an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies;
• Sound knowledge of project implementation and familiarity with administrative and business procedures.
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English and Spanish 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.
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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.