OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short term,Nine months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Reference Code: SVN2015/44(P)-EXT
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.
IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:
Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, and in close coordination with the Head of Programmes and the Immigration and Border Management (IBM) Regional Thematic Specialist at the IOM Regional Office in Dakar, the successful candidate will manage the “Pilot Capacity Building in Integrated Border Management” project funded by the Government of Japan.
*Core Functions / Responsibilities:*
- Implement and monitor all operational, financial and administrative components/aspects of the project “Pilot Capacity Building in Integrated Border Management”and “Technical Assistance to Improve Border Management in Chad” in close coordination with relevant mission units and authorities.
- Undertake duty travel in Chad, in line with prevailing security restrictions, relating to project assessments, liaison with counterparts, and project implementation, as required.
- Manage staff under direct supervision and daily operations in the field, including staff and budget.
- Prepare and submit regular project reports in a timely manner according to IOM and donor formats, in close coordination with relevant departments at IOM.
- Ensure adequate information management on project-related activities including project awareness raising and visibility; regular project updates; summaries, press releases and other relevant materials, in coordination with the donor and IOM’s Media and Communications Division in HQs. Respond to any ad hoc information requests from among the donor community, in close coordination with the project committees.
- Ensure systematic monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of project activities as well as proper utilization of standard operating procedures, manuals, guidance notes, M&E tools and methodologies in the implementation of project activities and identify and implement improvements in project delivery and coordination.
- Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, steering committees, policy and technical working groups, as well as other forums to ensure proper coordination of project activities.
- Liaise with donors, government officials and partners on migration issues.
- Represent IOM Chad in meetings and coordinate with relevant governmental institutions, project partners and donors.
- Assist the Chief of Mission and the Head of Programmes in IOM’s contribution to the Sahel strategy especially in the field of security.
- In coordination with the Project Development Officer and the Head of Programmes, develop project proposals in migration management.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
*Required Competencies*
****Behavioural****
- Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
- Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
- Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
- Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
- Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
- Displays mastery of subject matter;
- Contributes to a collegial team environment;
- Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
- Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
- Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
- Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
****Technical****
- Effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate level on matters related to substantive migration issues and the work of IOM;
- Effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context;
- Correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global, and political context.
*Required Qualifications and Experience*
****Education****
- Master’s degree in Law, Political Science, Social Science, Human Rights, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
- University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
****Experience****
- Experience in managing, implementing and monitoring migration-related projects in fragile post-conflict environments;
- Thorough knowledge of the do-no-harm framework;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in border management projects, from both operational and policy perspectives, including but not limited to familiarity with intelligence development and analysis, document fraud and identity management, standard operating procedures at the border and in-country, the operation and management of Border Management Information Systems and crisis and risk management;
- Knowledge of IOM/UN rules and regulations concerning procurement, reporting and public information;
- Experience in managing projects funded by the Government of Japan is an advantage;
- Previous working experience in a diverse and challenging multicultural work environment;
- Previous working experience in Chad preferably in managing both emergency and post-emergency projects;
- Experience working with government counterparts is advantageous;
- Knowledge of migration issues in Chad is an advantage;
- Willingness to travel to remote areas.
****Languages****
Fluency in English and French is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by April 03, 2015 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for
applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 20.03.2015 to 03.04.2015
Requisition: SVN 2015/44 (P) - Project Manager (Immigration and Border Management (IBM)) (P3) - N’Djamena, Chad (54646955) Released
Posting: SVN 2015/44 (P) - Project Manager (Immigration and Border Management (IBM)) (P3) - N’Djamena, Chad (54646956) Released
