L’OIM recruits 01 Programme Manager
Position Title : Programme Manager (Recovery and Durable Solutions)
Duty Station : Mogadishu, Somalia
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 : 19 May 2019
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 VN, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Bahamas; 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); Lesotho; Libya; Marshall Islands; Mauritania; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Paraguay; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.
Context:
Since the formation of the Federal Government of Somalia, the country has made significant progress towards restoring peace and security. However, significant destabilizing factors remain, including conflict and natural disasters. With about 2,6 million displaced in Somalia, and a significant number of returnees from the region and beyond, Somalia has struggled to cope with high numbers of displaced, particularly in a highly urbanizing context.
Increasingly, opportunities arise to support efforts in stabilization, recovery, peacebuilding, and durable solutions to displacement. IOM has been instrumental in its support of communities to drive, and government to increasingly lead on building progress towards durable solutions to displacement. With strong emphasis on localised capacities and community priorities, as well as
humanitarian-peacebuilding-development nexus approaches, increasing partnerships are building momentum towards durable solutions. IOM equally supports quick impact stabilization interventions that are catalytic towards creating a context that allows the next steps of peacebuilding and durable solutions.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission and under the guidance of and close coordination with the Recovery and Durable Solution (RDS) Coordinator the successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic development, planning, day-to-day implementation, budget oversight, staff supervision and coordination of the Recovery and Durable Solutions (RDS) unit’s activities.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Manage the overall implementation of IOM Somalia RDS projects in a timely manner, and be responsible for its financial, administrative and technical oversight in line with IOM policies and practices as well as donor requirements.
2. Actively contribute to the development of the RDS strategy, implementation modalities, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework, in coordination with the RDS Coordinator, M&E Officer and Project Officers and through close collaboration with other units of the mission, the Regional Office, national and local authorities, beneficiary communities and other relevant Durable Solutions stakeholders.
3. Work to position IOM, in accordance with institutional strengths and mandate vis-a-vis other Durable Solutions partners.
4. Represent IOM at relevant meetings (platforms related to Durable Solutions, Returns, Early Recovery, Stabilization, etc.) and with government and stakeholders relevant to the Unit.
5. Proactively create and strengthen linkages with other IOM Somalia units, including Migration Health, Somalia Stabilization Initiative, Camp Coordination and Camp Management and Displacement Tracking Matrix.
6. Take responsibility for enhancing the capacity of staff within the RDS Unit and contribute to institutional learning at Somalia mission and global levels.
7. Ensure proper documentation and external representation of the Unit activities implemented, including that all supportive documents for the projects (distribution reports, way-bills, beneficiary registration, land agreements, etc.) are recorded and filed.
8. Maintain oversight over project deadlines, financial and narrative reporting requirements in accordance with IOM Rules and Regulations and donor requirements.
9. Ensure timeliness and efficiency by regular and periodical monitoring of progress and budget utilization throughout implementation of the project activities; advise the management on corrective measures if necessary.
10. Regularly coordinate and share implementation update with the relevant units of IOM Somalia, UN agencies and donors for enhancing internal/external coordination and public relations.
11. Establish and maintain strong partnerships and timely liaison with implementing partners, the donor community, government entities, local authorities, UN agencies and other stakeholders on plans and implementation status as well as technical issues that may need to be addressed.
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and budgets and actively liaise with existing and potential donors for funding opportunities for the Unit.
13. In close coordination with other units, particularly Displacement Tracking Matrix Unit, lead on developing an evidence base for programmes through research, feedback mechanisms and the application of Durable Solutions’ best practices and frameworks in the context of Somalia.
14. Manage donor trips and external monitoring.
15. Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, International Development, Law, 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 implementing stabilization and/or durable solutions programmes in a post-crisis volatile setting, including project management at middle or senior managerial positions undertaking progressive responsibilities;
• Experience in resource mobilization, development of project designing, monitoring and evaluation with familiarity with the logical framework approach and proposal/report writing;
• Experience in facilitation and coordination of training;
• Experience in handling sensitive situations and cultivate productive relationships;
• Working experience in the Somali context an advantage;
• Knowledge of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) protocols, and experience working in a phase Ill or above security environment;
• Strong budgeting and general analytical skills and familiarity with financial management.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Somali, Arabic, French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
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.p df
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.
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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 19 May 2019 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment