OIM recruits 01 Programme Manager
Position Title : Programme Manager (Labour Mobility and Human Development)
Duty Station : Mogadishu, Somalia
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 03 July 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 vacancy, 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; El Salvador; 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.
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission for Somalia, and in close coordination with Regional Thematic Specialists and relevant units at Headquarters, the Programme Officer (Labour Mobility and Human Development) at IOM Somalia will be responsible for the overall management of labour migration and human development programming in Somalia, including planning, managing, budgeting, timely implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Develop, prepare, implement and provide oversight of programmes and projects in the field of labour migration and human development, ensuring that they are:
a) consistent with IOM’s policies, thematic guidance notes and any relevant national policies and/or regional strategies;
b) coherent, relevant, and feasible, and take into account good practices in the area of migrant protection;
c) developed and implemented according to IOM’s project development procedures as established by the IOM Project Handbook and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); d) effectively coordinated with implementing partners and other relevant stakeholders; and,
e) Regularly monitored by developing monitoring tools as necessary to ensure effective implementation of activities.
2. Ensure an efficient management and implementation of the LHD Programme portfolio. This entails identifying the sectors/ ministries within Somalia that needs the most assistance in terms of institutional capacity building. Conduct regular institutional assessments in order to inform IOM’s level of intervention and duration of such intervention, and ensure appropriate visibility.
3. Ensure timely and quality preparation and submissions of project reports according to IOM and donor formats as required. Prepare regular updates, programme summaries, press releases and other relevant information materials and statistics, according to the specific project needs.
4. Monitor and be responsible for the administration of multiple budgets and financial status of projects and propose corrective measures in coordination with the mission’s Resource Management Officers (RMO) and CoM, as well as relevant units at the Regional Office in Nairobi; and ensure timely and accurate donor reporting in coordination with the RMOs.
5. Effectively engage with the Somali Government both at the national and local levels, in particular with the Ministry of Labour and other key ministries; and provide policy advice and technical assistance to relevant Government departments in line with national policies and/ or regional strategies; Coordinate training for Somali Government officials on labour migration issues.
6. Contribute to the development an effective labour migration strategy/policy for IOM Somalia to provide assistance to the Government of Somalia in exploring bilateral labour agreements with the Gulf Countries as well as some European countries.
7. Integrate employment, development and skills policies that maximize the employment impact of economic growth, investment and development, which are gender sensitive and inclusive.
8. Establish and maintain strong partnerships with relevant units within IOM Somalia, government entities, donors, civil society and institutions, UN agencies and other stakeholders.
9. Facilitate the development and submission of new project proposals and fundraising opportunities relevant to Somalia by leading technical and project development initiatives in line with the LHD and IOM Somali’s strategic objectives.
10. Actively contribute to programme analysis and presentations by providing inputs on activities, achievements, and problems encountered and pertinent developments; and regularly share national and cross-border trends and developments with the regional thematic specialists at within RO Nairobi and other relevant colleagues as appropriate.
11. Facilitate close collaboration with IOM’s other service areas in the country, including Migration Health, Migrant Protection, and Emergency, Post Crisis, and Response, in order to integrate and mainstream labour migration and human development into project proposals, tools and strategies where relevant and possible.
12. Represent IOM in various forums and thematic groups relating to migration and labour development at national level and other relevant fora as required.
13. Supervise and mentor project staff; conduct performance appraisal of the staff using the IOM Staff Evaluation System (SES); and actively identify and promote training needs of the staff.
14. Undertake regular duty travels related to programme and project management as required.
15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in International Development, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Social or Political Science 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 the field of international development or humanitarian response, including at least 4 years of field experience in a post conflict, complex emergency and highly insecure area;
• Experience with project management and implementation, especially, multi-year and multi-sectoral projects;
• Knowledge and/or experience in labour migration and human development, as well as working with diaspora experts;
• Experience working with government officials, donor agencies, civil society organization, NGOs and institutions; • Experience in creating information materials, as well as experience in making presentations and delivering training;
• Experience working with Somali Government officials an advantage.
• Knowledge of the region an advantage.
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, 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.
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 03 July 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
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.