OIM recruits 01 Project Development & Reporting Officer

OIM recruits 01 Project Development & Reporting Officer

L’Organisation Internationale pour les Migrants (OIM)

Niamey, Niger

Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement

 Position Title : Project Development & Reporting OfficerDuty Station : Niamey, NigerClassification : Professional Staff, Grade P2Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extensionEstimated Start Date : As soon as possibleClosing Date : 21 December 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 andinclusion 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 candidates2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; 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 overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Niger, the direct supervision of the Head of the Programme Support Unit (PSU) and in close coordination with all Project Managers in the Mission, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for assisting with the development of project proposals and reporting in support of IOM Niger country strategic priorities as well as donor liaison.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:1. Contribute to drafting new concept notes, project proposals, submission packages and other project documents in close coordination with relevant managerial and thematic units, the Resource Management Unit for budget-specific processes as well as with the relevant IOM RO(s), HQ division and SLO when applicable;2. Verify that the development of projects is in line with donor profiles and donor priorities as well as IOM requirements and standards, including results-based management (RBM) principles and review and endorsement processes embedded to the PRIMA-for-all platform and the IOM Project handbook, and follow up accordingly;3. Assist in developing approaches to expand IOM Niger donor base, including research and mapping of funding trends and sporadic support to donor liaison events;4. Coordinate donor agreements and project activation with managers and finance colleagues;5. Work closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation officer to facilitate consistency and quality across logical frameworks, results matrix, evaluation-specific aspects or other monitoring and evaluation aspects required by IOM standards or donors for the proposals;6. In close coordination with various PMs, track submission progress, and review and edit interim and final project reports for donors and the Regional Office, ensuring adherence to project proposals, signed agreements and institutional reporting requirements of IOM and donors;7. Support PSU Knowledge Management (KM) by ensuring that project documents, donor agreements and key correspondences are archived on IOM PSU Sharepoint as well as monitored through the regular update of the IOM Niger Project pipeline tool;8. Participate in donor briefings, conferences, workshops, UN working groups, etc. as requested by the Chief of Mission;9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education• Master’s degree in Development, Social or Political Sciences, Management or a related field from an accredited University with two years of relevant professional experience; or• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience• Experience in the field of migration issues, project design, and project implementation;• Work experience in project development, research, report writing and logical framework approach;• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities relevant as well as other national andinternational institutions;• Work experience in/familiarity with the region is an asset.
Skills• Knowledge of the IOM project cycle and project development standards;• Knowledge of UN and IOM programming;• Knowledge of donor-specific culture and standard calls for bids;• Excellent knowledge of migration management principles, concepts and techniques.
LanguagesIOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.For this position, fluency in English and French 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.
Notes1 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 assumesresponsibility 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 andcommunicates 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 fundingconfirmation.This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remaineligible 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 inthe Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who arenationals 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. Nolate applications will be accepted.
How to apply:Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitmentsystem, by 21 December 2020 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

Posting period:  to 21.12.2020
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.POSTULER