Position Title :  Project Officer (Community Stabilization)

Duty Station  :   IOM Libya in Tunis, Tunisia

Classification  :   Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment  :   Special short-term graded, Nine months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date  :   As soon as possible

Closing Date  :   24 October 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; 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); Latvia; Libya; 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:

IOM Libya’s community stabilization program includes multiple projects with objectives to promote community collaboration, self-reliance and social cohesion by engaging various groups in activities promoting shared benefits and peaceful coexistence. The program receives multi-donor funding and supports a wide range of small-scale interventions, including rehabilitation of basic infrastructure, basic service restoration, support to livelihood development, civil society capacity building, civil society activities, socio-cultural activities, and support to local governance structures.

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Community Stabilization (CS) Program Manager (PM), the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for project implementation of projects and initiatives related to the peace consolidation, stabilization, reintegration of internally displaced persons (IDPs), capacity building and overall economic development in Libya, as well as assisting in project development to further expand the community stabilization program. The portfolio will include direct project management and implementation support to all projects in the CS portfolio.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Project management

1. Develop detailed project implementation plans for projects or project components, indicating key actions, milestones and deadlines to ensure that projects’ goals are achieved, and services are delivered to beneficiaries.

2. Support PM in managing and coordinate the implementation of project activities including financial, administrative, and technical oversight in line with IOM policies and practices, and donor requirements.

3. Oversee the contracting of services and grants under the CS program.

4. Coordinate activities with external project stakeholders such as local government counterparts, community representatives, partner agencies, implementing partners, donors and civil society as required, to ensure effective implementation of projects.

5. Help identify operational challenges, risks and viable solutions considering the remote implementation of the project and the volatile security situation in Libya.

6. Support the CS Program Manager in the guidance to project staff and consultants in Tunis, Tripoli and in the field.

Monitoring and reporting

7. Monitor project implementation progress against project scope, schedule and budget on a regular basis, to document and evaluate results, increase effectiveness and recommend appropriate action.

8. Provide regular project progress updates, with key results and challenges to CS Program Manager, and the Chief of Mission on the status of project and project components, identifying areas for improvement and recommending improvements.

9. Produce regular and timely internal and external reports, with adherence to project proposals, signed agreements and institutional reporting requirements of IOM and the donors, to provide an objective overview of program implementation, and staffing and financial issues.

10. Draft and prepare presentations, talking points and briefings on project activities.

11. Support the organization’s overall knowledge management through collecting and promoting good practices and lessons learned, contributing to a collection of replicable good practices for CS programming.

Project development and donor liaison

12. Assist the CS Program Manager in the development of IOM’s CS strategy and programming in Libya through the development of concept notes and project proposals, in consultation with the Regional Office, HQ, the host government and other relevant actors.

13. Support the CS Program Manager in the representing the CS Program and its projects towards donors, Government, and other relevant stakeholders.

14. Support the CS PM in engagement with donors as required on project design, scope, schedule, budget, financing and contractual arrangements.

15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations 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

• Experience, including building civil society coalitions, brokering technical cooperation and partnerships, and organizing training workshops and events;

• An existing network and credibility within (global) civil society networks, ideally working on open government issues;

• Proven track record on transparency, accountability, citizen engagement and/or government responsiveness;

• Experience on public service delivery is highly desirable as is familiarity with technology for transparency initiatives;

• Proven track record working in multi-stakeholder environments or experience in working with governments desirable.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, Spanish and/or French  is an advantage.

Note

Position is based at IOM Libya in Tunis, Tunisia with possible relocation to Benghazi, Libya if and when the situation is conducive.

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 24 October 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

Posting period:  to 24.10.2019

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.