Chief of Party and Head of Sub-Office 103 views0 applications

Position Title: Chief of Party and Head of Sub-Office

Duty Station: Tangier, Morocco

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P4

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 21 July 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 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. External female candidates:
3. Candidate from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; 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); Latvia; 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 of IOM and female candidates.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director and direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Tangier, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the overall management of the sub-offices of IOM an the implementation of the USAID-funded FORSATY program in the cities of Tangier and Tetouan, in the north of Morocco. The program is being implemented with close collaboration with Government of Morocco (GoM) Ministry partners and with local non-governmental organizations. The main expected outcome of the Program is that marginalized youth can access economic and social opportunities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and manage the operational, human resources, administrative and financial functions of the Sub-Office in accordance with the Organization’s regulations and procedures. Execute responsibility for the recruitment and capacity building of local staff. Staff supervision includes management of project staff and consultants of the Tangier Sub-Office, in Tetouan, M’diq-Fnideq and Al-Hoceima, and reporting and liaison staff based in Rabat.
2. Perform Chief of Party functions for the USAID/MCRA Program, and manager of other donor funding including UK/Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) funding, direct and monitor the implementation and reporting of all activities in line with IOM standards and in accordance to the stipulations of each donor/grant agreements.
3. Analyse gaps, operational challenges and constraints and act to increase effectiveness and programme success, and to streamline procedures for the Programme and the Sub-Office
4. Establish, promote and strengthen working relationships with regional and local governmental authorities, international organizations and NGOs, and other stakeholders.
5. Liaise with the RTS (Regional Technical Specialist) in Cairo, and share information in terms of lessons learned and the good practices and experiences – at national level, regional level and global level.
6. Undertake duty travel related to programme assessments and guidance, liaison functions, management meetings.
7. Provide regular and timely advice, updates and reports, programme achievements, challenges, finances and donor liaison issues to the CoM and other Senior Management staff.
8. Ensure compliance to mandatory IOM trainings for all staff, consultants and local partners.
9. Ensure compliance with IOM policies and procedures, including implementation of internal control measures to prevent fraud and mismanagement.
10. Ensure oversight of deadlines, narrative and financial reporting requirements in accordance with IOM Rules and Regulations as well as the donor/grant agreements.
11. Take necessary measures, in coordination with the Project Management Team and the Country Office’s Protection Unit, in ensuring prevention and proper responses to complaints of fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, and other unethical practices.
12. Ensure field visibility in coordination with the donor/s and relevant units within IOM.
13. Liaise with relevant security actors – particularly United Nations Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS) – to ensure that IOM staff are cleared for travel in a timely and efficient manner.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Peacebuilding, Political or Social Sciences, International Development, Humanitarian Studies, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience managing large and complex programs in governance, youth development, employment, countering violent extremism or comparable programming;

• Demonstrated supervisory experience in staff management including staff evaluations;

• Proven record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with governmental and diplomatic authorities, national, regional and international institutions as well as civil society actors including the media and private sector;

• Experience working on USAID programmes is an advantage.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multiple activities and to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;

• Good oral and written communication and analytical skills, required.

Languages

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

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

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

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 3

• 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 3

• 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.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 funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible 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 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.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.