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Position Title : Head of Programmes

Duty Station : Algiers, Algeria

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 20 August 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:

IOM Algeria is a small mission on a rapid growth trajectory. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission-Representative, the Head of Programmes (HoP) will be involved in the promotion and implementation of IOM’s programmes/projects in Algeria, in close coordination with relevant Project Coordinators. Given the current limited size and portfolio of the mission the HoP may also take up direct project management responsibilities, namely, for example, for the Operations Unit, for the J/TIP project and the MHU resettlement project.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Direct supervision of Heads of Unit and Heads of Sub-Offices on programme and operations related matters.
2. Convene regular coordination meetings with Heads of Unit and Heads of Sub-Offices to discuss, prepare and coordinate responses to emerging issues.
3. Provide oversight on the project development process as well as monitoring and evaluation of activities to ensure an effective Results Based Management.
4. Establish and oversee, in close liaison with the Government of Algeria – a multi-stakeholder coordination mechanism for relevant actors involved in migration programming in the country.
5. Coordinate and support the development and implementation of new programs and projects on migration management, refugee resettlement and transportation assistance, emergency and post crisis, labour migration, migration and development, migration health and other emerging migration issues such as the nexus between migration, environment and climate change.
6. Directly supervise staff members working on issues that are crosscutting to the overall activities of the mission, such as Monitoring and Evaluation and Data Base management.
7. Coordinate IOM’s engagement with the United Nations Country Team (UNCT)in close consultation with respective Heads of Unit in the mission.
8. Serve as the IOM Algeria focal point for the Cadre de Coopération Stratégique, especially for specific migration related programs and projects.
9. Undertake in-country and international duty travels for the purpose of program assessment, technical guidance and evaluation, resource mobilization or to represent IOM at meetings of governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.
10. Lead fund-raising efforts for new activities and projects.
11. Act as Officer in Charge (OiC) as required and when the CoM is absent.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political Science, Social Science, International Relations, Law 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 development and/or humanitarian sector at the international level dealing with the full range of IOM interventions.

• Demonstrated successful management track record;

• Sound knowledge of project cycle as well as of monitoring and evaluation;

• Sound knowledge of financial and business administration;

• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with international institutions;

• Demonstrated successful fund-raising track record Good level of computer literacy is essential.

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 Arabic 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.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.

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.