National Program Officer – RRF 145 views0 applications

Vacancy No.	:	IOM-SVN/0015/2019
Position Title	:	National Program Officer – RRF
Duty Station	:	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Classification Type of Appointment	: :	NOA SVN, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date	:	As soon as possible
Closing Date	:	Feb 28, 2019

Organizational Context and Scope

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

Context and Scope of the Position

Under the overall supervision of the EPC Program Coordinator and the direct supervision of the RRF-E Programme Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the content and processes of sub-grants consistently meet project objectives and IOM standards

 

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

 Ø  Check the overall quality of sub-grants documentation, in English, and the timely entry of all relevant sub-grant information.

 Ø  Prepare Purchase Request Forms (PRFs) and other internal IOM sub-granting documentation for review by the RRF-E Programme Manager.

 Ø  Under the guidance of the RRF-E Programme Manager and as part of the due diligence assessment for potential implementing partners, perform reviews with Finance Assistant of partner’s programmatic capacity and financial management. Assure information from partner meetings is correctly entered into the project database.

 Ø  Maintain systems of communication and data transfer with implementing partners, recommend enhancements to the RRF-E Programme Manager, and apply appropriate, program-wide standards of sub-grant integrity, data collection and management, and information flow.

 Ø  Prepare sub-grantee reporting templates based on sub-grant proposals. Prepare the initial review of reports submitted by sub-grantees and prepare comments for improvement as needed.

 Ø  Produce reports and run queries on project information as requested by the RRF-E Programme Manager; propose revisions to reporting templates and refinements to existing mechanisms as required.

 Ø  Together with the RRF-E Programme Manager ensure that partners fully understand all administrative requirements of the RRF-E sub-grants process, undertaking capacity building with those partners that may require it.

 Ø  Draft progress reports and donor briefing notes.

 Ø  Attend coordination meeting with partners and relevant cluster (s) when delegated by the RRF-E program Manager. And prepare minutes of meeting.

 Ø  Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the RRF-E Program Manager.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification     

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Development, Business Administration, Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution

 Professional Experience

• Minimum of 6 years relevant work experience
• Practical experience in community-based and/or small-grants programming, sub-grant writing, humanitarian response and/or civil-society strengthening;
• Experience working with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programmes preferably with the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA);
• Previous experience in operational activities in a post-crisis or emergency area

Languages 

• Thorough knowledge of spoken and written English and Amharic is required
• Knowledge of local languages like Somali and Oromiffa is an advantage.

 Values and Competencies

• The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values: ·         Inclusion & respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible. ·          Integrity & 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 ·         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 ·         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 & vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction

Other

 Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

 

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application/ motivation  letter enclosed with only detail CV written in English  via our e-mail address [email protected], by Feb 28, 2019 at the latest, referring the position title and Vacancy number in the subject line of your email; no photocopies of educational/training certificates is required at this stage; applicant who doesn`t follow the required application procedure will automatically be disqualified from the competition.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We strongly encourage qualified women to apply!