Programme Coordinator (Peacebuilding Fund – PBF) 154 views0 applications

Position Title: Programme Coordinator (Peacebuilding Fund – PBF)

Duty Station: Antananarivo, Madagascar

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade UG

Type of Appointment: Special short-term ungraded, six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 01 July 2021

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.

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Context:

Madagascar became a member of IOM in 2001, and IOM has a presence in Madagascar since 2014. Main activities in country to date have evolved and related to the preparation of National Migration Profile, direct assistance to vulnerable migrants, as well as provision of technical support and advisory to the Government of Madagascar (GoM) in the fields of Counter-Trafficking; Labour Migration governance; Migration, Environment and Climate Change; Diaspora engagement; Immigration and Border Management; Community Stabilization/DTM; and Migration and Health.

For the implementation of its Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) programme, which includes the « Répondre aux menaces à la paix et a à la cohésion sociale liées aux migrations non maitrisées par l’appui à l’autonomisation et à la promotion des femmes à Madagascar (REAP project) » implemented by IOM (lead agency) and UNDP, and the « Renforcement des Mécanismes Institutionnels Inclusifs pour la Consolidation de la Paix dans le Sud (RMIICPS project) » implemented by UNDP, IOM, and UNFPA ; IOM is recruiting a Programme Coordinator (PBF).

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, the successful candidate will be tasked to coordinate and spearhead the daily implementation of all activities under the PBF programme led by IOM in Madagascar.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide overall coordination and oversee the implementation of IOM Madagascar PBF’s REAP and RMIICPS projects through effective and timely activities conceptualisation and design, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
2. Monitor the progresses against PBF programme objectives, projects deliverables, and projects benchmarks, and prepare narrative and financial reports in accordance with donor’s requirements.
3. Have a day-to-day oversight in the monitoring of projects budgets, expenditures, ensuring donor requirements are met.
4. Ensure the timely recruitment of contractors, consultants and/or implementing partners required for the implementation of the projects, in accordance with IOM’s procedures and regulations.
5. Strengthen coordination and collaboration with other participating United Nations (UN) agencies, institutional stakeholders, implementing partners, and beneficiaries.
6. Support engagement with external partners, including Government, UN, NGOs, CSOs, and other PBF implementation-related providers and partners.
7. Identify constraints and obstacles to the implementation of projects assigned, propose solutions and/or consult the Chief of Mission in a timely manner.
8. Contribute to resource mobilization through the drafting of concept notes and proposals, and by supporting the collection and production of communication and visibility materials from ongoing projects.
9. Undertake duty travels within Madagascar related to projects activities as required.
10. Supervise staff assigned to the projects.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations/Development, Law 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 in developing and maintaining strong working relationships with governmental authorities, other national / international institutions and Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs);

• Experience in project coordination and management;

• Experience with peacebuilding and community stabilization work areas is a distinct advantage;

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

• Experience developing and overseeing collaborative, inter-agency approaches to complex issues.

Skills

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with the government officials of appropriate level on matters related to peacebuilding, resilience, transition or stabilization activities, issues and the work of IOM;

• Effective resources management skills including HR and financial management skills and ability to lead the Unit;

• Excellent organization skills, analytical and creative thinking;

• Advanced writing and communication skills.

Languages

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

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, 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.

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

• 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

• 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.

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.