Project Coordinator – N’Djamena 48 views0 applications

Position Title : Project Coordinator

Duty Station : N’Djamena, Chad

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 26 August 2018

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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Czech

Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

As part of a new and expanding mission team, IOM Chad is recruiting a proactive and highly independent Project Coordinator to oversee various projects ranging from climate change induced displacement, durable solutions, border management, diaspora engagement, peacebuilding and cash for work interventions; the is project being supervised and managed by a dedicated project manager.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission and in coordination with the Regional Office in Dakar, the successful candidate’s role will be one of general supervision and continuous staff development to build national capacities as much as ensuring high quality project management according to IOM and donor rules and regulations. The total volume of received funding for the projects currently implemented is 3,9 million USD for a period of 18 months (December 2019).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide overall coordination support to the various programmes implemented currently and in the future related to the following fields of intervention: peacebuilding, climate change, border management, cash for work programming, diaspora engagement.
2. Liaise with donors, government and other stakeholders on ongoing IOM programmes in close coordination with the Chief of Mission.
3. Ensure adherence to workplans, regular monitoring of activities, timely reporting according to donor specifications. Support Project Managers in the review and editing process of all reporting.
4. Backstop and provide managerial supervision and advice to the project managers as required to ensure timely and high-quality results delivery.
5. Proactively train and guide the project managers, all of whom are national staff, newly engaged with IOM in adherence to IOM administrational processes and procurement procedures.
6. Ensure coherent, precise and continuous public information through issuing if regular press notes, representation of projects on social media etc.
7. Ensure close linking with the regional thematic specialists on arising challenges as identified in a pro-active and timely manner.
8. Contribute to mission reporting efforts.
9. Closely monitor the social environment in which IOM is operating to ensure pro-active, timely and transparent project adjustments as required.
10. Contribute to accountability to communities through regular monitoring exercises and establishment of feedback mechanisms.
11. Represent IOM in joint programming and coordination fora, such as the Project Management Team of the UN, the UN communication group and the peacebuilding working teams.
12. Promote and support project development according to the needs and situation analysis ran throughout the country in accordance to IOM project development standards in coordination with the CoM.
13. Ensure timely and coherent project planning, including logistics or recruitment processes.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict Studies, Social Sciences 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

• Progressively responsible experience in managing complex projects;

• Experience in challenging hard-ship posts;

• Experience in mentoring and staff development;

• Significant experience in application of IOM rules and procedures, especially concerning administration and procurement;

• Experience with project development and donor liaison;

• Experience with joint funding mechanisms, such as peacebuilding fund/ UNDAF etc.;

• Technical experience with any of the following: cash for work methodologies, peacebuilding programming, border management, diaspora engagement.

Languages

Fluency in English and French is required.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

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.