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Position Title : Project Development Officer

Duty Station : Tripoli, Libya

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 27 February 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 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, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People’s Democratic

Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Montenegro, Marshall Islands,

Mauritania, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon

Islands, Seychelles, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Eswatini,

Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCOM) in Libya, the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Development and Donor Relations Officer based in Tunis, and in close coordination with relevant Project Managers, Regional Thematic Specialists (RTSs) and Headquarters (HQs), the successful candidate will identify IOM- relevant project opportunities, develop project proposals, and produce project reports for the Mission.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Act as the focal point for the design and development of new projects/programmes in line with donor priorities and mission’s strategy, in close coordination with the relevant programmatic units, government authorities, international and regional institutions, and partner organizations in public/private sectors.
2. Contribute to developing and maintaining strong and regular liaison with the programme’s partners, such as government authorities, diplomatic missions, and any other concerned agencies and working groups.
3. Support the planning and organizing of all aspects of new projects/programmes. Monitor and

backstop ongoing activities in compliance with IOM regional guidelines and the requirements of individual governments.

1. Draft donor profiles and guidance notes on donor priorities. Assist in developing approaches to expand the IOM donor base, including research and mapping of funding trends.
2. Prepare and ensure timely and quality preparation and submissions of all project reports according to IOM and donor formats as required.
3. Compile and prepare regular summaries and reports. Ensure that they are in line with donor requirements and are shared with relevant units.
4. Assist in publishing press releases, Public Information (PI) and Monitoring and Evaluation

(M&E) reports as required.

1. Assist the COM in carrying out initiatives to promote IOM’s image and to increase the level of

IOM activities in the country/region.

1. Represent IOM and participate in seminars and other meetings as requested by the COM.
2. Work closely with relevant Project Managers on the development of proposals and liaise with IOM units at HQs, RO and other Missions involved in the project. Obtain approvals for submission of project documents.
3. Undertake duty travel relating to project assessments as required.
4. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations 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 project development and project management, humanitarian and migration-related activities, complex project implementation, budget drafting, research, report writing, liaison with governments and international agencies;

• Experience with project planning, scheduling and deployment of resources, and evaluation and assessment;

• Experience in liaising with government authorities, national/international institutions and donors.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic, French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Note

With possible relocation to Tunis, Tunisia depending on the security situation in Libya.

Desirable Competencies:

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.

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.