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Position Title : Project Manager

Duty Station : N’Djamena, Chad

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 22 September 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); Libya; Marshall Islands; 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:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission and in coordination with the Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE) Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS) in the Regional Office in Dakar, the incumbent is responsible for the coordination with the project implementing partners World Food Programme (WFP), including coordination of the efforts of the two agencies (IOM and WFP) in regard to the implementation of the Peacebuilding Fund project and the direct implementation of the IOM component of the project.

The project aims at supporting a peacebuilding initiative in the centre-north of Chad, a vastly rural zone with limited to no access to social media focused on youth and rural communities. Jointly with WFP, IOM will work on developing a community stabilization approach bringing together youth, authorities and wider communities to develop alternative livelihood opportunities,

manage and inform of the risk of irregular migration and trafficking towards the north.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of new methods to interact with communities, the development of creative means of communication without relying on social media and be part of a young and highly motivated team.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate between the two implementing agencies and close collaboration with the donor.
2. Provide information and technical guidance regarding the project towards government and other stakeholders.
3. Facilitate all internal and external narrative and financial reporting, including donor reporting, ensuring coordination and consolidation of partner reports according to donor guidelines.
4. Facilitate, monitor and record all coordination efforts on the ground, with partners, donors and stakeholders and ensure communication of outcomes to all implementing partners in a timely manner.
5. Directly supervise the implementation of the IOM component of the peacebuilding project, including all activity components.
6. Contribute to the development of and pro-actively seek creative ways to launch communication and awareness raising activities reaching migrants and rural communities without access to cellphone networks.
7. Track and follow up on the financial management of the project budget.
8. Provide backstopping support to WFP activities in Borkou as required and ensure close coordination of the IOM activities in Barh el Gazal and Batha with WFP as required (this may entail coordination of logistics and workplans as well as HR).
9. In close collaboration with the Chief of Mission, manage sub-office activities under the project activities in accordance to IOM rules and regulations, this includes but is not limited to: a. Disseminating timely reports to the mission leadership; b. Verifying requests for operational advances and recommending settlement thereof; c. Monitoring the outputs of and technical support to incoming consultants; d. Logistical organization of daily work on the islands; e. Close liaison with United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) on security and close linkage with the mission management in Ndjamena; f. Coordination and supervision of relevant project components, including the preparation and supervision of clear time planning for the consultants and community mobilizers to ensure all project activities are met within the workplan;
10. Encourage and facilitate consistent accompaniment of communities throughout the project implementation process as required. Proactively draft or revise formats for community engagement and monitoring techniques, which take into account community suggestions.
11. Monitor mobility dimensions in Northern Chad, maintain effective communication channels with the support services in Chad for any potential developments and provide input to mobility reporting in Northern Chad.
12. Contribute to the development of a mapping and tracking system for arising or existing conflicts or risks, recommend the inclusion of additional enhancements to include factors which may contribute to tracking displacement and root causes of trafficking, and monitor in particular the developments along the Libyan border. Ensure the generation of regular and concise reporting of any potential developments both in the context of the project and beyond.
13. Contribute to the development of and strictly adhere to community-based Do No Harm frameworks and non-violent communication principles.
14. Organize and support monitoring missions, as well as donor visits, as required.
15. Facilitate adequate and coordinated visibility and communication about the project, including through press visits, radio messaging, social media and press releases.
16. Undertake duty travel as required.
17. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Management, Conflict Mediation or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Work experience in hardship duty stations, including on project development, reporting and implementation.

• Experience in project management;

• Experience in fieldwork in a challenging environment and community-based conflict mediation processes preferred;

• Experience in implementing projects in fragile and post-conflict political settings preferred.

• Experience with communication campaigns, monitoring and evaluation of community dynamics.

• Demonstrated track record of independent project management and implementation.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in French and English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Note

*This position covers two duty stations which are N’djamena and Faya, Chad.

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.p

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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.