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Position Title: Project Officer

Duty Station: Djibouti, Djibouti

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: 10 February 2022

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.

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; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros;Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Migratory movements from the Horn of Africa along the Eastern Route to Yemen has been traditionally one of the world’s busiest routes, with numbers steadily rising over the last decade. Djibouti’s strategic location on the banks of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden makes it host to some of the largest migration flows on the African continent. In particular, Djibouti is at the center of complex, bi-directional migratory flows on the Eastern Route, used mostly by Ethiopian nationals wishing to reach the Gulf States.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) and direct supervision of Head of Program, the incumbent will be responsible for providing support and assistance for the implementation of the program “Shelter and NFI support for migrants in Djibouti” funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Centre (KSR), with a specific focus on various phases including project implementation, coordination, monitoring, reporting, project development, and resource mobilization.

Planned interventions will directly contribute to the overall goal of the Regional Migrant Response Plan (MRP) for the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Somalia and Djibouti) and Yemen (2021-2024) which seeks to ensure coordination and partnership enable more efficient use of scarce resources and effective responses to address humanitarian and protection needs, risks and vulnerabilities of migrants, and contribute to community stabilization and resilience in the Horn of African and Yemen.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Under the supervision of the COM, assist in the management and the overall implementation of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief programme in Djibouti in a timely manner, and support its financial, administrative and technical implementation in compliance with IOM policies and standards, as well as donor requirements
2. Support the development of workplans and ensure timely implementation, monitor project progress, identify and document significant project events, decisions, deviations or problems and recommend appropriate action to expedite the delivery of inputs according to the work plan.
3. Support coordination with MRP partners in close coordination with RO Nairobi and as per the requirements established by the MRP.
4. Support strong partnerships with key government stakeholders, UN agencies, civil society organizations and private sector entities.
5. Draft portions of required progress, donor and other project reports in coordination with RONairobi and in alignment with KSA requirements and facilitate proper information exchange on all operational aspects of the KSR program and in support of MRP information coordination and reporting efforts.
6. Support the communication and visibility plans of the KSR program and MRP strategy.
7. Contribute to the development of new proposals in the area of migration management, with a focus on activities related to migrant protection and assistance, by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing needs and the local context for the planning, development and administration of individual projects, and draft segments of project proposals in accordance with IOM institutional guidelines, standards and best practices.
8. Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, stakeholders and partners to discuss operational and implementation issues, identify solutions and support recommendations, either directly or indirectly.
9. Attend and participate in Steering Committee and other meetings, relevant seminars and other events aimed at developing new projects and programmes and promoting IOM’s image and activities.
10. Undertake duty travel relating to project assessment, project implementation, monitoring, and liaison with counterparts, and provide information and technical guidance with respect to project management and internal procedures.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, 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 and in-depth knowledge in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, IOM project development, and management;

• Experience in project development and/or management, with a preferred focus on protection and assistance;

• Experience in liaising with national and international institutions and donors and knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming (preferably EU);

• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably monitoring of multi country programmes/project.

Skills

• Knowledge of IOM financial rules and regulations is an advantage;

• Excellent writing and communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with project partners;

• Ability to interpret information and identify and analyse problems;

• Excellent report writing skills and level of computer literacy;

• Knowledge on East and Horn of Africa is an advantage.

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). Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

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.

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.

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.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.