Position Title : Project Officer (Migrant Assistance Division)
Duty Station : Cairo, Egypt
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 : 21 November 2017
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:
- Internal candidates
- Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office and the direct supervision of the MAD Head of Programme, the incumbent will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of IOM migrants’ assistance services. Beneficiaries include stranded, smuggled, trafficked migrants and other extremely vulnerable individuals.
The Project Officer should have expertise in provision of services to vulnerable beneficiaries, as well as understanding of the project management cycle. We are looking for a dynamic, hard-working person with a commitment to service to vulnerable people, and an interest in finding innovative solutions to assist migrants in need.
The Project Officer will perform the following functions:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Provide support and coordination for the timely implementation of activities under the projects that envisage migrant assistance services. Follow up on logistical and administrative arrangements, cooperate with national and international authorities, provide information and assist with arrangements required for the recruitment of project staff.
- Monitor the implementation of diversity sensitive migrant assistance services; review and contribute technical inputs for the development of relevant administrative procedures and protocols, outreach activities and relevant staff’s development.
- Coordinate and liaise with other IOM missions in the region implementing relevant activities under same projects, including monitoring and evaluation, data collection and knowledge sharing for future growth.
- In coordination with Monitoring and Evaluation staff, gather and analyse data, compile reports and monitor project progress, specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness and recommending appropriate actions, in line with mission and donor needs.
- Participate in the collection and production of all visibility material related to the project activities, including for information sharing platforms significant to the project objectives.
- Supervise support staff assigned to the project, and coordinate the work of consultants recruited to support and/or undertake specific activities.
- Maintain working relationships with government entities, implementing partners, UN agencies, donors and other stakeholders pertaining to the implementation of the relevant project activities;
- Contribute to the development of new projects by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing the local context for the planning and administration of projects, and drafting segments of project proposals.
- Participate in relevant seminars, working groups and meetings, as well as other events aimed at promoting project activities.
- Undertake site visits and duty travel, provide information and support with respect to project management and internal procedures for monitoring and reporting, and draft comments on designated aspects of project progress as an input to programme monitoring.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- Master’s degree in Social Science, Psychology, 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 human rights and/or with migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers;
- Experience in project management, including managing Migrant Assistance and Return/Reintegration projects with a Government or UN agency, or a regional or international organization;
- Experience implementing similar projects in the Middle East and/or North Africa preferred;
- Knowledge of various models and methods of providing direct assistance to marginalized and vulnerable populations;
- Experience in working with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with international organizations and NGOs;
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills;
- Experience working with Excel and databases.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic and/or French is an advantage.
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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 21 November 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-…
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 08.11.2017 to 21.11.2017
Requisition: VN 2017/242 (P) – Project Officer (Migrant Assistance Division)(P2)-Cairo,Egypt (55233232) Released
Posting: Posting NC55233235 (55233235) Released 00_s1030″
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