Project Officer (Security Sector Reform) 92 views0 applications

Position Title : Project Officer (Security Sector Reform)

Duty Station : Bujumbura, Burundi

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 : 28 January 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, Libya, 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 Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Transition and Recovery Division (TRD) Coordinator at IOM Burundi, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for coordinating and implementing programme activities related to Security Sector Reform (SSR).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Implement security sector reform (SSR) activities for Burundi including liaison and information sharing with different governmental entities, UN agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and the international donor community. Analyse progress and implementation reports, identify problems and propose action to expedite project delivery.
2. Follow up on logistical and administrative arrangements required for the timely implementation and monitoring of security sector reform (SSR) projects in close coordination with relevant mission units and Regional Office (RO)/ Headquarters (HQs) / Manila Administrative Centre (MAC)/ Panama Administrative Center (PAC) units, local government authorities, international and regional institutions, as well as partners’ organizations in the public/private sector.
3. Draft regular project reports in a timely manner according to IOM and donor formats, in close coordination with mission team and Project Development and Support Unit colleagues.
4. Coordinate closely with colleagues in the Department of Emergency, Department of Migration Management, and the Resource Mobilization Unit and monitor SSR responses. Identify and document significant project events, decisions, problems or deviations from overall strategy.
5. Track and monitor project expenditures and burn rates. Draft budget revisions based on negotiations with donors, changed work plans or budget reallocation.
6. Participate in inter-agency coordination meetings on security sector reform issues, as well as in relevant conferences, workshops, steering committees, policy and technical working groups, and other forums to provide technical information, facilitate coordination, and encourage cooperation with broader Transition and Recovery activities.
7. Provide technical assistance for the coordination of services to relevant sectors (i.e. Disaster Risk Reduction, Durable Solutions, Reintegration Strategy, Resilience Framework), and contribute inputs for the development of national TRD strategies.
8. Contribute to the development of new projects by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing the local context for the planning and administration of individual projects, and drafting segments of project proposals.
9. Supervise program support staff; assign and review work, provide technical and procedural guidance, and assist in the resolution of performance issues.
10. Contribute to the development of public information tools, including but not limited to success stories, newsletters and press releases.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences 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 related to security sector reform including project management, coordination, capacity building, etc;

• Experience living in an emergency context, particularly within French speaking countries or

East Africa;

• Experience liaising and negotiating with government officials, donors, UN personnel, NGOs, and other stakeholders;

• Experience in project management including management of budgets and staff.

• Strong writing skills is a distinct advantage;

• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills;

• Flexibility, tolerance and capacity to work in a team;

• Excellent computer skills, including with Microsoft functions such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Languages

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

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.