UN Volunteer — Reporting and Capacity Building Officer with IOM in Libya 105 views0 applications

Full description of assignment: https://www.unv.org/calls/LBYR000049-7137

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority, under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager – IBM/SAR/TC, the UN Volunteer will be responsible to:

1. Support reviewing and improving the reporting mechanisms for the projects covered by the IBM/SAR/TC unit, based on results-based monitoring and evaluation principles and in cooperation with IOM’s Programme Support and Development Unit;
2. Ensure timely submission of accurate and consistent reports to donors, in coordination with External Relations, PDSU and PIO, as necessary and according to IOM’s and donor’s branding guidelines;
3. Draft clear and concise reports, updates, briefings and presentations on the progress in the implementation and achievements related to IBM projects and programmes, based on the inputs received from field teams;
4. Support in drafting new project proposals and fundraising initiatives as well as in identifying new areas of engagement in the IBM/SAR/TC domain;
5. Collaborate for the development and implementation of unit’s project implementation plans and work plans and support projects reviews, as well as monitoring and evaluation activities;
6. Assist in liaison work with the government officials, aiming to foster close cooperation and working relationship in the implementation of unit activities;
7. Support in adopting a strategic approach in the design and implementation of capacity building projects and initiatives in coordination and cooperation with national authorities;
8. Oversee the design, preparation and implementation of training programmes for national authorities;
9. Monitor the activity of implementing partners and verify they deliver planned assistance to the beneficiaries within the timeframe and according to work plans, including in relation information management and reporting;
10. Assist in the production and dissemination of information and visibility material, including drafting of contents for brochures, web sites, newsletters, leaflets;
11. Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Programme Manager or the Chief of Mission.

The incumbent will work closely with Project Development Officers in the Project Development Support Unit (PDSU), Public Information (PI) staff and members of other IOM Libya units.

The responsibilities have two distinct workstreams. The incumbent will divide his/her time approximately 60/40 between work in support of units reporting obligations and engagements related to capacity building.

The Reporting and Capacity Building Officer will have the opportunity to acquire an in-depth understanding of the complex situation in Libya, specifically the current political, security and migration crises, as he/she will be contributing to IOM Libya’s reporting, as well as to the analysis of the challenges this country faces at the moment and will gain exposure to both the PDSU and IBM work.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent

Education – Additional Comments:

• Master’s degree in Languages, Linguistics, Journalism, Communications, Law, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Required experience: 36 Months

Experience remark:

• Success in the United Nations competitive examination for editors or the United Nations competitive examination for translators/précis-writers and verbatim reporters would be an advantage;
• Two years of professional experience in editing, preferably at the international level;
• Previous experience in editing, graphic design and capacity building;
• Working experience and familiarity with subjects of direct relevance to the work of IOM would be an asset.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
• Arabic(Optional), Level – Working Knowledge

Area of expertise: Monitoring and evaluation, Public information and reporting, Knowledge management, archiving and documentation

Area of expertise details:

Languages, Linguistics, Journalism, Communications, Law, International Relations or a related field.

Driving license: No

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Working in Teams