Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 31 Dec 2018
Position Title : Project Development and Policy Officer
Duty Station : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Nine months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 31 December 2018
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:
The portfolio of the IOM Mission in Ethiopia is growing and complexity and a Programme Support Unit (PSU) has been established to support with project development and reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and to ensure quality control, homogeneity and synergy in the work of the various Units (Migration Health, Operations, Emergency and Post Crisis, Migration Management). The PSU focuses primarily on the following activities: Project Development, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Reporting, Donor and Partner Liaison.
The successful candidate will lead the Programme Support Unit in close collaboration with other relevant colleagues in the Mission and in Headquarters (HQs) and will ensure technical and programmatic support for project development and related activities carried out in the Mission.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Evaluate project development and reporting staff and deliverables within the IOM Ethiopia
Mission ensuring quality control of project proposals, reports and external material.
- Coordinate and ensure quality assurance support for migration policy related projects in the
mission.
Ensure that all Mission projects are in line with IOM’s strategic goals, mission and policy priorities.
Draft IOM’s policy inputs on migration issues in the country and the region for submission to donors and other stakeholders.
Consolidate and analyze development assistance policies, trends and priorities, and identify relevant project opportunities based on needs in Ethiopia and donor priorities.
Prepare, coordinate and ensure the submission of funding proposals considering national and donor priorities, United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), and IOM’s country, regional and global strategic priorities and objectives.
Ensure the timely and quality submission of project reports and new proposals in accordance with IOM and donor formats.
Design, organize and conduct regular training sessions and on the job training for staff in the field to build capacities on project development and reporting.
Liaise and coordinate with relevant stakeholders, such as national and local government counterparts, civil society groups, diplomatic missions, UN agencies and other national and international organizations and existing business networks on IOM work in Ethiopia.
Support the monitoring of progress against strategic objectives, project and program benchmarks and UNDAF results. Participate in the establishment of a common M&E framework that incorporates regular reporting requirements and impact evaluation strategies, in close coordination with M&E staff and project managers.
Coordinate internally with all units and sub-offices in response to requests for information from HQs, RO, donors, partners, and any other relevant stakeholders.
Write, edit and review documents both for internal and external use, as requested.
Support the role of IOM Ethiopia in leading discussions of the UN Migration Working Group.
Whenever possible undertake visits to the field in coordination with project specialists to support project development and reporting.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Experience in project development and project management, humanitarian and migration-related activities, report writing and liaison with relevant stakeholders;
• Work experience in the region is an asset;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Excellent report writing skills;
• Effective resource management skills and strategic and creative thinking.
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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 31 December 2018 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-apply.html
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 18.12.2018 to 31.12.2018
Requisition: SVN2018/328(P)-ProjectDevelopmentandPolicyOfficer(P3)-AddisAbaba,Ethiopia (55755406) Released
Posting: Posting NC55755407 (55755407) Released
