Mozambique: Programme Manager (Migration Health)

Position Title : Programme Manager (Migration Health)

Duty Station : Maputo, Mozambique

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 04 July 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 work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

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; Bahamas; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; El Salvador; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic

Republic (the); Lesotho; Libya; Marshall Islands; Mauritania; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Paraguay; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), in coordination with relevant units at Headquarters (HQs), Regional Thematic Specialists (RTSs) and Regional Migration Health (MH) Coordinator in Regional Office (RO) for Southern Africa in Pretoria, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on projects in the area of migration health (MHD).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical and administrative leadership, and internal and external coordination, of all Migration Health project activities.

2. Provide timely reporting on activities in line with project documentation and donor requirements.

3. As a technical focal point, liaise with government, United Nations, civil society and other key partners to strengthen social protection mechanisms, inclusive of health, for vulnerable populations through technical assistance to the government of Mozambique for different types of migrants and by contributing to the formulation of advocacy and communication strategies.

4. Monitor the provision of health service delivery and community engagement to migrants and migrant communities of origin in Mozambique and South Africa (mine workers, ex-mineworkers, dependents, widows, elders, children, etc.).

5. Act as the IOM focal point for the Delivering as One UN in Mozambique. Specifically, co-convene Outcome 7 of the Governance Development Results Group (GDRG): People in Mozambique participate in shaping and monitoring a transparent and equitable national development agenda. Participate in relevant coordination spaces including the Health Cluster of the Humanitarian Country Team and other relevant United Nations coordination groups.

6. Monitor national and regional trends, explore potential entry points for expanded collaboration, and in coordination with the relevant mission and regional units, participate in the development of project proposals relevant to the thematic area of responsibility.

7. Supervise migration health staff and consultants and design and run professional development training for staff and partner agencies when needed.

8. Prepare project documents and donor reports.

9. In coordination with relevant counterparts in the mission and region, monitor budget and expenditures, and ensure timely implementation and efficient spend out of project budgets.

10. Undertake duty travel, including liaison with counterparts in the Southern Africa region, as required.

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Public Health (preferably focused on international health and development), Social Sciences (preferably from the Anthropologic or Sociologic fields), International Relations 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 the field of labour migration and migration health including operational and field experience, project development, reporting and management;

• Experience working with governments, donor agencies, UN partners and other international organizations;

• Experience managing projects funded by the European Union an added advantage;

• Thorough understanding of project management cycle.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English and working knowledge of Portuguese is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database

(https://whed.net/home.php).

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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

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.

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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 04 July 2019 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 21.06.2019 to 04.07.2019

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

Requisition: VN 2019/159 (P) - Programme Manager (Migration Health) (P3) - Maputo, Mozambique

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