Programme Manager - International Organization for Migration

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Position Title
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Type of Appointment :
Programme Manager
Estimated Start Date
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Maputo, Mozambique
Official, Grade P3
Special short term,
Nine months with possibility of extension
As soon as possible
Closing Date
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December 22, 2014
Reference Code
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SVN2014/126(O)-EXT
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of
migration and 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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of nonrepresented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be
favorably considered:
Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape
Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El
Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya,
Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia,
Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint
Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland,
Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director for Southern Africa and the direct
supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the successful candidate will be responsible and
accountable for providing technical assistance to IOM and its partners, particularly the
United Nations (UN) and the Government of Mozambique. S/he will be managing projects
related to Emergency Operations, Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM),
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) as well as its staff,
including those in the sub-offices.
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S/he will lead the Shelter Cluster and/or IOM Shelter Operations and the CCCM cluster and
will coordinate and provide technical assistance to countries in the SADC region involved in
CCCM and Disaster Risk Management (DRM) capacity building (Angola, Botswana, Malawi,
Namibia, and Zambia). In addition, s/he will act as liaison to donors in his or her technical
areas and develop projects regularly to expand and sustain the programme.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
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Manage all Emergency Operations, CCCM, DRR and CCA programme offices, staff,
projects, funds, reporting and activities in Mozambique.
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Coordinate with Country Offices (COs) within the CCCM/ DRM Regional Programme
and provide technical assistance and budgetary advice to Coordinators and their
Project Assistants, including travel to the COs to provide training and capacity
building support.
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Coordinate Shelter and/or CCCM clusters if/when requested by the Humanitarian
Country Team (HCT) and keep regular contact with HQ-level CCCM and Shelter
Cluster counterparts.
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Support COs in conducting regional training activities with member state
counterparts and IOM staff in CCCM and DRM. Support COs in developing
innovative DRM and CCCM programmes/ projects. Manage all aspects of project
implementation within the Emergency/DRR programme in Mozambique, from project
development and project document submission, to PRISM budgetary and financial
controls, and to reporting and donor relations.
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Manage procurement and monitoring processes for the emergency and nonemergency operations/ programme including tenders, contractors and project
partnerships. Ensure that procurement of emergency relief items follow international
standards or standards jointly agreed at country level.
6.
Hire and develop national and international staff in accordance with IOM rules and
regulations once staffing plans and terms of references have been approved by the
COM; ensure a local roster of staff is readily available for rapid deployment in an
emergency; select and hire consultants for technical work with specific outputs and
product deliverables.
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Undertake duty travel relating to project/programme management, liaison with
counterparts, problem solving and staff capacity building, and new
project/programme development, as required.
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Develop and maintain strong and regular liaison with the project/programme partners
such as governmental authorities, diplomatic missions and any other concerned
agencies and working groups, with the aim of coordinating and promoting new
activities and facilitating the implementation of on-going activities and fund raising for
new projects/programmes.
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Monitor, assess and evaluate project/programme activities, on a regular manner and
plan new features that add value to the project's overall goals and the programme’s
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long-term sustainability.
10.
Co-convene the UN Economic Development Results Group (E-DRG) Outcome 3 in
collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Develop
joint proposals for UN funding and partnerships with the UN partners within the
Outcome 3 working group.
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Regularly increase IOM visibility through radio, web and media, including interviews
with national and local media.
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Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Competencies
Behavioural
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Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
Displays mastery of subject matter;
Contributes to a collegial team environment;
Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation and
promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal
gender participation;
Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
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Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader
community to advance country office or regional objectives.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
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Master’s degree in Political/ Social Sciences, Humanities, International Relations,
Disaster Risk Management, Environmental Sciences, 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.
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Experience
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Substantial experience in capacity building in CCCM and DRM in Southern Africa,
particularly for National Authorities, in English and Portuguese;
Experience in training curriculum development in CCCM and DRM, particularly for
National Authorities;
Experience with Shelter related topics and framework;
Sound knowledge and experience on the humanitarian coordination and
humanitarian reform process;
Knowledge and affinity with the primary disaster management and environmental
actors in Mozambique including the government, donor agencies, UN and the nongovernment organizations (NGOs)/civil society implementers;
Previous experience as trainer in CCCM or a related humanitarian field;
Previous experience in project management and programme development;
Sound knowledge in project development, management and implementation
essential;
Experience in implementing climate change adaptation and/or disaster risk reduction
projects in the African region a distinct advantage;
Experience in disaster and emergency operations an advantage;
Good computer skills and with experience in the field of web, radio, visual and/ or
community training.
Languages
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Fluency in English and Portuguese is required.
The Portuguese language is required due to the need to develop tools, trainings and
the entire government roll out strategy in Portuguese.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by December 22, 2014 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 filled
in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for
applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application
in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 15.12.2014 to 22.12.2014
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