Niger: Deputy Programme Manager/Deputy Chief of Party

Position Title : Deputy Programme Manager/Deputy Chief of Party

Duty Station : Niamey, Niger

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 : 24 April 2017

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 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, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Niger, and under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager/Chief of Party (PM/COP) for the Niger Community Cohesion Initiative (NCCI), the successful candidate will oversee programme implementation and provide support to operations for the successful implementation of the NCCI.

Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI). Through NCCI, IOM seeks to improve community stabilization in order to foster an enabling environment for sustainable peace and traditional development programmes. To achieve these objectives, NCCI designs and implements small-grant activities through a process-oriented, community driven approach and emphasize project processes.

The Deputy Programme Manager/Deputy Chief of Party (DPM/DCOP) is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT). The successful candidate will have oversight of the Field Coordination Unit, the Programme Development Unit and the Grants Unit. S/he will oversee and manage Unit teams based in Niamey, as well as Sub-Office heads in areas of operation. Successful performance will result in a well-managed grant portfolio which delivers flexible and quick responses that align with programme objectives and goals.

The DPM/DCOP will maintain and strengthen the necessary operational structures and inter-departmental processes in order to ensure transparent and accountable grant

development, implementation, operations and reporting. The successful candidate will also contribute to managing the refinement of the overall programme strategy (in line with the programme objectives already in place) and advice the PM/COP and USAID/OTI on the evolution of the local political, legal, and economic situation and on how to continuously adapt the NCCI to ensure that it remains relevant and effective. S/he will also supervise the Field Coordination Unit, to ensure the proper financial, procurement, and general operational protocols and reporting needs are being met by field offices, in accordance with IOM rules and regulations and donor expectations.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the Field Coordination Unit, Programme Development Unit and Grants Unit, and provide managerial support in other areas of the programme as needed.

2. Ensure the successful, implementation of the programme’s community-based, small grant initiatives at the field level in accordance with the overall objectives of the programme by directly supervising programme implementation staff in the identification of local grantees and partners, technical consultants, and other programme implementers.

3. Provide management oversight of Programme Development Unit (PDU) in support of the development of targeted, high-impact activities which meet programme objectives, engage the M&E Officer to incorporate trends, lessons learned, etc., into new programme approaches and activity development ensure the PDU meets weekly and monthly targets.

4. Train and coach staff to support a strong understanding of the programme strategy, and work with field teams in their effort to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local grantees, local government authorities, local contractors, international NGOs, donors, and other key stakeholders, in support of strong programming.

5. Manage FCU team members to ensure that procurement, finance, logistics, and programmatic aspects of each grant activity are being implemented on-time, in accordance with the specifications of the approved activity and in line with IOM and USAID rules and regulations.

6. Coordinate closely with the Logistics/Procurement and Finance Units to ensure application of standard guidelines and procedures aimed at ensuring an appropriate, efficient and transparent use of funds.

7. Provide regular reporting to the PM/COP on grant implementation and provide relevant inputs on project implementation to the Grants Unit.

8. Oversee the collection and submission of weekly bullets on the local political and security context to the Reporting Officer for inclusion in the bi-weekly report.

9. Coordinate the collection and submission of activity notes for weekly submission to the M&E Officer and OTI for inclusion in the database.

10. Liaise with IOM's Staff Security Unit (SSU) and the Mission Security Focal point as/when required, in close conjunction with the management of IOM Niger and in accordance with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) requirements.

11. Coordinate with the M&E Officer and Assistants to develop, monitor, evaluate (M&E) and recommend performance measures for regional and individual activities, including contractors and grantees.

12. Develop a deep understanding of all aspects of the Grant Activity Cycle, particularly grant preparation and submission of grant ideas. Oversee the Grants Unit to ensure the programme grant matrix and database are updated weekly. Propose recommendations to strengthen administrative structures and processes in order to ensure smooth activity implementation.

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Management, Development Studies, Planning, Business Administration 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

• Specific work experience with the United States Agency for International Development

(USAID) programs an advantage, preferably with the Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI);

• Previous experience in community-based and/or small-grants programming desirable, particularly in the areas of infrastructure works, procurement and civil-society strengthening or Monitoring and Evaluation;

• Experience in project implementation, support to grants fund management; administrative and related fields;

• Knowledge of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) protocols and experience working in a phase III (or above) security environment;

• Strong knowledge and cultural understanding of the region and conversant on regional politics;

• Excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to analyses complex problems and identify and convey clear, rapid solutions;

• Effective resource management skills;

• Experience in developing and maintaining budgetary disciplines across a wide range of gran activities;

• Familiarity with political analysis in complex crisis settings;

• Knowledge of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) protocols, Experience working with staff from diverse environments and backgrounds;

• Experience in graphic design, Excel Power Point or other software to generate sophisticated reporting;

• Strong general analytical skills;

• Significant reporting and database experience required, preferably with Microsoft Access.

Languages

Fluency in English and French is required.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

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 24 April 2017 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 11.04.2017 to 24.04.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/91 (P) - Deputy Programme Manager/Deputy Chief of Party(P3)-Niamey,Niger

(55034615) Released

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