Myanmar: Project Manager (Community Stabilization)

Position Title : Project Manager (Community Stabilization)
Duty Station : Maungdaw, Myanmar
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Nine months with possibility of
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 21 March 2016

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, Cabo Verde, Czech
   Republic, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia,
   Guyana, Israel, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya,
   Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua
   New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland,
   Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela
   (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the
Programme Manager (Emergency, Preparedness and Post-Crisis), and in close coordination
with the Regional Emergency and Post-Crisis Specialist, the selected candidate will be
responsible for the programmatic, financial, administrative, and technical oversight of the
“Community Stabilization for Northern Rakhine State” Project, as well as the general oversight
and implementation of other IOM projects in Northern Rakhine State.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Undertake overall project management of the Community Stabilization for Northern Rakhine
   State Project, including liaison and coordination with various implementing partners, project
   stakeholders and communities; ensure timely reporting to donors and be responsible for the
   overall management of the IOM Sub-Office in Maungdaw.
2. Provide guidance and technical support to all personnel involved in the project, including
   Project Officers, consultants, and community outreach workers, to ensure that goals are
   achieved and services delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
3. Collaborate closely with the international humanitarian and development community, existing
   and potential donors, and local government counterparts; ensure that project activities are
   carried out in line with agreed work plans and programme strategies; Warrant strict
   implementation of "Do no Harm" principles and conflict sensitivity approaches throughout the
   project and initiate adjustments as required; ensure that a resilience perspective forms an
   integral part of overall programme approach and implementation.
4. Carry out field visits to project sites; meet beneficiaries and community stakeholders; obtain
   feedback on the effectiveness and impact of programme interventions at different stages of the
   project; adjust strategies and work plans in line with monitoring findings; take other corrective
   measures, as necessary; make arrangements for programme evaluation, if required.
5. Assist the respective Programme Managers in planning, developing and monitoring the
   effective implementation of IOM’s other operations (DRR, safe migration, emergency response,
   DTM, and CCCM) in Northern Rakhine State, and ensure that IOM's project implementation is in
   line with national policies and strategies.
6. Support IOM’s engagement on contingency planning, coordination with affected communities
   and local government, and if necessary, the operational side of resettlement activities, whilst
   supporting the coordinated approach to returns to places of origin for Internally Displaced
   Persons (IDPs).
7. In coordination with the Chief of Mission (COM) and the Programme Managers, develop and
   maintain regular and constructive liaison and communication with the State/Regional
   Government, Township and Village authorities; participate in meetings and related forums in
   Northern Rakhine State.
8. Report to and update the Programme Manager (Emergency, Preparedness and Post-Crisis
   Unit) and COM on progress of implementation; flag operational constraints and risks; propose
   risk mitigation strategies and take corrective actions; provide analysis and updates on the
   general humanitarian situation in Northern Rakhine State, when requested.
9. Plan and implement measures to ensure staff safety and security in line with relevant policies
   and guidance of IOM and UNDSS, working closely with Yangon office and Security Focal Point.
10. In coordination with the Resources Management Officer (RMO), plan and monitor budget
    utilization; ensure that expenditures and financial commitments stay within approved budget
    limits; propose corrective measures in financial management, when necessary.
11. Undertake duty travel as required.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education
• Master’s degree in Law, Political Science, Human Rights, 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 project management specifically in the humanitarian field relating to migration,
returnees, refugee, IDP issues, stabilization and recovery, showing increasing levels of
responsibility;
• Experience in field-work in a challenging or remote environment;
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to field locations and work in a diverse multi-cultural
environment;
• Experience in implementing projects in fragile and post-conflict political settings;
• Experience in implementation of "Do no Harm" based projects is a distinct advantage.

Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Myanmar language (Burmese) is an
advantage.

Notes

1. Appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

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.
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 21 March 2016 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 08.03.2016 to 21.03.2016
Requisition: SVN 2016/31 (P) Project Manager (Community Stabilization)(P3)-Maungdaw,Myanmar
(54757712) Released
Posting: Posting NC54757713 (54757713) Released
Posting Channel: Internal Candidates