Switzerland: Project Officer

Position Title : Project Officer

Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland

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 : 25 March 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, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

The Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants (AVM) Unit is the institutional focal point whose activities are directed towards preventing the abuse and exploitation of migrants, particularly at points of transit and destination where they are often most vulnerable, and protecting and empowering migrants who have been trafficked or who may have experienced abuse or exploitation.

Within the framework of the UK Department for International Development (DFID) funded “Safety, Support and Solutions in the Central Mediterranean Route” project, which will be implemented by IOM from 2018 to 2020, the AVM Unit will be responsible for developing guidelines and standards that contribute to the protection, identification, referral and direct support to migrants in vulnerable situations. Specifically, AVM will oversee the development, field testing, and rollout of a determinants of migrant vulnerability training toolkit based on the IOM Handbook on Protection and Assistance to Migrants in Vulnerable Situations.

Under the overall guidance of the Head, AVM and the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing all activities related to the development and implementation of the determinants of migrant vulnerability toolkit. S/he will serve as first point of contact and direct field testing in the countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, in close cooperation with the Regional Office (RO) and IOM Country Offices (COs).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Guide, direct and supervise the overall implementation of the activities related to the determinants of migrant vulnerability training toolkit under the DFID-funded project. Take action to expedite implementation through discussions and correspondence with relevant staff, authorities and partners, and participate in evaluations and reviews.

2. Appraise and develop a monitoring framework, ensure its integration and application, and regularly monitor and analyze progress, taking corrective action, making revisions and providing guidance as required.

3. Analyze and assess donor requirements, develop schedules, arrangements and methods, and ensure compliance in all matters, including procurement, implementation, and reporting.

4. Coordinate with IOM London and prepare implementation, progress, donor, and budgetary expenditure and results reports as inputs for the fulfillment of reporting and donor liaison efforts and requirements.

5. Design and develop determinants of migrant vulnerability training toolkit based on the IOM Handbook on Protection and Assistance to Migrants in Vulnerable Situations. Identify, recruit and supervise relevant expert-thematic consultants as needed.

6. Direct, provide guidance and coordinate field testing activities in three target countries. Provide financial, administrative and technical backstopping as required, and serve as first point of contact for issues, queries and other needs in the field.

7. Prepare, promote and present materials for briefings, summaries, press releases and other relevant information needs, as required.

8. Identify new opportunities, justify and describe project possibilities, and substantively contribute to the design and development of new projects related to the determinants of migrant vulnerability model.

9. Undertake duty travel as required.

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law, 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 migration management, specifically related to migrant assistance and/or counter-trafficking;

• Experience in drafting project proposals, reports, training materials, and/or public information materials;

• Experience in project design, management, implementation, administration of migration issues;

• Familiarity with IOM’s determinants of migrant vulnerability model;

• Familiarity with IOM guidelines and policies on migrant assistance;

• Experience in preparing narrative and financial project reports, statements and/or projections;

• Experience in carrying-out capacity-building sessions;

• Experience in monitoring, reporting, and/or evaluation.

Languages

Fluency in English and French is required. Working knowledge of Spanish is an advantage.

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 25 March 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 12.03.2018 to 25.03.2018

Requisition: VN 2018/61 (P) - Project Officer (P3) - Geneva, Switzerland (55402097) Released

Posting: Posting NC55402132 (55402132) Released