Morocco: Project Officer (Support)

Position Title : Project Officer (Support)

Duty Station : Rabat, Morocco

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 23 May 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, Czech Republic, 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:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Morocco and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer in Morocco and in coordination with IOM office in Berlin, the successful candidate will be in charge of the implementation and the follow up of the activities of the project “FORAS-enhancing reintegration opportunities”. S/he will work in close cooperation with IOM’s focal points in each of the five countries of origin involved in the project implementation (i.e. Cameroun, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Conakry, Mali and Senegal), providing relevant guidance as needed.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Participate in drafting and assessing project work plans in coordination with relevant partners and IOM counterparts.

2. Assist in the coordination and the development of needs assessments, studies and evaluations.

3. Ensure a strong coordination with IOM Morocco Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) programme with a focus on the pre-departure phase.

4. Explore the opportunities of establishing synergies with other ongoing initiatives.

5. Support the organization of capacity-building activities in Morocco, including organizing workshops as required.

6. Where needed and possible, support counterparts and partners in implementing project activities in a timely and consistent manner.

7. Ensure regular exchanges and liaison with partners and stakeholders.

8. Coordinate the management of the grants provided within the framework of the project.

9. Draft narrative reports and supervise the elaboration financial reports according to specifications, standards and timelines required by the donor.

10. Supervise and provide guidance to the project team (finance assistant, project assistant, 2 regional focal points and a communication assistant).

11. Participate in conferences, events and meetings.

12. Contribute to sound financial management and monitoring according to donor and IOM rules.

13. Assist in the liaison with IOM Office in Berlin for all matters related to donor’s requirements.

14. Collect information and data on the activities implemented and ensure regular monitoring and evaluation of the project.

15. Ensure the coordination with IOM focal points in countries of origin.

16. Supervise the production of outreach and information materials for beneficiaries and stakeholders in line with the project communication plan and follow up that the materials produced will be tailored to the specific context of the different countries of origin involved.

17. Facilitate the project’s visibility in line with the communication plan and the donor’s visibility requirements.

18. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in the field of migration issues including operational and field experience, IOM/UN

project development, and management;

• Demonstrated expertise in the thematic area relevant to project development; Knowledge or experience of regional issues and/or EU reporting mechanisms an advantage;

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs);

• Experience in socio-professional orientation of migrants and vulnerable population;

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.

Languages

Fluency in English and French is required. Working knowledge of Arabic 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 23 May 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 10.05.2018 to 23.05.2018

Requisition: VN 2018/115 (P) - Project Officer (Support) (P2) - Rabat, Morocco (55473872) Released

Posting: Posting NC55473885 (55473885) Released