Country: Yemen
Closing date: 18 Mar 2019
Position Title : Programme Manager (Migrant Assistance)
Duty Station : Sana'a, Yemen
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 18 March 2019
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, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Kingdom of Eswatini, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Working under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Senior Programmes Coordinator (Protection), the successful candidate will be responsible for the successful implementation and overall management of the portfolio of Migrant Assistance programmes and projects of IOM in Yemen.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Ensure the implementation of the IOM Migrant Assistance programme in the country, including the preparation and submission of project proposals and budgets and ensuring that budget, time and quality requirements and specification are met.
Contribute to resource mobilization efforts for the programme
Identify new project opportunities and describe and justify project possibilities consistent with approved programmes and ongoing activities.
Identify, train and supervise technically and administratively the whole of the Migrant Assistance team, in accordance with the Organization’s procedures and regulations. Ensure that adequate and relevant capacity building are provided to the members of the team.
Ensure that the Migrant Assistance projects are implemented utilizing a sound Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework for continuous improvement of systems and processes.
Actively liaise with the Refugees and Mixed Migration Sector, other agencies, government authorities / entities and any other relevant stakeholder to ensure that IOM Migrant Assistance activities are coordinated to avoid duplication, violation of national regulations or contravention of operational agreements set by the humanitarian community at the country level.
Oversee all procurement efforts for supplies and services in relation to the Migrant Assistance programme, ensuring the implementation of transparent processes in line with IOM and donor’s regulations. Assist with providing the necessary resources to effectively monitor all contractual agreements with service providers and / or implementing parties.
Ensure cross-cutting issues are integrated in the Migrant Assistance programming such as Gender-based Violence (GBV), Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and other protection related mainstreaming.
Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in International Law, Development Studies, Human Rights, Political Science, International Relations, Social Studies, Protection 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
• Demonstrated experience in managing Protection related programmes, at a managerial professional level in emergency and conflict environment;
• Protection technical and managerial experience to guide and lead the Protection project teams;
• Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring staff;
• Excellent Monitoring and Evaluation Skills; Managerial Skills; Organizational Skills; Accuracy; Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
• Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
• Works effectively with Donors, local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic, French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies:
Values
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2
• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 18 March 2019 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 11.03.2019 to 18.03.2019
Requisition: SVN 2019/65 (P) - Programme Manager (Migrant Assistance) (P3) - Sana’a, Yemen
(55843356) Released
Posting: Posting NC55843357 (55843357) Released