Panama: Programme Officer (Planning and Roving)

Position Title : Programme Officer (Planning and Roving)

Duty Station : Panama City, Panama

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 09 May 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; Somalia; Suriname; Sao Tome and Principe; Kingdom of Eswatini; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Holy See; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Vanuatu; Samoa

Context:

Under the overall Supervision of the Regional Director of South America, the Administrative Coordination of the Chief of Mission in IOM Panama and the direct supervision of the Technical Coordinator for IOM in the Joint Interagency Regional Coordination Platform in the Buenos Aires Regional Office, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting programme planning and implementation of the Refugee and Migrants Response Plan for Refugees and Migrants of Venezuela (RMRP), coordinating with UNHCR for the follow up and monitoring of the national and sub regional platform’s actions in the framework of the RMRP, and guiding IOM’s country offices in the implementation of the RMRP including coordination and support to national partners, taking into account context opportunities and gaps that may arise from data gathering and analysis.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support Programme planning within the context of the Regional Inter-Agency Coordination Platform to contribute to maximizing programmes’ efficiency and impact for the benefit of Venezuelan migrants and refugees.

2. Provide input and support to the implementation of the Refugee and Migrants Response Plan for Refugees and Migrants of Venezuela (RMRP), facilitate the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues including youth, gender, unaccompanied and separated migrant children, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) population, disability, protection, etc. within all aspects of programme planning and implementation.

3. In coordination with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCRs) focal point, contribute to the design or adjustment of the monitoring processes and tools to be used for the supervision of RMRP’s development.

4. Control the quality of the monitoring data provided by the national/sub regional platforms, giving continuous feedback to improve their timeliness, foresight and reliability.

5. Supervise, guide and train, as necessary, the programme support and planning teams in the field missions, and monitor adherence to key planning targets and deadlines.

6. Review the implementation and performance of programmes through appropriate physical monitoring to evaluate the projects by reviewing work plans, progress reports, budget, financial reports, etc.

7. Provide inputs and support effective and quality plans and planning processes with the Regional Office in the context of the RMRP.

8. Provide technical support to Programs, Departments and Areas to associate the needs of the community; identify and assist with the integration of program activities to improve the coherence and complementation of services, research means to maximize the impact of the program within the changing context of the region.

9. Monitor trends and developments in the utilization of services; provide recommendations for improvement; contribute to the needs analysis and priority processes, utilize data as appropriate from the Results Based Management (RBM) data warehouse system, lessons learned and other internal and third-party sources.

10. Check that quality and standards are in line with IOM instructions/guidelines, indicators and good practices, including activities in relation to Venezuelan response programme.

11. Draft segments of regular quarterly reports and comprehensive semi-annual result reviews on implementation of programme objectives.

12. Provide technical support for new joint planning processes and revisions of active response plans as necessary.

13. Undertake field visits as necessary.

14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Social/Political Science, Research, Project Management, International Relations, International Development 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

• Substantial experience in the design and implementation and development of projects with

large-scale donations, with experience in the field of research, monitoring and / or evaluation;

• Proven experience with strategic planning approaches, information / data analysis, budget control and report writing;

• Solid knowledge in program planning and implementation of objectives;

• Great ability to understand, develop and implement administrative and financial control procedures;

• Previous experience working on social projects, such as strengthening social inclusion and promoting the rights of migrants and refugees.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English and Spanish is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Portuguese and/or French is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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 09 May 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 26.04.2019 to 09.05.2019

Requisition: SVN2019/130(P)-ProgrammeOfficer(Planning&Roving)(P2)-PanamaCity,Panama

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