Ghana: Project Manager

Position Title : Project Manager

Duty Station : Accra, Ghana

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 : 22 June 2016

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and 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 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, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Suriname, El Salvador, Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Since 2012, IOM has been successfully implementing an assisted voluntary return and reintegration programme in West Africa, the Global Assistance to Irregular Migrants (GAIM)project, under which 618 Sri Lankan nationals, who were stranded in dire circumstances in various countries in the region, returned.

The key focus of the programmes next phase will be on migrant mapping, outreach and screening activities in West Africa as well humanitarian support and direct assistance for return and reintegration, to identified stranded migrants who were attempting to reach Canada.

Under the direct supervision of the IOM Ghana Chief of Mission and relevant units in Headquarters (HQs) and Regional Office Dakar, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the GAIM project.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Manage the overall implementation of the project Global Assistance to Irregular Migrants (GAIM) in a timely manner and be responsible for its financial, administrative, and technical oversight in line with IOM policies and practices as well as donor requirements.

2. Ensure effective implementation of the project by coordinating the work of IOM missions in

West Africa and Sri Lanka in the areas of humanitarian assistance, AVRR, and safe migration.

1. Supervise and coordinate the provision of screening, referrals, registration, emergency assistance, and return, arrival and reintegration assistance to the project beneficiaries through overseeing the AVRR activities implemented by relevant missions in West Africa and Sri Lanka.

2. Oversee research and assessments to identify current routes and hotspots of irregular migration to Canada. Lead the identification of new project activities in accordance with research and assessment results and in consultation with the donor.

3. Develop a strategy and tools to conduct a mapping of and outreach to migrants of concern to the project stranded in West Africa.

4. Supervise adjustments to community response mapping with a view to increase its capacity to receive and manage direct requests for AVRR assistance. Establish standard operating procedures for assistance and referrals.

5. Supervise project staff and consultants. Monitor project progress to document and evaluate results, increase effectiveness and recommend appropriate action.

6. Establish and maintain strong partnerships and liaison with government entities, embassies, UN agencies, refugee boards, and other stakeholders in project target countries.

7. Create informational materials and ensure communication and visibility for all GAIM

components.

1. Represent IOM at relevant seminars, meetings, and other events to promote GAIM activities and disseminate results.

2. Maintain an updated record of cases and files for the project and ensure data confidentiality. Coordinate knowledge management within the project for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation, team and organizational learning, reporting, and innovation.

3. Prepare donor and other reports and ensure proper information exchange on all operational aspects of the project between IOM, donors, and other stakeholders. Prepare and collate general and specific information on programme activities as requested by donors/external parties, IOM Missions, HQs and other internal counterparts; coordinate internal evaluation(s).

4. Support other IOM Ghana AVRR programmes and activities with a view to strengthen processes and impact. Provide input into the development of mission and specific policies and strategies.

5. Undertake site visits and duty travel as required.

6. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Masters degree in International Development, Political or Social Sciences, Law 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 in the field of migration, AVRR, border management and/or migrants' rights;

• Experience in liaising with government authorities, other national/international institutions;

• Operational and field experience in migration management in the West Africa region is of particular interest, including project development and advocacy; return and reintegration, and/or strong background in institutional and building;

• Understanding of the complex political environment of the West Africa region;

• Excellent knowledge of migration management principles, concepts and techniques.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French 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.

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 22 June 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 09.06.2016 to 22.06.2016

Requisition: VN 2016/96 (P) - Project Manager (P3) - Accra, Ghana (54791887) Released Posting: Posting NC54791888 (54791888) Released