Fiji: Programme Officer

Position Title : Programme Officer

Duty Station : Suva, Fiji

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade UG

Type of Appointment : Special short-term ungraded, 3 months with possibility of

extension **

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 17 November 2016

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration

and 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.

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this

vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or

short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on

Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the

Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular,

fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an

ungraded position.***Context:***

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) at IOM Canberra,

Australia/Coordinator and Advisor for the Pacific, and in close coordination with the relevant

units in IOM Canberra and the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, Thailand, the

incumbent will be responsible for the management of the IOM’s office and its programme in Fiji,

focusing on project development initiatives, financial accountability, resource management, and

liaison with the Government of the Republic of Fiji, donor missions, regional Organizations, UN

and other international organizations and stakeholders in line with IOM regulations.***Core Functions / Responsibilities:***

1. Maintain effective communication and liaison with the Government of Fiji.

2. Analyse migration-related trends and issues, assess the potential for programme

development and participate in the identification and development of new project/programmes

activities and their implementation in close cooperation with the relevant authorities and

public/private entities in relation to both internal and international migration.

1. Report on developments in the field of migration and on government's migration policy and

legislative frameworks impacting on IOM's activities and prepare draft proposals in coordination

with IOM Canberra and other relevant missions.

1. In coordination with the Programme Development (PD) Unit in IOM Canberra, identify and

share information related to regional and bilateral programmatic and funding opportunities that

re in accordance with the IOM mandate and are relevant to IOM’s strategic objectives for

engagement in Fiji, including post-emergency activities.

1. Support the Coordinator and Advisor for the Pacific to enhance IOM’s work with the

Government of Fiji, and Regional Organizations based in Fiji, as a member of the network of

IOM missions in the Pacific so that IOM is operating in these countries with updated, accurate,

and relevant information.

1. Represent IOM as required, on behalf of the CoM in Canberra, in various fora and

inter-agency gatherings, including but not limited to the United Nations Country Team (UNCT),

Security Management Team (SMT), and relevant coordination/working groups in close

coordination with the supervisor.

1. Be responsible for the IOM Fiji contributions to sub-regional, regional and global

communications, planning and reporting activities.

1. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.***Required Qualifications and Experience:*

Education **

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law and/or 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 humanitarian programmes for migrants and capacity-building activities;

• Experience in working with UN, Humanitarian Country Teams, and funding mechanisms and

donors Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with

national and international institutions;

• Familiarity with financial and business administration; Experience as a Project Manager is an

advantage.

• Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues in the Pacific,

the sub-region and related issues;

• Knowledge of the region is an advantage.**Languages**

Fluency in English is required.***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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment

system, by 17 November 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.