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Programme Coordinator

Entreprise: L’Organisation Internationale pour les Migrants (OIM)
Niveau d'etude: Non precise
Localité: Burkina Faso / Ouagadougou
Date limite: 2019-12-22

Position Title : Programme Coordinator (Peacebuilding Fund)
Duty Station : Antananarivo, Madagascar
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Nine months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 23 December 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 work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; El Salvador; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:
Madagascar became a member of IOM in 2001, and IOM has a presence in Madagascar since 2014. Main activities in country to date have evolved and related to the preparation of National Migration Profile, direct assistance to vulnerable migrants, as well as provision of technical support and advisory to the Government of Madagascar (GoM) in the fields of Counter-Trafficking; Labour Migration governance; Migration, Environment and Climate Change; Diaspora engagement; Immigration and Border Management; Community Stabilization/DTM; and Migration and Health.
For the implementation of its Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) programme, which includes the « Répondre aux menaces à la paix et a à la cohésion sociale liées aux migrations non maitrisées par l’appui à l’autonomisation et à la promotion des femmes à Madagascar (REAP project) » implemented by IOM (lead agency) and UNDP, and the « Renforcement des Mécanismes Institutionnels Inclusifs pour la Consolidation de la Paix dans le Sud (RMIICPS project) » implemented by UNDP, IOM, and UNFPA ; IOM is recruiting a Programme Coordinator (PBF).
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, the successful candidate will be tasked to coordinate and spearhead the daily implementation of all activities under the PBF programme led by IOM in Madagascar.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Provide overall direction, coordinate and oversee the implementation of IOM Madagascar PBF programme through effective and timely activities conceptualisation and design, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
2. Monitor the progresses against PBF programme objectives, projects deliverables, and projects benchmarks, and prepare narrative and financial reports in accordance with donor’s requirements, IOM regulations, and established procedures.
3. Play an oversight role in the monitoring of projects budgets, expenditures and project cycles as well as ensuring programmes are consistent with audit and donor requirements.
4. Strengthen coordination and collaboration with other participating United Nations (UN) agencies, stakeholders and beneficiaries including the government, UN agencies, NGOs and Civil Society Organizations (CSO)s, migrants and communities.
5. Undertake representation functions with external partners, including Government, UN, NGOs, CSOs, and other PBF programme implementation-related providers and partners as delegated by the Chief of Mission.
6. Ensure the timely recruitment of international/national contractors, consultants and/or experts required for the implementation of the projects, in accordance with IOM’s procedures and regulations.
7. Provide advisory support of the overall PBF programme orientation and strategy, drawing on the broad range of research available and context analysis embedded in the programme; identify constraints and obstacles to the implementation of projects assigned, propose solutions and/or consult the Chief of Mission in a timely manner.
8. Contribute to resource mobilization through the development of new projects, including supporting the drafting of proposals, liaising with donors and supporting the production of communication and visibility tools and materials.
9. Undertake duty travels within Madagascar and abroad related to projects activities as required.
10. Supervise and mentor staff assigned to the projects/programme.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations/Development, 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 developing and maintaining strong working relationships with governmental authorities, other national / international institutions and Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs);
• Experience in project coordination and management;
• Experience with peacebuilding and community stabilization work areas is a distinct advantage.

Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Spanish is an advantage.
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required 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.


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.


Posting period: to 23.12.2019

No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank