VN 2017/55 (P) - Programme Manager (P4) - Dhaka, Bangladesh

Position Title Programme Manager

Duty Station : Dhaka, Bangladesh

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P4

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 14 March 2017

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.

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, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo

Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia,

Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya,

Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela

(Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

3. External female candidates.

Context:

A lack of job opportunities in the country, poor local awareness of safe migration, centralized migration processes, and high cost of migration are all contributing factors to high numbers of migrants choosing dangerous, irregular migration channels.

To ensure ‘Safe Migration’ and more durable reintegration experiences for Bangladeshi migrants returning from Europe and other destination countries, it is necessary to identify gaps in the state and private migration processes and strengthen the mechanisms to ensure that migrant workers receive efficient, reliable and accessible migration services. In addition, potential migrants and their communities need better awareness of the processes and strategies of safe migration. Particularly, understanding the risks of migrating through irregular channels, the benefits of using regular channels and the mechanisms is important to ensure positive and beneficial migration experiences.

In line with IOM Bangladesh’s ‘Safe Migration Framework’, IOM Bangladesh is undertaking series of interventions with the objective of improving access to safe migration opportunities for Bangladeshi men and women. This will be achieved primarily through institutional strengthening and policy support targeting the relevant ministries as well as private sector organisations. The Page 1 / 4project will also engage community structures including Civil Society organisations and relevant NGOs to strengthen community response mechanisms governing regular migration.

IOM also seeks to provide immediate needs assistance provided after arrival and durable reintegration support for up to 3000 returning migrants. This support will be provided in the returnees’ home district and based on a tailored reintegration of reintegration services including referral to economic reintegration services, psychosocial support and social reintegration activities.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager (Sr.PM) and overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and in close coordination with other Units. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the implementation of a multi-year EU funded project - “Improved Migration Governance in Bangladesh” to strengthen migration governance in Bangladesh and facilitate the durable reintegration of returnees from Europe. Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the overall implementation and monitoring of the programme activities under areas of responsibility; employ a results based management approach to manage the implementation of the Project in accordance with the EU approved Project Documentation.

2. Oversee management and supervision of the different functions within the programme management team and provide leadership, thematic supervision and technical guidance to a team of staff working across a complex migration governance and large scale reintegration initiatives.

3. Manage and guide project partner organisation in timely and efficiently achieving reintegration deliverables.

4. Establish a robust communication strategy to promote IOM’s objectives and strategy in the area of migration governance and reintegration.

5. Initiate and promote external relations and high-level liaison with the Ministry of Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment and the Bureau of Manpower Employment and Training, including relevant government bodies within the project’s framework and also establish strategic partnerships and formalize IOM’s relationships with the active bodies under the ministry. 6. Establish close collaboration and working arrangements with relevant stakeholders such as Government entities and private sector actors in the area of recruitment and labour migration, both in Bangladesh and Gulf Countries.

7. Oversee preparation of periodic reports for the donors on programme delivery, including interim and final reports to donors on budgetary expenditure and results in coordination with the Resources Management Officer, RO Bangkok and RO Brussels.

8. Guide the team on donor updates, donor reports, newsletters, etc. as needed. 9. Oversee all necessary tools required to track project progress and identify gaps including reports, mapping, spreadsheets, and others as required.

10. Monitor the budget and propose corrective measures in coordination with the Mission’s Resource Management Officer (RMO), Sr. PM, CoM and the ROAP.

11. Undertake duty travel, particularly internally and to Gulf Countries, to oversee the implementation of project deliverables.

12. Represent the organization and participate in meetings organized in the framework of the Page 2 / 4programme, or as part of an IOM representation at such meetings, including in donor briefings, visits to project sites and media presentations.

13. Identify and explore new programme/ project opportunities consistent with expressed needs of the Ministry of Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment, IOM’s mandate and strategy in Bangladesh by reflecting global and regional initiatives such as the Global Compact, Colombo Process and Abu Dhabi Dialogue; on this basis, support in the development of proposals in coordination with the supervisor and project development unit.

14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Economics, Business Studies, Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• Experience in the areas of migration management with exposure to labour migration projects; • Proven track record of donor liaison and resource mobilization;

• Demonstrated experience in development, implementation, analysis and evaluation of projects that requires close collaboration and coordination with the Government and private sector; • Demonstrated experience in programme management including budget planning and monitoring;

• Demonstrated supervisory experience in staff management;

• Prior experience in South Asia and/or Gulf countries desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

Note

This position will be based at the Ministry of Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment office.

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;

Page 3 / 4• 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.

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 14 March 2017 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 01.03.2017 to 14.03.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/55 (P) - Programme Manager (P4) - Dhaka, Bangladesh (54988728) Released Posting: Posting NC54988799 (54988799) Released

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