VN 2017/65 (P) - Project Manager (P2) - Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Position Title Project Manager

Duty Station :Dushanbe, Tajikistan Classification Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

Closing Date : 22 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

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission in Dushanbe, the successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and contributing to the management of IOM Tajikistan’s community stabilization activities in the Tajik-Afghan border areas. S/he will be responsible and accountable for the overall implementation of all community stabilization programming in target areas activities related to livelihoods; infrastructure rehabilitation; protection; emergency response management; and governmental liaison. This will also include monitoring the reporting, procurement, logistics, administration and finance aspects of programmes. In addition, S/he will also be responsible for providing inputs for the development of new community stabilization programmes in the country, and for liaising with relevant Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE) counterparts in the sub-region, region and Headquarters.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Exercise quality control over all procedures and documents within community stabilization and other emergency related programming in Tajikistan and ensure that project activities are in line with IOM and donor guidelines and requirements.

Page 1 / 42. Supervise and train staff within the Community Stabilization and Emergency Unit, and provide programme and administrative support to all areas of community stabilization project areas including: staffing issues, finance, procurement, and technical matters.

3. Monitor specific aspects of work of the community stabilization project and support staff and assist in identifying problems and providing solutions to ensure the timely delivery of outputs. 4. Ensure project budget control. Maintain necessary resources to match overall project implementation requirements. Monitor project expenditure trends and recommend adjustments to meet project requirements. Ensure visibility as per donor requirements.

5. Coordinate the selection, monitoring and compliance of implementing partners, including drafting ToRs, budgets, and supervision of delivery and reporting.

6. Draft project documents in line with project, IOM and donor requirements, including situation reports, quarterly reports, public information materials, presentations, and project proposals. 7. Contribute to the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems for all components of community stabilization programming, training staff where necessary. Regularly conduct field trips and present lessons learnt to IOM staff, implementing partners and other stakeholders.

8. Assist the CoM in donor liaison activities within all areas related to community stabilization, emergency response and cooperation with Afghanistan, whilst strengthening IOM’s relationships with relevant partners.

9. Participate in meetings related to emergency response and refugee preparedness in Tajikistan, including where necessary the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and other inter-agency mechanisms.

10. Assess, develop a plan for and support the CoM in overseeing all related programme activities on community stabilization programming in Tajikistan, particularly in the Tajik-Afghan border areas. Provide technical inputs to Chief of Mission in DOE related areas. 11. Act as Migration Crisis Operational Framework (MCOF) focal point, coordinating IOM’s response to emergencies where required, facilitating staff development on MCOF, and drafting inputs for planning and development of internal strategies for the Mission.

12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law, International Relations 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

• Demonstrated capacity in project management and budget tracking, including grant management and infrastructure rehabilitation;

• Proven track-record in successful project development;

• Experience in transition and recovery programming, as well as emergency preparedness and response;

• Experience in liaising with governmental and donor authorities as well as with national and international institutions;

Page 2 / 4• Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues in Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Tajik and Russian 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.

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 22 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 Page 3 / 4your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 09.03.2017 to 22.03.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/65 (P) - Project Manager (P2) - Dushanbe, Tajikistan (55001272) Released Posting: Posting NC55001297 (55001297) Released

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