VN 2017/67 (P) - Programme Manager (Migration Health) (P3) - Maputo, Mozambique

Position Title Programme Manager (Migration Health)

Duty Station : Maputo, Mozambique

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 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 (CoM), in coordination with relevant units at Headquarters (HQs) and the Regional Office (RO), the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on projects in the area of migration health (MHD).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical and administrative backstopping, and internal and external coordination, of all Migration Health project activities. Provide timely reporting on activities in line with project documentation and donor requirements.

2. Liaise with government, United Nations, civil society and other key partners in order to strengthen social protection mechanisms, inclusive of health, for vulnerable populations through technical assistance to the government of Mozambique for different types of migrants and by contributing to the formulation of advocacy and communication strategies. 3. Monitor the provision of health service delivery and community engagement to migrants and migrant communities of origin in Mozambique and South Africa (mine workers, ex-mineworkers, Page 1 / 3dependents, widows, elders, children, etc.).

4. Act as the IOM focal point for the Delivering as One UN in Mozambique. Specifically,

co-convene Outcome 7 of the Governance Development Results Group (GDRG): People in Mozambique participate in shaping and monitoring a transparent and equitable national development agenda. Participate in relevant coordination spaces including the Health Cluster of the Humanitarian Country Team and other relevant United Nations coordination groups. 5. Monitor national and regional trends, explore potential entry points for expanded collaboration, and in coordination with the relevant mission and regional units, participate in the development of project proposals relevant to the thematic area of responsibility. 6. Prepare project documents and donor reports.

7. In coordination with relevant counterparts in the mission and region, monitor budget and expenditures, and ensure timely implementation and efficient spend out of project budgets. 8. Undertake duty travel, including liaison with counterparts in the Southern Africa region, as required.

9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Public Health (preferably focused on international health and development), Social Sciences (preferably from the Anthropologic or Sociologic fields), International Relations or other 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 the field of labour migration and migration health;

• Experience working with governments, donor agencies, UN partners and other international organizations;

• Experience managing projects funded by the European Union an added advantage. Languages

Fluency in English and working knowledge of Portuguese 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 Page 2 / 3self 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.

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 your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 09.03.2017 to 22.03.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/67 (P) - Programme Manager (Migration Health) (P3) - Maputo, Mozambique (55001476) Released

Posting: Posting NC55001511 (55001511) Released

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