VN 2018/145 (P) - Project Manager (IBM) (P3) - Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Position Title Project Manager (Immigration and Border Management (IBM)) Duty Station : Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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 : 20 June 2018

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 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, Bahamas, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic,

Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana,

Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands,

Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay,

Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and with the technical support from the Immigration and Border Management (IBM) Senior Regional Thematic Specialist in Dakar, Senegal and in close coordination with IBM Unit in IOM Niger, the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for the planning, implementation, oversight, coordination and the monitoring and evaluation of the Project. Extensive travel in the field and across the region for monitoring and evaluation will be required.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Manage the overall implementation of the Project in a timely manner, being responsible for the financial, administrative and technical oversight of the project, in line with IOM's policies and practices as well as donor requirements.

2. Supervise project team in implementing activities, including reporting, monitoring and evaluation.

3. Plan, coordinate and monitor the project in close coordination with the relevant colleagues in IOM offices in Niger and Mali, prepare and coordinate regular project reports in a timely manner in donor formats.

Page 1 / 34. Establish and maintain strong partnerships and liaison with Government entities and relevant stakeholders.

5. Ensure adequate information management on project related activities including project awareness raising and visibility; regular updates, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials, in coordination with the donor and IOM’s Public Information Department. 6. Support the mission in planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring other IBM portfolio activities. Contribute to fund raising initiatives.

7. Undertake duty travel, in line with prevailing security restrictions, relating to project assessments, liaison with counterparts, project management and implementation, and problem resolution as required.

8. Represent IOM in relevant conferences, workshops, steering committees, policy and technical working groups, as well as other forums to ensure proper coordination, presentation and promotion of IOM activities.

9. 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 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 migration issues, including operational and field experience, project development, and management and report writing;

• Strong background in border management;

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs;

• Knowledge and working experience in the Western and Central African (WCA) region a distinct advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English and French 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;

Page 2 / 3• 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 20 June 2018 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 07.06.2018 to 20.06.2018

Requisition: VN 2018/145 (P) - Project Manager (IBM) (P3) - Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (55518410) Released

Posting: Posting NC55518424 (55518424) Released

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