IOM seeks to recruit a project development and reporting officer (P2) SVN 2018/333 (P) – Cairo, Egypt
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
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 :
- Internal candidates ;
- Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries :
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Eswatini, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa.
Context :
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Head of the Coordination Unit, the successful candidate will assist in the coordination, implementation and development of IOM Egypt projects and assist in the development of strategies, methodologies, and contingency plans that respond to new and emerging operational challenges in support of the mission’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E), donor reporting, and fundraising actions.
Core Functions / Responsibilities :
- Provide and consolidate inputs in view of developing responses, recommendations and approaches towards programmatic responses, in line with the Mission’s strategy ;
- Assist in the development of strategies, methodologies, contingency plans that respond to new and emerging operational challenges for the country, through a consultative process with senior and programme staff ;
- Support the mission’s donor relations by contributing to project funding submissions/proposals and appeals ;
- Consolidate and analyze data on programme implementation and indicators in order to facilitate the preparation of interim and final donor reports as well as mission, regional and Headquarters periodic and activity-specific reports, as may be required in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements, in coordination with the relevant Project Managers, country offices, and relevant bodies (e.g. PIU, Regional Offices) In coordination with the Head of Unit ;
- Assist in coordinating, evaluating and improving the planning, programming, implementation and monitoring of the mission’s projects ;
- Assist in the overall integration and coordination of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) project frameworks and resources in coordination with the Project Manager ;
- Support the development of M&E data collection and quality assurance tools for PMs and implementing partners, including field visits ;
- Assist with M&E data collection, analysis and reporting, and providing M&E specific inputs in the development of new proposals for negotiations and donor funding ;
- Support and assist in liaising with relevant authorities, United Nations agencies, non-governmental organization and other stakeholders ;
- Research, draft and present any other documents necessary for project development, reporting and donor liaison purposes ;
- Keep accurate and pertinent records of all correspondence, project development and reporting files and administration information ;
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience :
Education :
- Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, Human Rights, International Relations, 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 the field of migration within a Government or UN agency, or a regional or international organization in the Middle East and/or North Africa is an advantage ;
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs ;
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation ;
- Experience in implementing projects ;
- Knowledge of IOM procedures for project development and endorsement, as well as implementation and reporting.
Languages :
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic, French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies :
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.
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 03 January 2019 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 21.12.2018 to 03.01.2019
Requisition: SVN 2018/333 (P) – Project Development and Reporting Officer (P2) – Cairo, Egypt
(55763684) Released
Posting: Posting NC55764188 (55764188) Released
