IOM is looking for Field Coordinator (Programme Operations) – Tillaberi, Niger
Position Title : Field Coordinator (Programme Operations)
Duty Station : Tillaberi, Niger
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade UG
Type of Appointment : Special short-term ungraded, 6 months with possibility of
extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 17 September 2018
Context:
Under the overall guidance of the Programme Manager/Chief of Party in Niger, and under the
direct supervision of the Deputy Programme Manager/ Deputy Chief of Party for the Niger
Community Cohesion Initiative (NCCI), the successful candidate will manage and be
accountable for all the field operations of the NCCI Programme. S/he will oversee the field team
in their area of responsibility.
The NCCI programme is funded by the USAID/Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI). Through
NCCI, IOM seeks to improve community stabilization in order to foster an enabling environment
for sustainable peace and traditional development programmes. To achieve these objectives,
NCCI designs and implements small-grant activities through a process-oriented, community
driven approach and emphasize project processes.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Manage, monitor and be accountable for the daily operations and staff in the field.
- anage the field team in developing targeted, high-impact activities which meet the
objectives of the programme. - Work with field teams to identify appropriate activity concepts, in line with program
objectives, for endorsement and onward submission to the Program Develo - Ensure weekly and monthly targets for ideas/Yellow Lights (YLs) and Green
Lights/commitments are met. - Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local grantees, local government
authorities, local contractors, international NGOs, donors, and other key stakeholders. - Ensure the successful, implementation of the programme’s community-based, small grant
initiatives at the field level in accordance with the overall objectives of the programme by directly
supervising programme implementation staff in the identification of local grantees and partners,
technical consultants, and other programme implementers. - Manage and coordinate with operations staff as appropriate for grant activity
implementation to ensure that procurement, finance, logistics, and programmatic aspects of
each activity are being implemented on-time and in accordance with the specifications of the
approved activity. - Coordinate closely with the logistics, financial and procurement teams in the application of
standard guidelines and procedures aimed at ensuring an appropriate, efficient and transparent
use of funds. - Manage and coordinate, as required, with the NCCI engineering team to ensure the
technical quality of proposed, ongoing and concluding grant activities. - Provide regular reporting to the Deputy Programme Manager/Deputy Chief of Party on
rant implementation and provide relevant inputs on project implementation to the Program
Development Unit. - Oversee the collection and submission of weekly bullet points on the local political and
security context to the Reporting Officer for inclusion in the bi-weekly report. - Coordinate the collection and submission of activity notes for weekly submission to program Officers (POs) for inclusion in the database.
- Coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and Assistants to develop, monitor, evaluate (M&E) and recommend performance measures for regional and individual activities, including contractors and grantees.
- Liaise with IOM’s Staff Security Unit (SSU) and the Mission Security Focal point as/when required, in close conjunction with the management of IOM Niger and in accordance with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) requirements.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- Master’s degree in International Relations, Management, Development Studies, Planning,
Business Administration 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
- Specific work experience with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programs an advantage, preferably with the Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI);
- Previous experience in community-based and/or small-grants programming desirable, particularly in the areas of infrastructure works, procurement and civil-society strengthening or
Monitoring and Evaluation;
- Experience in project implementation, support to grants fund management; administrative
and related fields; - Knowledge of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) protocols
and experience working in a challenging security environment; - Strong knowledge and cultural understanding of the region and conversant on regional
politics; - Excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to analyses complex problems
and identify and convey clear, rapid solutions; - Effective resource management skills;
- Experience in developing and maintaining budgetary disciplines across a wide range of
gran activities; - Familiarity with political analysis in complex crisis settings;
- Experience in graphic design, Excel Power Point or other software to generate
sophisticated reporting; - Strong general analytical skills;
- Significant reporting and database experience required, preferably with Microsoft Access.
Languages
Fluency in English and French is required.
Local languages of Niger 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 oflf 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:
Note
- Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. For this staff category,
candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible. - The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment or
visa requirements and security clearances. - No late applications will be accepted
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 17 September 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer here
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 04.09.2018 to 17.09.2018
