L’OIM cherche à recruter un responsable du développement des projets et des rapports – Bujumbura, Burundi

IOM :

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.

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Context :

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Project Development and Support Unit (PDSU) Coordinator, and in close coordination with the Regional Office (RO) and colleagues in programme units in Burundi, the incumbent will be primarily responsible for project development, designing and implementing the mission’s reporting, monitoring, evaluation and accountability activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities :

Project Development :

1. Assist and consolidate concepts and project proposals (in PRIMA) in line with IOM’s mandate the Mission’s strategy, operational priorities and needs in Burundi, with donors’ interests and requirements, for negotiations and submission to existing and new potential donors.
2. Support project development and donor reporting by providing technical support to project managers at proposal development stage, and the development and revision of results frameworks, log frames, and budgeting for M&E.
3. Provide support to enhance the Mission’s relations with donors in Bujumbura. Report and follow up on contacts and meetings with donors, collate and provide updates on Mission’s programs and activities, collect information about donors’ policies, approaches and funding opportunities, feedback to relevant colleagues and services and provide advice on the follow up as needed in view of new project opportunities.

4. Using project reports and evaluations, guide the process of identifying the key performance questions, indicators and parameters for monitoring of program performance and achievements, and for preparing evaluations; review and analyze monitoring reports and identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation and identify corrective measures where necessary.
5. Effectuate research on, and monitor changes in, international policy, internal and external institutional policy and provide in-depth review of national and international political and policy environment relevant to actions implemented by the mission, mission strategy and IOM strategy.

Reporting (& Monitoring and Evaluation) :

1. Coordination of project reports: consolidation and review interim and final financial and narrative reports for the mission and ensure timely submission.
2. Interact with the donor on a regular basis, to share monitoring reports, systems and findings, and discuss avenues for improvement if necessary.
3. Support the development of comprehensive and effective evaluation mechanisms for programmes in accordance with the M&E plan and proposal/project indicators.
4. Provide support to planning internal project evaluations in coordination with project managers, project teams and external consultants, and if needed accompany project teams, external partners such as donors on monitoring field missions to improve quality of overall project reporting in the mission.

5. Support the grant closing process including the review of the final report, verification of the data base information.
6. Prepare quarterly reporting on evaluation activities, for inclusion in Program Quarterly Report; ensure overall revision of reporting documents including but not limited to M&E activity plans and Final Evaluation Reports to ensure adherence to project objective, for submission to the donor.

Other duties:

1. Represent IOM Burundi at various stakeholder meetings, conferences, or workshops as needed.
2. Coordinate information management for the mission including Regional Office and HQ requests, and other general requests for information.
3. Represent IOM at UN interagency working groups related to reporting, monitoring, evaluation and accountability.
4. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience :

Education :

• Master’s degree  in  Political  or  Social  Science,  International  Relations,  International Development, Social Sciences, public health or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or
• University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience :

• Familiarity with a multitude of international development and humanitarian areas of intervention;
• Work experience in technical writing, editing, and reporting in English and French;
• Work experience in developing and implementing M&E activities;
• Advanced research, writing, outreach and communications skills;
• Experience in donor relations and report writing for relevant donors is an advantage;
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation concepts and methods;
• Demonstrable knowledge of Burundi political and humanitarian issues.

Languages :

• For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).
• Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies :

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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:

• 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
• 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators:

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and

communicates a clear strategic direction.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. here

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other :

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, accreditation, any residency 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 18 August 2019 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 05.08.2019 to 18.08.2019

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

Requisition: CFA 2019/46 – Project Development and Reporting Officer – Bujumbura, Burundi (56089891) Released

Posting: Posting NC56089892 (56089892) Released

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