Country: Niger
Closing date: 12 Nov 2017
Position Title : Head of Sub-Office
Duty Station : Agadez, Niger
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 : 12 November 2017
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, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, 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) in Niger, the successful candidate will provide technical recommendations for the successful and timely implementation of migration management, assisted voluntary return and data collection operations. S/he ensures the coordination of all offices in the Agadez region (Arlit, Dirkou and Agadez). S/he is also responsible for maintaining good relations with government authorities, community representatives and partners in Agadez.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Plan, develop and supervise the implementation of all activities pertaining to migration management in the area of responsibility and ensure compliance with relevant IOM and donor policies and procedures.
Develop the projects strategies and implementation modalities through close collaboration with the donors, the Government of Niger representatives at national and local levels, beneficiary communities, and other relevant humanitarian and development stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance and oversight of compliance to project partners, technical advisers, procurement unit, programme staff and implementing entities.
Liaise, promote and coordinate interagency collaboration and operational partnership in the sub-offices’ areas of work. Ensure appropriate coordination with all partners (including UN agencies, national and international NGOs, the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement and other international organizations), as well as with provincial authorities and local community groups and NGOs.
Contribute to the resource mobilization efforts, identifying potential new project opportunities and contributing to the preparation of project proposal
Advise on existing bottlenecks and identify corrective measures for the timely implementation of project components in the Sub Office.
Report and provide immediate advice to the programme managers in Niamey on urgent humanitarian assistance needs identified within communities in Diffa, particularly on forced displacement and immigration and border control.
Contribute to and oversee the implementation of outreach and information activities in the area of responsibility.
Ensure and oversee financial and administrative management of the sub-office in coordination with the relevant units in Niamey.
Utilize lessons learned from past activities, experiences from other Communes, and beneficiary feedback to revise strategies and action plans accordingly.
In coordination with the Human Resources department, oversee local recruitment and provide training to staff in accordance with area needs and programme requirements. Ensure that all staff are trained on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuses (PSEA).
Ensure that the sub-office follows established instructions and guidelines on project monitoring and implementation methodologies in areas inaccessible to IOM staff; suggest and develop further actions to enhance existing guidelines.
Attend security meetings and report significant security issues and incidents to the local security assistant, the programme managers and the Chief of Mission in Niamey.
Provide relevant timely input for weekly (when required), monthly, and quarterly reporting.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Logistics, Procurement 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 with project implementation, scheduling and deployment of resources;
• Field experience in a challenging environment, including experience providing direct assistance to or definitive hands-on experience with refugees, IDPs, asylum seekers, and other beneficiaries;
• Experience implementing projects in fragile and post-conflict political settings;
• Strong and detailed understanding of IOM/UN project implementation procedures;
• Familiarity with IOM/UN’s coordination mechanisms, contracts, and agreement endorsement procedures a distinct advantage;
• Strong management experience, especially in the field of humanitarian assistance.
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;
• 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 12 November 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 30.10.2017 to 12.11.2017
Requisition: VN 2017/234 (P) - Head of Sub-Office (P3) - Agadez, Niger (55222636) Released Posting: Posting NC55222643 (55222643) Released