Niger: Senior Programme Manager

Position Title : Senior Programme Manager

Duty Station : Niamey, Niger

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 13 August 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, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, 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, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

3. External female candidates.

Context:

Niger is an IOM Member State since 2004. IOM has established its mission in Niger in 2006 and is present across the country with nine offices located in Niamey (4), Agadez, Diffa (2), Zinder and Tahoua. In addition, six transit centres are operating in Dirkou (border with Libya), Arlit (border with Algeria), Agadez and Niamey (3).

IOM main activities include return and reintegration assistance of migrants in transit, humanitarian response in Diffa and Agadez regions, community cohesion activities in Agadez and Diffa regions, information and awareness campaigns to fight irregular migration, counter-trafficking and anti-smuggling activities, border management.

Niger represents the main gateway for migratory flows from West Africa to North Africa and then Europe. Over 100,000 migrants are estimated to cross Niger in 2018. Equally, an increasing number of stranded or returning migrants is directed or repatriated to the country of origin through Niger. In 2017, more than 9,000 migrants from Niger and West Africa have received return assistance via IOM Niger.

In response to these challenges, in 2015 IOM has introduced the Migration Resource and

Response Mechanism (MRRM) which aims at reinforcing migration management, both governance and direct interventions as alternative to massive migratory flows.

Main activities in Niger include community stabilization, border management, humanitarian response, job creation and refugees’ resettlement.

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director, the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Niamey, and in close coordination with the Regional Thematic Specialist based in Dakar, the successful candidate will serve as the Deputy Chief of Mission as well as the MRRM Programme Coordinator in Niger.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate all activities related to the Migration Resource and Response Mechanism (MRRM) in Niger.

2. Implement and monitor all operational, financial and administrative components/aspects of the MRRM-related project in close coordination with relevant units and missions. Service areas include Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR), Protection, Community Stabilization, Displacement Tracking Matrix, Labour Market, Research activities.

3. Support and strengthen the coordination of transit centres for migrants and Sub-Offices in all regions through field monitoring and assessment missions.

4. Monitor programmes and services while guiding and advising project managers in implementation.

5. Evaluate the overall direction and strategy of the programme for effectiveness on a regular basis, and build linkages with other IOM programmes in the Region and services in Headquarters (HQs).

6. Assist the Chief of Mission in the management of the Country Office’s budgetary, financial, and administrative functions, including supervising staff, conducting interviews, report to Headquarters, the Regional Office, and donors.

7. Liaise with and provide briefings to donors, diplomatic missions, international institutions, government counterparts, UN agencies and other stakeholders.

8. Contribute to the planning, development, and implementation of the Mission’s strategies, goals, and activities.

9. Under the direction of the Chief of Mission, identify, develop, manage, and implement projects/programmes in coordination with the Regional Office, HQs, relevant UN agencies, national authorities, and other stakeholders.

10. Undertake duty travels, in line with prevailing security restrictions, relating to project assessments, liaison with counterparts, and project implementation, as required.

11. Act as Officer in Charge in the absence of the Chief of Mission.

12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,

• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in similar positions of progressive responsibility;

• Experience in the area of migration management;

• Experience in coordinating complex programmes and engaging with multiple partners and stakeholders;

• Experience liaising with regional bodies, governmental authorities, diplomatic missions, and other international/national institutions;

• Experience in humanitarian programmes for migrants and capacity-building activities; and,

• Previous work experience in the West African Region is an 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;

• 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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 13 August 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 31.07.2018 to 13.08.2018

Requisition: VN 2018/164 (P) - Senior Programme Manager (P4) - Niamey, Niger (55556145) Released

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