Project Officer (Community Stabilization)

Position Title: Project Officer (Community Stabilization)

Duty Station: Arlit, Niger

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P1

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 16 February 2021

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 work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Community Stabilization Coordinator and the CS Project Manager (PM) in Niamey, the direct supervision of the Community Stabilization (CS) Project Officer in Agadez and the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub-Office in Agadez, the successful candidate will assist in supporting the implementation of specific stabilization activities in the mission.

Community stabilization programs seek to assist governments, states and communities experiencing significant socio-economic and political changes during or after a crisis. In this regard, IOM Niger’s Community Stabilization unit aims to reduce factors causing forced and irregular migration, address the needs of marginalized groups and host populations, and respond to the impact that flows of migrants and displaced persons can have on the host populations.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Under close supervision, provide inputs to support the planning of CS activities in the Commune of Arlit.
2. Closely work with supporting units in the Arlit Sub office, including Finance, Logistics and Procurement, to assist in supporting the smooth implementation of project activities.
3. Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies to monitor and map the development and implementation of project activities, and share technical information with project partners and implementing entities.
4. In close coordination with the CS Project Officer, assist in liaising with stakeholders that work on CS programmes in the Arlit municipality as required.
5. Maintain accurate and up to date records of project documentation and reporting files, including relevant infrastructure works; utilizing IOM data collection systems, record and update project supporting documents in the database.
6. Undertake duty travel as required to monitor implementation and share technical information with project staff and implementing partners.
7. Consider the integration of cross-cutting issues such as youth, gender, children, and other vulnerable groups in the performance of work tasks.
8. Collect and compile progress reports and lessons learned from implemented activities, experiences from different Communes, and beneficiary feedback.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations or related field from an accredited academic institution; or

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

Experience

• Work experience in community engagement, local development, or capacity building related activities in fragile, conflict or post-conflict context and familiarity with stabilization, social cohesion, and peace building processes;

• Experience in project management or implementation, preferably in migration and/or other displacement context;

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions;

• Experience in project formulation, monitoring and reporting; GIS expertise is an asset.

• Familiarity with the Sahelian African region an asset;

• Experience with livelihood programmes, with a focus on youth.

Skills

• Very good analytical writing skills;

• Team management and empowerment;

• Community mobilization;

• Grant management;

• Capacity to deal with very fragmented social environment (tribes);

• Excellent communication skills.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

With possible field missions to other communes of Agadez region.

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 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• 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.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

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.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 16 February 2021 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 03.02.2021 to 16.02.2021

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: VN 2021 28 Project Officer (Community Stabilization) (P1) Arlit, Niger (56837550) Released

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