Niger: Associate Programme Officer

Position Title : Associate Programme Officer

Duty Station : Niamey, Niger

Classification : Other, Grade UG

Type of Appointment : Special short-term ungraded, 6 months with possibility of

extension **

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 05 December 2016

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration

and 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:***

NCCI is a community-based, small grants initiative implemented in close coordination with the

donor, with communities in priority areas, and with all levels of Government. The overall

objective of NCCI is to improve stability through strengthened government-community relations

and economic uplift with an initial focus on the regions of Agadez and Diffa.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Niger, and the direct supervision of the

Programme Manager/Chief of Party of the Niger Community Cohesion Initiative (NCCI), the

Associate Programme Officer (APO) will provide technical programmatic support to the

grants-making process and reporting requirements within NCCI. The incumbent will be

expected to build professional skills and develop a functional knowledge of IOM processes,

procedures and guidelines.***Core Functions / Responsibilities:***

1. Support the development and drafting of small grant initiatives based on active dialogue with

colleagues in Grants Unit, the Field Coordination Unit, NCCI Field Teams, Regional Field

Officers, Logistics/Procurement, the Programme Manager/Chief of Party and the donor.

1. Support the development and drafting of programme methodologies, operational procedures,

programming standards and key operational documents.

1. Draft weekly reports and other documents to submit for review to the relevant units within

NCCI and finalize draft reports for submission to IOM and the donor.

1. Support the Programme Manager/Chief of Party in ensuring an integrated process of

administrative, procurement, logistical and financial support to the grants-making process.

1. Support the Programme Manager/Chief of Party in ensuring grants developed fall within

agreed-upon strategies for areas of intervention.

1. Assist in the capacity building of NCCI staff regarding programme development, reporting and

strategic communication.

1. Ensure that grant documents are finalized in the best form possible, in English, and that all

grant activities reflect the overall intention and objectives of the programme; share the grant

documents with the Grants Unit for filing.

1. Support field staff, including operational guidance to the field staff during grant

implementation.

1. Monitor the political and security developments throughout the country, with a particular

attention to areas of active and potential implementation of NCCI grants.

1. Provide recommendations to the Programme Manager/Chief of Party for the establishment

of, and improvements to, operational modalities aimed at achieving maximum programme

responsiveness and accountability to beneficiaries.

1. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.**Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education **

• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Law, International Relations, Governance, Political

Science, Development or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or

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

• Experience in Migration, Community Development, Communications, Reporting, Grant

Writing, Civil-society strengthening or Media.

• At least one year of international work and travel experience;

• Knowledge of USAID/OTI programming, specifically in small-grants, an advantage;

• Professional experience in the Sahel is an advantage;

• Demonstrated experience in drafting and editing in French and English;

• Experience analyzing complex problems and to prepare clear and concise reports;

• Computer literacy specifically in graphic design and Microsoft Office including PowerPoint;

• Experience generating complex charts and graphs 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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 05 December 2016 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.