Recrutement de 01 Project Manager

Position Title : Project Manager
Duty Station : N'Djamena, Chad
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 : 29 April 2020

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.
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; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; 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:
The wider Lake Chad region, consisting of the regions of Lac, Kanem and Barh el Gazal in Chad, are continuously exposed to a myriad of displacement factors, including violent clashes, military counter-action, as well as significant reduction of agricultural land due to climate change induced shrinking of the Lake Chad. In response to this situation, IOM Chad, with funding from Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), is implementing a community stabilization project addressing root causes of displacement, including provision of access to socio-economic infrastructure, ID cards, alphabetisation courses, livelihood opportunities and dialogue fora. In addition the project aims to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through a holistic psychosocial support approach. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and in close collaboration with other project teams operating in the wider Lake Chad region, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of the project.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Manage the KOICA project, including all of its sub-components, ensuring correct financial administration, timely and complete reporting and the continuous monitoring and evaluation of all project components.
2. Manage all staff associated with the project implementation, including the Head of Sub-Office in the lac region.
3. Establish and maintain good relationships with other heads of unit operating in the same area and seek to maximize impact by mutual reinforcement and inclusion.
4. Establish and maintain good relationships with authorities, partners and civil society in the area of project implementation, ensuring transparent and accountable project implementation and association of all partners in the process throughout the implementation period.
5. Closely monitor the security situation and liaise with the CoM and Security Officer on required adjustments to the programme in line with security developments.
6. Participate actively in coordination fora related to the project subject matter and represent IOM in such fora as delegated by the CoM.
7. Familiarize oneself with the traditional and customary ways of communication and information sharing and adapt the programme to incorporate such means into the project set up.
8. Ensure maintenance of highest quality of project implementation throughout the different components and pro-actively seek council of technical experts as required for the management of the different activities (i.e. ID card management, psychosocial support, alphabetization classes etc.).
9. Conduct frequent field verification missions.
10. Ensure adequate and regular visibility and communication of the project progress to donor, partners and social media in line with IOM’s communication guidelines.
11. Maintain frequent coordination with KOICA, and other internal and external actors as needed, to represent project accomplishments and draw lessons learned to apply into the project.
12. Report any sudden changes to the overall migration dynamics in the greater Lake Chad region, and flag potential impact to the CoM.
13. Prepare inputs for project development according to specific needs and situation analysis in accordance with IOM project development standards in close coordination with the CoM.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education
• Master’s degree in International Relations, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict Studies, Social Sciences, Agricultural Engineering 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
• Significant experience financial management of community stabilization projects;
• Significant experience in HR management and team management in high pressure environments required;
• Significant experience managing community stabilization projects required;
• Significant experience in community stabilization projects, including ID card provision, psychosocial assistance and participatory rural development projects
• Experience in challenging hardship posts;
• Experience in mentoring and staff development;
• Significant experience in application of IOM rules and procedures, especially concerning administration and procurement;
• Experience with project development and donor liaison;
• Prior experience managing KOICA projects a distinct advantage.

Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in French and English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Korean and/or Arabic is an advantage.

Notes
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Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database .

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.p df
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 29 April 2020 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.


Posting period: to 29.04.2020

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.

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