Sudan: Project Development Officer (Preparedness and Response)

Position Title : Project Development Officer (Preparedness and Response)

Duty Station : Khartoum, Sudan

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 13 May 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, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, 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 overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Head, Preparedness and Response Unit, in coordination with relevant project coordinators. The successful candidate will undertake activities and tasks in project development, report coordination, and support the Head of Unit in donor liaison as part of the Mission’s efforts to raise funds to continue and develop projects, and to ensure quality reporting on the current programme portfolio across the IOM Sudan Mission. This position will be required to work closely and collaborate with the Project Development Officer (Transition and Reintegration).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Project Development and Coordination of Donor Reporting:

1. Act as focal point within the Unit, in support to Head of Unit and to project coordinators, for the design and development of new programme and project concepts and proposals in line with overall government priorities, mission strategic response, and opportunities, and in line with the IOM Project Handbook.

2. Coordinate proposal development in close coordination with the Head of Unit, CoM, Programme Managers, relevant IOM missions, Regional Office (RO) Thematic Specialists, governmental authorities and international and regional institutions as well as partner organizations in the public or private sector.

3. Liaise with relevant IOM units at Headquarters (HQs) and RO to obtain all necessary internal approvals for submission of project documents as per IOM project development, review and endorsement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and IOM Project Handbook.

4. Work closely with the project coordinators and senior management team on the development and submission of proposals, reporting on current projects, broad strategic planning, and analysis of opportunities for IOM programming.

5. Liaising with the IOM Sudan Resources Management Officer (RMO) and Resources Management Unit (RMU) Financial Reporting Focal point, supervise and coordinate with project coordinators and with Regional Office RTS (RO Regional Technical Support) for the timely preparation, review and submission of interim and/or final narrative reports to donors. Ensure these are in line with specific donor requirements; that they clearly discuss results achieved and that submitted copies are shared with relevant units.

6. If requested by the Head of Unit, represent IOM in inter-agency coordination mechanisms (e.g. UN Work Plan, UN Development Assistance Framework, and Sudan Humanitarian Fund (SHF) funding rounds) and other sector or thematic working groups as needed.

Donor Liaison:

1. When requested by Head of Unit and Project Coordinators, attend UN, Donors meetings and provide reporting and inputs as required to increase understanding and knowledge of IOM’s programmes and capacities, and to spot opportunities for continued or expanded activities and funding.

2. Keep the Head of Unit and Project Coordinators up to date on partner and donor priorities, preferences and synergies on new calls for proposals and initiatives launched and/or promoted by the Donor community.

3. Assist the Head of Unit with the preparation of meetings and events, to include donor briefings, donor visits, regional conferences, etc. Preparation may include: assembling relevant documents, drafting concept papers, and coordinating briefing inputs or talking points. Prepare and coordinate all necessary follow-up internally and externally for relevant IOM Sudan and IOM HQs staff and Donors.

Public Information:

1. Provide, under supervision of Head of Unit, in close coordination with Programme Managers, Donor Relation Officer, Communication Officer and CoM, comprehensive inputs on behalf of IOM for different documents or materials requested by United Nations Country Team (UNCT)/ Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) or individual agencies, Government institutions, Donors, IOM relevant Units at HQs and RO and/or other partners.

2. Prepare and/or provide inputs for core IOM Sudan documents and reports, inputs to Regional reports, strategic papers, and other reports and materials on IOM programmes and events.

3. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies

or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

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

Experience

• Experience in project development of humanitarian programmes for migrants and capacity-building activities;

• Familiarity with IOM project cycle management and the IOM Project Development and

Implementation Handbook;

• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions;

• Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues in Afghanistan, the sub-region and related issues;

• Knowledge of the region is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

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 May 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 30.04.2018 to 13.05.2018

Requisition: VN2018/102(P)-ProjectDevelopmentOfficer(Preparedness&Response)(P2)-KhartoumSudan

(55460888) Released

Posting: Posting NC55460903 (55460903) Released