Migration Health Programme Manager (UG) Maputo, Mozambique At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Migration Health Programme Manager

Duty Station: Maputo, Mozambique

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade UG

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 17 April 2024

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.

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:

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM), the direct supervision of the Head of the Migration Management Unit and, in coordination with relevant units at Headquarters (HQs) and Regional Thematic Specialists (RTSs) for Southern Africa, the Migration Health Programme Manager will be responsible and accountable for coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on projects in the area of migration health (MHD).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical and administrative leadership, and internal and external coordination, of all Migration Health project activities.
2. Provide timely reporting on activities in line with project documentation and donor requirements.
3. As a technical focal point, liaise with government, United Nations, civil society and other key partners to strengthen social protection mechanisms, inclusive of health, for vulnerable populations through technical assistance to the government of Mozambique for different types of migrants and by contributing to the formulation of advocacy and communication strategies.
4. As technical focal point, provide input to the Mission strategic documents contributing with Migration Health expertise.
5. Liaison with relevant country donors and write project concept notes and proposals, as well as other fundraising efforts to sustain the migration health program activities.
6. Monitor the provision of health service delivery and community engagement to migrants and migrant communities of origin in Mozambique and South Africa (mine workers, ex-mineworkers, dependents, widows, elders, children, etc.).
7. Act as the IOM focal point for the Delivering as One UN in Mozambique. Specifically, co-convene Outcome 7 of the Governance Development Results Group (GDRG): People in Mozambique participate in shaping and monitoring a transparent and equitable national development agenda. Participate in relevant coordination spaces including the Health Cluster of the Humanitarian Country Team and other relevant United Nations coordination groups.
8. Monitor national and regional trends, explore potential entry points for expanded collaboration, and in coordination with the relevant mission and regional units, participate in the development of project proposals relevant to the thematic area of responsibility.
9. Supervise migration health staff and consultants and design and run professional development training for staff and partner agencies when needed.
10. Prepare project documents and donor reports.
11. In coordination with relevant counterparts in the mission and region, monitor budget and expenditures, and ensure timely implementation and efficient spend out of project budgets.
12. Undertake duty travel, including liaison with counterparts in the Southern Africa region, as required.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Public Health 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

• Experience working in migration health including operational and field experience, project development, reporting and management;
• Experience working with governments, donor agencies, UN partners and other international organizations; and,
• Experience managing projects funded by a multi-lateral donors, and the US government an added advantage.

Skills

• In depth knowledge of Migration Health related trends and issues;
• Skills in donor engagement and representing a UN agency and promoting the interests of an organization; and,
• Thorough understanding of project management cycle including preparing and managing budgets.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of either Portuguese, Italian or Spanish 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

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 five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• 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 actions 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

• 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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

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.

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 background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

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