Project Coordinator (COVID-19) At International Organization for Migration

Position Title : Project Coordinator (COVID-19)

Duty Station : San Jose, Costa Rica

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, nine months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 11 November 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; Aruba (Netherlands); Belize; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; 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:

In coordination and partnership with relevant actors at a global, regional, and national level, IOM contributes to the overall objective of the 2021 COVID-19 Global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SRRP), as well as other relevant strategic documents, to halt further transmission of COVID-19, and mitigate the impact of the outbreak.

The Migration Health Division (MHD) in the Americas provides technical guidance and support to IOM country offices and works closely with the health and migration authorities of the Members States in providing appropriate prevention and protection interventions for migrants and local communities. The evidence-based approach to outbreak control and disease prevention that MHD Americas promotes is aligned with the recommendations from the IOM Headquarters and other members of the international community to (a) continue with the

provision of essential services for, mitigate risks of and protect displaced persons, mobile populations and host communities, and to (b) scale-up essential public health measures and promote mobility-sensitive health systems.

In this line, MHD in the Americas will continue to employ means and resources to advance immunization levels amongst migrants and people on the move and more specifically will: implement activities to advocate for inclusion of the people of concern in national immunization campaigns; activities related to Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) to dispel vaccine hesitancy; activities to combat xenophobia, stigmatization and other behaviours that might discourage migrants and people on the move in accessing COVID-19 vaccinations. Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director for Central America, North America and the Caribbean and the direct supervision of Regional Migration Health Specialist for the Americas the incumbent will:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and monitor the budgetary aspects of activities related to advocacy, risk communication and community engagement (RCCE), as well as activities that ensure inclusion of migrants and people on the move in the national COVID-19 vaccination programs in the Americas.
2. Provide technical inputs and support to IOM country offices in the Americas to facilitate the development of national advocacy strategies targeting migrants and people on the move, and the contextualization of the risk communication efforts and community engagement in line with IOM’s and international public health recommendations against COVID-19 pandemic.
3. Compile, maintain and ensure access to information from IOM’s country offices in the region on the planned and conducted activities on COVID-19, to support informed decision-making processes for IOM’s response with a focus on advocacy efforts, RCCE and immunization campaigns, among others.
4. Keep up-to-date information on disease trends and developments related to COVID-19 in the Americas to facilitate the preparation of appropriate reports, briefing and background notes, and other documentation, as required.
5. Liaise closely with all the IOM regional thematic specialists in the Americas in order to collect, consolidate and analyze data on all IOM COVID-19 related activities in order to facilitate the preparation of periodic reports, i.e. Sitreps and other activity-specific reports.
6. In close collaboration with the IOM Knowledge Management Hubs in San Jose and Buenos Aires, assist in maintaining a repository of information, materials and documents from IOM and other relevant sources on COVID-19.
7. Facilitate the development and implementation of capacity-building sessions for IOM country offices as well as partners and stakeholders on advocacy, RCCE and inclusion of migrants and people on the move in the national vaccination campaigns, among other aspects of COVID-19 response.
8. Support COVID-19 resource mobilization activities aligned to the IOM Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan for the Americas on COVID-19 (SPRP), by researching and documenting potential donors and providing technical assistance to IOM’s country offices in the Americas for the preparation of concept notes and/or project proposals.
9. Participate in COVID-19 coordination meetings, engaging with different regional partners and stakeholders, as required.
10. Perform such other duties that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Political or Social Sciences, Public Policy, 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

• At least two years of combined national and international experience in project planning and implementation, including project preparation and monitoring of projects required;

• At least one year of experience in COVID-19 projects in the Americas required;

• Previous experience managing projects in U.N agencies is a distinctive advantage.

Skills

• Familiarity with concepts and developments related to public health and evidence-based public health practices is highly desirable;

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams with tight schedules;

• Excellent skills in assessment and analysis of data;

• Strong writing skills including the development of reports, concept notes and project proposals;

• Strong skills in project management and coordination with field offices;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and MS Office applications.

Languages

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

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English and Spanish is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese 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

1 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 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 and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff member in the Professional category 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.